Paul Raynard Skin Diver

During the 1960s and 70s, a large number of watchmakers entered and exited the market. Some of these watchmakers were veritable manufactures, with the ability to make their own cases, movements, etc., while others were little more than a brand name. Paul Raynard was a different entity altogether, as it was the ‘house brand’ for American-based Duval Jewelers. As did Gubelin and Tiffany & Co., Duval ordered watches and watch parts made by top Swiss manufacturers of the era and rebranded them for sale in their brick-and-mortar locations. As a result, while the brand name may be unfamiliar to many, the quality of the timepiece is self-evident. Maker: Paul Raynard Maker Origins: Switzerland & USA Model/Type: Skin Diver Manual/Automatic: Manual Jewel: 17 jewels Crystal: Acrylic Era: 1960s Mm size: 36.5mm Lug: 18mm Metal: Stainless Steel Caliber #: A. Schild 1803 Service Date: Within past six months Things to know: Reference 10646 Complications: Date