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Raymond Weil Noemia 24mm Ladies Watch
Ref. 5124-STS00985
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Stepping up in Raymond Weil's range
Named after the founder's granddaughter, the Noemia carries a personal investment that shapes the collection's character: jewellery sensibility held within a proper Swiss watch. At 24mm the case sits discreetly on the wrist, and at 7mm it lies flat beneath a cuff. The bracelet is worth noting — brushed centre links against polished outer links is a considered combination that reads as dressed without being flashy. On the dial, mother-of-pearl does what it always does in changing light, but the Roman numerals in applied steel give it enough structure to keep from feeling purely decorative. The 52 VVS-graded diamonds set into the bezel and lugs are what separate this reference from its plainer sibling, the 5124-ST-00985, which shares the same case and dial but leaves the bezel plain.
- Reference
- 5124-STS00985
- Brand
- Raymond Weil
- Collection
- Noemia
- Case size
- 24mm
- Case thickness
- 7mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Mother-of-pearl
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Movement
- Automatic
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Gem set
- Yes
Learn more about Raymond Weil
Raymond Weil founded his company in Geneva in 1976, which was close to the worst possible moment: Swiss mechanical watchmaking was being dismantled by quartz, and established houses were closing. Starting one from nothing took a particular kind of nerve.
The company survived and stayed independent, which is rarer than it sounds — most Swiss names of comparable size were absorbed into Swatch Group, Richemont or LVMH. Raymond Weil is still owned and run by the founding family, with his grandson Elie Bernheim as chief executive.
Music runs through the brand deliberately rather than decoratively. The collections are named for it — Maestro, Toccata, Tango, Freelancer — and the company has built long partnerships with orchestras, conservatoires and record labels.
The watches sit where Swiss watchmaking is still attainable: slim dress pieces, chronographs and skeletonised automatics, mostly on Sellita and ETA calibres, with the Millesime line taking a more vintage-minded direction in recent years.
- 1976
- Founded in Geneva at the height of the quartz crisis.
- 1983
- The Amadeus line begins the brand's association with music.
- 1996
- The Parsifal collection establishes its dress-watch identity.
- 2014
- Elie Bernheim, the founder's grandson, becomes CEO.
- 2022
- The Millesime line moves the range in a vintage direction.
Also in 5 collections
This watch appears in the Raymond Weil Noemia range (8), Stainless Steel Watches (2,531), Automatic Watches (1,573), Watches Under 37mm (1,342) and Women's Watches (1,233).
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 24mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Price history
This watch is currently at its highest recorded price. It was £1,140 on 13 August. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
Raymond Weil Noemia alternatives
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| Specification | 5124-STS00985 | L42744876 | YA168501 |
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| Price | £1,895 | £1,850 | £1,400 |
| Case size | 24mm | 26mm | 25mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 30m | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths at £1,516, against £1,895 at Mappin & Webb. Two UK retailers stock this reference.
Has the price changed recently?
It's currently at its highest recorded price. It's ranged between £1,140 and £1,895, today it's £1,895.
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