Marking its 50th anniversary, Raymond Weil introduces the A.R.T. collection, a new sport chic family that represents an important milestone for the Geneva-based independent watchmaker.
The collection is the brand’s first to feature an integrated bracelet, combining contemporary styling with the company’s long-standing commitment to offering accessible Swiss watchmaking.
The new collection is distinguished by a sculpted case with polished bevels, flowing curves and alternating brushed and polished finishes.
The integrated bracelet continues these lines seamlessly, featuring H-shaped links with polished bevels and chamfered intermediate side links, a first for the brand.
The fluted crown echoes the geometry of the bezel, while the overall construction has been designed to provide both visual balance and comfort on the wrist.
The launch is led by the 38 mm automatic version (Ref. 1000), which is available in five references.
Measuring 38 mm in diameter and only 9.95 mm thick, the stainless steel case is water resistant to 100 metres / 330 feet (10 ATM) and protected by a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.
Behind the solid caseback, which can be optionally engraved, beats the RW4200 automatic calibre (based on the Sellita SW200), offering a power reserve of approximately 41 hours and driving the hours, minutes, central seconds and the date display at 3 o’clock.
The dial features a sunray-brushed central section framed by an azuré minute track, separated by a recessed groove that adds depth while enhancing legibility.
Applied indexes and faceted hands are filled with green Super-LumiNova for improved visibility in low-light conditions, while a chamfered date window integrates neatly into the overall design. A small luminous dot on the minute track contributes to the balanced appearance of the dial.
Three dial colours are offered for the automatic model: sage grey, metallic blue and graphite.
The watches are paired either with a stainless steel integrated bracelet or a bi-colour bracelet, both fitted with a folding clasp that continues the integrated design of the case.
Alongside the automatic version, Raymond Weil also introduces a 30 mm quartz model (Ref. 1250), available in nine references.
With a case thickness of only 7.5 mm, it offers a more compact profile while retaining the same integrated bracelet architecture, sculpted case design and 100-metre water resistance.
The collection includes steel models with sage grey, charcoal blue or mother-of-pearl dials, several versions with bezels set with 48 laboratory-grown diamonds (0.40 ct), as well as bi-colour and yellow gold PVD executions.
Like the automatic model, the quartz versions display the hours, minutes, central seconds and date.
The 38 mm automatic A.R.T. models are priced from €1,995 (Refs. 1000-ST-20001, 1000-ST-50001 and 1000-ST-52001) to €2,095 (Refs. 1000-STP-20001 and 1000-STP-50001). The 30 mm quartz versions range from €1,525 to €2,975, depending on the configuration, materials and diamond setting. raymond-weil.com
