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Raymond Weil Tango 41mm Mens Watch White
Ref. 8160-ST-30041
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Stepping up in Raymond Weil's range
The Tango collection is Raymond Weil's attempt to channel the qualities of dance — precision, rhythm, controlled passion — into a wristwatch. The gents' line takes a deliberate step away from the ornamental flourishes of the ladies' models, landing on something cleaner and more pared back. At 41mm with a case thickness just over 10mm, this sits proportionately well on the wrist without the bulk that often accompanies a 300-metre depth rating — it will pass under a cuff without protest. The screwed-down crown, flanked by crown protectors, keeps that water resistance honest without being conspicuous, and the six framed screws around the bezel give the case a structural character that the white dial's clean baton indices and lume-enhanced markers quietly balance. The five-row bracelet and its double-push folding clasp are built to match the case rather than to contrast with it.
- Reference
- 8160-ST-30041
- Brand
- Raymond Weil
- Collection
- Tango
- Case size
- 41mm
- Case thickness
- 10.05mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 300m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
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 Tango range (9), Back in Stock (4,007), Stainless Steel Watches (2,833), Sports Watches (667) and Dive Watches (486).
What the specifications mean
A watch built to be worn hard and got wet.
Strengths
- 300m water resistance, rated for actual diving
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Raymond Weil's range as we list it
Raymond Weil Tango alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 8160-ST-30041 | L37694066 | R32280203 |
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| Price | £1,195 | £1,350 | £1,350 |
| Case size | 41mm | 42mm | 41.5mm |
| Water resistance | 300m | 300m | 150m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| 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?
Yes. At 300m it is rated for swimming, snorkelling and recreational diving.
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?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
20mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
Mappin & Webb is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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