Raymond Weil A.R.T. Collection
To commemorate its 50th anniversary, Raymond Weil has introduced the A.R.T. Collection, an integrated-bracelet watch that draws inspiration from the bold, experimental designs of the 1970s. This collection aims to capture the essence of the luxury sports watch era, offering a solid and visually impactful timepiece at a more accessible price point compared to iconic models like the Patek Philippe Nautilus and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.
- Price: $1,995
- Case: Stainless steel
- Movement: Sellita SW200-1 (RW4200)
- Water Resistance: 100 meters
- Dimensions: 38mm x 42mm
- Thickness: 9.95mm
- Lug Width: 18mm
- Crystal: Sapphire
The A.R.T. Collection is positioned as Raymond Weil's first integrated-bracelet watch, designed to evoke the experimental spirit of the 1970s when luxury sports watches emerged.
Design cues include a beefy, round, brushed bezel with four cutouts reminiscent of the Vacheron Constantin Overseas, and a seamless curvature from the case into the bracelet.
Dial options include blue, black, light and dark gray, with some variants featuring a diamond-ringed bezel or mother-of-pearl dial.
A two-tone variant incorporates gold on the bezel and bracelet's center links, paired with black or blue dials.
The dial features a sunray-brushed center, a thin minutes track, and minimal text, with long, skinny baton markers and hands similar to styles found on the IWC Ingenieur and Patek Nautilus.
The date window at 3 o'clock has rounded edges that match the shape of the markers and hands.
Despite its 38mm case size, the watch wears larger and more assertively, with a comfortable 42mm lug-to-lug and a thickness under 10mm.
The integrated bracelet features H-shaped links and tapers to a butterfly-style deployant clasp, though micro-adjustment capability is noted as a potential improvement.