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Vintage Raymond Weil Tango watches.

The Tango is the line most people meet Raymond Weil through, and the one we handle more of than any other. It was the house's accessible everyday collection: Swiss quartz, slim two-tone and gold-plated cases, and the restrained dial work the brand built its name on, at a fraction of what the Parsifal or Don Giovanni cost new. This collection gathers every Tango we have, across all its references.

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The references to know

The Tango runs across a handful of references that recur constantly, and knowing them makes the line far easier to navigate. The 5360 is the two-tone ladies' watch, frequently with a mother of pearl dial. The 5790 and 5970 are the slimmer gold-tone ladies' pieces. The 5971 is the rectangular one, which is the shape most people picture when they think of the Tango. The 5560 is the men's two-tone. Our stock has included all of these, usually several of each.

Prices sit between roughly £175 and £295 depending on reference, condition and whether the bracelet has held its plating. That makes the Tango one of the more accessible ways into a genuine Swiss watch with a real name on the dial.

What to check on a Tango

Almost every Tango is gold electroplated or two-tone rather than solid gold, so the honest thing to look at is the plating, particularly on the bracelet links and the case edges where wear concentrates. Brassing at the high points is common on a watch of this age and is not a fault, but it should be visible in the photographs rather than discovered on arrival, and we photograph it as it is.

The movements are Swiss quartz and are straightforward to service, so a Tango that is not running is usually a battery or a contact rather than anything expensive. Check the dial for the Raymond Weil signature and the Genève text, both of which are cleanly printed on originals.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Raymond Weil Tango a good watch?

Yes, on its own terms. It is a genuine Swiss quartz watch from an independent Geneva house, built to a standard well above fashion watches at the same price. It was designed as the accessible end of the range rather than a collector's piece, which is exactly why it is good value pre-owned: you get real Swiss watchmaking without paying for scarcity.

What is the difference between the Tango references?

They are mostly case shape and size rather than mechanism. The 5971 is rectangular, the 5360 is the two-tone ladies' watch often with a mother of pearl dial, the 5790 and 5970 are slimmer gold-tone ladies' pieces, and the 5560 is the men's two-tone. All are Swiss quartz, so the choice is about how it wears rather than what is inside.

Is a Raymond Weil Tango solid gold?

Almost never. The Tango is gold electroplated or two-tone steel and gold plate, which is why it sits where it does on price. Solid gold Raymond Weil pieces exist but are rare and sit in other lines. Every listing states the case material plainly.

How much is a used Raymond Weil Tango worth?

Typically £175 to £295 in the UK pre-owned market, depending on the reference, the condition of the plating and whether the bracelet is original. Rectangular 5971 examples and men's 5560s tend to sit at the upper end. Our own Tango stock is priced in that range and each piece is inspected before listing.

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