Swiss Diamond Frying Pans Nonstick with Lid, Features Nonstick Diamond Coated Aluminum Skillets and Oven Safe Frying Pans with Lids, Cover Included, 12.5 Inch

This is truly the best frying pan I’ve ever had. You only need a tiny drop of oil or even just a bit of water to cook, and nothing ever sticks. It heats evenly, is super easy to clean, and feels completely safe to use. The lid is a great bonus, and the fact that it’s oven-safe makes it even more versatile. Absolutely love it!

This was a gift for my son and daughter in-law. The purchase price and process were great. I have two of these frying pans. I have had them for over 5 years and they still are great non-stick surface that lasts and lasts. Impressive.

This is the single greatest pan I have ever owned. Pros: - Nonstick has been bulletproof, I thought the 'diamond coated' business was all marketing, but this pan does not stick to anything - Weight of the pan is properly offset by the handle - I put this in the dishwasher all the time, and I see no signs of wear - The lid fits perfectly - It's got a little dial on the lid to adjust how much steam you want to let out - It's oven safe - It cooks *SO EVENLY*. No other piece of cookware I've ever used has been so even. Cons: - It is expensive, and the price looks to have gone up since I first bought it. This pan is just about perfect for me. It is my daily driver and probably gets more use than all the other pots and pans in my kitchen combined. I have cookware from All-Clad, from Le Creuset, from Cuisinart -- and while they all make very good products, nothing among them touches this pan. I think because the name 'Swiss Diamond' is not really a brand you think of when you think of good cookware (I'll be honest: I thought it was the Swiss Army knife company, Victorinox), they were able to design a pan that met needs rather than desires. You buy Le Creuset because it's good cookware; and because it is striking to look at, it imparts a classical French cuisine ethos to your cooking; in this way it meets both a need (good cookware) and a desire (design and historicity of the brand). This Swiss Diamond pan feels designed purpose-first; the attention to how the pan weight is distributed when held by the handle, or to how the lid sits on the pan and how much wiggleroom is needed so that it sits neatly without rattling. I've been using this pan for the past 3 or 4 years and I'll likely be using it for the next 30 or 40.

Discovered Swiss Diamond through a consumers magazine where it was rated #1. We had tired of cheaper pans with uneven heating, warping bottoms and non-non-stick surfaces that wore out. This is the best pan I’ve ever used - everything it was billed as. Heavy, as it is12.5” across and a very thick bottom which gives it excellent heat distribution. We use it to prepare whole meals. Toasted sandwiches, pancakes, meats - all turn out picture-book perfect, evenly browned and perfect. I was a bit concerned about reviews saying the surface started sticking after a year or two. Only had ours 3 months and no problem. I suspect many do not read the instructions that come with it. It specifically says not to use more than a medium-high heat and preferably handwash. The surface contains actual diamond dust and the company didn’t just put that in for the heck of it. We follow those instructions carefully and the pan performs perfectly so far. Handle had the ability to withstand being put in the oven at 500 degrees; this has been a helpful feature in some dishes. The size of the pan took some getting used to but we also got the glass cover and it looks great when on the stove. Very pleased.

My husband is a professional chef and is always on the lookout for the best cooking tools. After a lot of research we decided to go with Swiss Diamond. We bought our first pan over two years ago and use it almost daily. We love it so much we bought one for the mother-in-law. You need to remember when buying this that is is meant to be used over medium heat or lower. The pan evenly distributes the heat and holds it so it will cook very well at medium. Also, it says safe to use with metal tools but in our opinion it is not worth it. This pan has a fantastic coating but it is still just a coating. Be good to your pan and buy stuff plastic or silicone tools. Your pan will last a long time if you treat it with respect.

The pan arrived in a factory box. I've been using this pan almost every day for various recipes (mainly eggs, sauces, meats) for the past couple of months. During that time frame I've only hand washed the pan after it has completely cooled down after every use using Dawn and a soft bristle brush. The mess washes out very easily and hasn't left stains or burn marks. The food doesn't stick and cooks fairly evenly. However, the pan has developed a couple of superficial surface scratches on it (I have only used plastic spatulas and no metal utensils whatsoever) but hasn't affected the non-stick capabilities of the pan. Overall, this is a well constructed non-stick pan that is easy to cook with and clean. I would recommend this pan. I will also update this review if the non-stick coating wears off and/or the pan develops any issues with functionality, durability or quality.

I purchased the 8" which is made in Switzerland. Is top quality and performance if you know how to use it. Never use it with high heat. Max low-medium heat and be patient to reach its temp. Once it reaches it holds a steady temp even after you turn the range off. The non-stick performs better than any Teflon cookware I ever had. I barely use any oil for eggs and they slide right out. Obviously don't use metal or wood utensils, only silicon spatula. I will be purchasing the larger size as well but first I have to make sure they are made in Switzerland just like the 8".

I have been looking for a good non-stick skillet. I've used non-stick skillets from All-Clad and Calphalon but they all had one problem: peeling of the non-stick layer. I saw an unused All-Clad skillet from their new line at Williams-Sonoma and it had scratches on the non-stick surface. I found what I was looking for! This fry pan is excellent! It is made in Switzerland. It is big. The outside diameter is 13" and the bottom is almost 9 3/4". It requires a large burner. I have a Miele electric cooktop which has a burner large enough for this skillet. I have tried it over a smaller burner and it worked as well. The food browned evenly over the surface of the skillet. The cleaning is easy. I only have a small issue with the lid. The lid assembly was easy. However, during washing water gets into the steam vent and then it comes out after the lid is dried. It takes few drying sweeps to avoid water streaks on the lid. Overall, I am very pleased with this skillet. I am looking forward to getting more skillets from Swiss Diamond. Update. May 2009. Zero stars. Like its predecessors from All-Clad and Calphalon, this skillet stopped being non-stick after about a year. It wasn't abused in any way: no metal utensils and no prolonged cooking of foods other than pancakes and fish. Yet, the center of the skillet began to darken first, than the rest of the skillet has darkened. I used baking soda (suggested by All-Clad website). It did remove some brown residue but the skillet is completely not non-stick, everything sticks to it even more. I am happy with a non-stick skillet from Circulon infinite line. I bought an 11" skillet at Macy's for $20 as a product promotion item. The best non-stick that I have is from LeCreuset. Unfortunately, the largest one LeCreuset made was 9" in diameter.