Raymond Weil has been making watches since 1976. In all that time, they never made a single watch with an integrated bracelet. Not one. That changes now. Is it too late? I guess we will see. This is Raymond Weil A.R.T
For their 50th anniversary, the Geneva-based brand is launching the A.R.T. collection, which stands for Art, Refinement and Timekeeping. It’s their first integrated bracelet design, and honestly, it’s one of the more interesting things they’ve done in years. I got the chance to have a Raymond Weil watch, very cheap at that moment, but I passed and got the Longines Spirit Zulu.
Is it late to the party? Sure. But Raymond Weil has never been about chasing hype. They do accessible Swiss watchmaking, they keep prices sane, and they let the product do the talking. The A.R.T. collection follows that same logic. And my guess is that this watch could be a success, if they know how to promote it.
What Is the A.R.T. Collection?
The A.R.T. comes in two sizes: a 38mm automatic and a smaller 30mm quartz. Across both, there are 14 references total: stainless steel, two-tone yellow gold PVD, full yellow gold PVD, and rose gold PVD finishes. The lineup covers a lot of ground. Could be overwhelming honestly…Omega I’m looking at you as well!
The 38mm automatic is the main event, so that’s where we’ll spend most of our time.
The Design of Raymond Weil A.R.T
At 38mm wide and just under 10mm thick, this watch wears compact. That’s a good thing. The integrated bracelet category tends to skew big and beefy, so A.R.T.’s slim proportions set it apart from the start.
The case uses flowing curves rather than hard edges, with satin-brushed surfaces and polished bevels for contrast. The sculpted bezel has its own character, it’s not a copy of anything out there, even if the overall concept will feel familiar to anyone who’s looked at a Royal Oak or a Nautilus or at IWC Ingenieur . The lines flow naturally from case to bracelet, which is exactly what a proper integrated design should do.
The crown sits at 3 o’clock, signed with the Raymond Weil logo. The caseback is solid, no exhibition window here but that’s not a problem at all. Raymond Weil specifically highlights that there’s space for personal engraving on the back, which is a nice touch for a gift watch. I would never engrave a watch, at least not at this point in my life.
The Bracelet
The H-link bracelet is one of the strongest parts of the watch. Polished bevels, chamfered intermediate links, and a shape that tapers down to the folding clasp. It should sit comfortably on the wrist and avoids the flat, blocky look that ruins a lot of affordable integrated bracelets. Raymond Weil clearly spent real time on this, and it shows.
The Dial
Three dial options for the 38mm automatic: graphite, metallic blue, and sage grey. Each one has a sunray-brushed centre section and a finely textured azuré outer minute track, separated by a recessed groove that gives the dial some depth. It’s a clean, layered look.
Applied indices, faceted hands, Super-LumiNova, and a date window at 3 o’clock round things out. The seconds hand counterweight is shaped to mirror the hour indices, a small detail, but one that shows intent.
The 30mm quartz models go further, with mother-of-pearl dials, bi-colour finishes, and diamond-set bezels available for those who want something leaning more towards jewellery.
I must add that I prefer the dial from Tissot PRX line more than this one.
The Movement
Inside the 38mm sits a Sellita SW200-1, a movement that we all know , well-proven, and a direct alternative to the ETA 2824-2. It runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour and delivers 41 hours of power reserve which is very low in my opinion. Nothing flashy, but completely reliable. Hours, minutes, seconds, and date. That’s all you need on a watch like this.
The 30mm quartz models, as expected, run slimmer at just 7.5mm thick.
Specifications for Raymond Weil A.R.T
| Specification | A.R.T. Date 38mm (Automatic) | A.R.T. 30mm (Quartz) |
| Case Diameter | 38mm | 30mm |
| Case Thickness | 9.95mm | 7.5mm |
| Case Material | Stainless steel / PVD options | Stainless steel / PVD options |
| Crystal | Sapphire with AR coating | Sapphire |
| Water Resistance | 100m | 100m |
| Dial Options | Graphite, metallic blue, sage grey | Grey, charcoal, mother-of-pearl, bi-colour |
| Movement | Sellita SW200-1 (automatic) | Quartz |
| Frequency | 28,800 vph (4Hz) | — |
| Power Reserve | 41 hours | — |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date | Hours, minutes, seconds, date |
| Bracelet | Integrated H-link, folding clasp | Integrated H-link, folding clasp |
| Price (Steel) | CHF 1,795 / €1,995 / £1,895 / $1,995 | CHF 1,395 / €1,525 / £1,495 / $1,525 |
| Price (Bi-colour) | CHF 1,895 / €2,095 | — |
Price and Availability
The Raymond Weil A.R.T. is available now at Raymond Weil retailers worldwide. The 38mm automatic starts at CHF 1,795 / €1,995 / $1,995 in stainless steel, with bi-colour models starting at CHF 1,895. The 30mm quartz starts at CHF 1,395 / €1,525 / $1,525.
For a Swiss-made integrated bracelet watch with a solid movement and 100m water resistance, those prices make sense. The A.R.T. isn’t trying to be the Royal Oak. It’s trying to give you a well-built, everyday sports-chic watch without asking you to remortgage. That’s a fair deal.
My feeling is that this could be a real competitor for Tissot PRX, especially for the most expensive variants like Damascus Steel or Titanium. Would I buy this watch? Not at retail price. My guess is that this will sell at a very good price on secondary market.
But cool watch overall and I think it would look nice in my collection. Good Job Raymond Weil.
More info on their official website.
