The heavy, high-karat Aurum electroplating warms instantly against the skin, while the multi-link “grains of rice” bracelet flows like liquid silk over the wrist. Looking down, the eye is immediately met by the pearlescent glow of the mother-of-pearl dial, framed by a deep, wine-toned enamel bezel that feels regal and deeply intimate. It is a piece that demands a slower pace of life, turning every movement of the hand into a small, shimmering performance of light and shadow.

Crafted in Geneva, this Raymond Weil reference 5853 represents the height of the brand’s boutique luxury era. The marquise-shaped case—a silhouette often reserved for the most feminine of high-jewelry pieces—is powered by a precision Swiss Quartz movement, ensuring that its internal mechanical rigor matches its external beauty. The 18k gold electroplating is applied with a thickness designed for longevity, a hallmark of Raymond Weil’s commitment to creating heritage pieces during the late 20th century. To find one with its original bracelet and patented case design intact is to possess a functional piece of Genevan artistry.

Technical Summary

Case width: 22 mm
Lug to lug: 38 mm
Lug/Bracelet width: 12 mm
Max wrist size: 17 cm
Case material: 18K Gold Electroplated 10M
Dial: Iridescent Mother of Pearl
Crystal: Mineral Glass
Movement: Swiss Quartz
Production era: Circa 1990s
Condition: Excellent with Original Bracelet