RAYMOND WEIL unveils a brand-new collection: A.R.T.
RAYMOND WEIL introduces its first watch with an integrated bracelet, elevated with a striking architectural case design where polished bevels and carefully sculpted curves come together seamlessly, catching the light and revealing a subtle interplay of contrasting finishes.
Combining elegance, practicality and versatility, the sport-chic A.R.T. collection reflects a quiet luxury. In keeping with its founding principle, unchanged for fifty years, of “offering fine, accessible Swiss watchmaking”, RAYMOND WEIL continues to make luxury watchmaking more accessible with the A.R.T collection.
RAYMOND WEIL introduces A.R.T., a new collection representing a major milestone for the Geneva-based, independent family brand, now in its fiftieth year. Designed with contemporary lifestyles in mind, it presents a contemporary take on Swiss watchmaking, blending elegance, practicality and versatility. As the brand’s first integrated-bracelet design, it embodies a modern, refined and accessible vision of watchmaking, true to RAYMOND WEIL’s identity.
Key Highlights
• A.R.T. is a new strategic collection – a versatile, sport-chic watch whose name reflects the brand’s deep-rooted commitment to art and culture.
• A distinctive case design with contemporary lines, featuring polished bevels, refined curves, and sophisticated finishes.
• An original integrated design: a sculpted bezel and an integrated H-link bracelet with chamfered centre links - a first for the brand.
• A dual-finish dial with a sunray-brushed centre and an azuré minute track, creating a sense of depth while enhancing legibility and precision.
• Two Swiss Made sizes and movements, with a wide range of options (colours, materials, diamonds), designed for versatility.
A new collection designed to keep pace with modern life
Today, the boundaries between the different times of the day are fading. Work, leisure and social time are no longer clearly separated – instead, they flow seamlessly into one another, calling for items that can adapt to every moment.
“With A.R.T., we wanted to create a watch that reflects the way people live today. A watch that moves naturally from one moment of the day to the next, while preserving the elegance and watchmaking expertise that define RAYMOND WEIL.”
Elie Bernheim, CEO of RAYMOND WEIL.
This collection embraces a new reality, with a watch that adapts effortlessly to every moment. Refined and sport-chic, contemporary and timeless, it moves through daily life with ease - from office to travel, from city life to elegant nights out.
A new collection underpinned by contemporary design
The collection asserts a strong identity through a distinctive case architecture, enhanced by polished bevels and controlled curves that define its lines. It is a resolutely contemporary piece and stands out for its clean aesthetic, where every curve is precisely designed to refine the volumes with subtlety.
The watch is defined by a signature bezel with sculpted lines, continuing into a new integrated bracelet. Its H-shaped links, finished with polished bevels, are refined by subtly chamfered intermediate side links - a first for the brand. Conceived as a natural extension of the case, the ensemble forms a fluid, perfectly balanced silhouette, combining elegance with exceptional comfort on the wrist.
The finishing highlights the full precision of this construction. Satin-brushed surfaces interact with polished bevels, capturing the light to accentuate the contours and highlight every detail. This contrast of textures elevates the whole piece, from bezel to case and bracelet.
The fluted crown, whose geometry echoes that of the bezel, integrates seamlessly and enhances the watch’s contemporary character. Designed to follow the natural shape of the wrist, the integrated bracelet is central to the collection’s identity, underlining its sport-chic style and versatility.
A dial crafted with meticulous attention to detail
The dial showcases meticulous craftsmanship, where each detail plays a part in the watch’s aesthetic harmony. It features a sophisticated dual finish: a sunray-brushed centre that catches the light and creates depth, paired with a delicately azuré minute track that structures the time display. The recessed groove separating the two surfaces adds depth, finesse and a strong sense of precision.
Applied indexes and faceted hands, filled with Super-LumiNova®, guarantee excellent legibility in all light conditions. At three o’clock, a chamfered date window blends harmoniously into the dial. A luminescent dot on the minute track balances the composition whilst also improving readability.
The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective, anti-fingerprint coating, guaranteeing optimal clarity in everyday wear.
A technical approach designed to maximise versatility
The A.R.T. collection brings together elegance and robustness. The watch is water-resistant to 100 metres, while its solid case back offers an ideal canvas for personalised engraving. Available in two case sizes and two Swiss Made movements, it is designed to suit a variety of uses and styles.
The 38mm model (ref. 1000), powered by a mechanical automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, is available in five references. This timepiece is housed in a round case, which is only 9.95 mm thick. The dials are available in sage grey, metallic blue and graphite, paired with steel or bi-colour bracelets that extend the integrated architecture of the watch.
The 30mm models (ref. 1250) are available in nine references, exploring a variety of combinations of materials, finishes and colours. This reference is powered by a quartz movement, allowing for an ultra-slim 7.5 mm profile that exudes refined and understated elegance.
Three references, crafted entirely in steel, are offered with dials in sage grey, charcoal blue and mother-of-pearl.
Four further references are distinguished by a bezel set with 48 lab-grown diamonds (0.40 ct). Three come with a mother-of-pearl dial combining applied markers and square diamond-set chatons; one is paired with a bi-colour bracelet, another with a steel bracelet, and the third with a steel bracelet with a rose gold PVD coating. In a more sport-chic interpretation, a final reference features a charcoal blue dial on a steel bracelet.
The final two references introduce subtle variations in tone: one pairs a bi-colour bracelet with a bezel treated in yellow gold PVD, while the last, fully finished in yellow gold PVD, brings a warmer presence to the collection.