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Raymond Weil A.R.T. Date 38mm Mens Watch Blue
Ref. 1000-STP-50001
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Stepping up in Raymond Weil's range
The A.R.T. collection marks Raymond Weil's first use of a fully integrated bracelet — a design decision that changes the character of the watch entirely. The case, bracelet and links are conceived as a single object, the H-shaped links with their polished bevels flowing from a sculpted case architecture without interruption. At 38mm and just under 10mm thick, it sits flush against the wrist in a way that makes it equally convincing under a shirt cuff or against a bare wrist in summer. The sunray-brushed blue dial has a dual finish: the centre catches and shifts light as the wrist moves, while an azuré minute track runs at the perimeter. Faceted hands and applied indices carry Super-LumiNova, and the contrast between satin-brushed surfaces and polished bevels on the case gives the watch a precision that reads at close range. The RW4200 inside is built on Sellita SW200-1 architecture — a movement chosen for straightforward servicing over a long ownership, with a 41-hour reserve that covers a weekend off the wrist.
- Reference
- 1000-STP-50001
- Brand
- Raymond Weil
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case thickness
- 9.95mm
- Case material
- Two-tone
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- RW4200
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Two-tone
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 41 hours
Learn more about Raymond Weil
Raymond Weil founded his company in Geneva in 1976, which was close to the worst possible moment: Swiss mechanical watchmaking was being dismantled by quartz, and established houses were closing. Starting one from nothing took a particular kind of nerve.
The company survived and stayed independent, which is rarer than it sounds — most Swiss names of comparable size were absorbed into Swatch Group, Richemont or LVMH. Raymond Weil is still owned and run by the founding family, with his grandson Elie Bernheim as chief executive.
Music runs through the brand deliberately rather than decoratively. The collections are named for it — Maestro, Toccata, Tango, Freelancer — and the company has built long partnerships with orchestras, conservatoires and record labels.
The watches sit where Swiss watchmaking is still attainable: slim dress pieces, chronographs and skeletonised automatics, mostly on Sellita and ETA calibres, with the Millesime line taking a more vintage-minded direction in recent years.
- 1976
- Founded in Geneva at the height of the quartz crisis.
- 1983
- The Amadeus line begins the brand's association with music.
- 1996
- The Parsifal collection establishes its dress-watch identity.
- 2014
- Elie Bernheim, the founder's grandson, becomes CEO.
- 2022
- The Millesime line moves the range in a vintage direction.
Also in 3 collections
This watch appears in Automatic Watches (1,510), Blue Dial Watches (723) and Two-Tone Watches (395).
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What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 38mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Raymond Weil A.R.T. Date alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 1000-STP-50001 | R12162153 | 01 733 7771 3157-07 3 19 03BRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,995 | £1,900 | £2,100 |
| Case size | 38mm | 38mm | 38mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| Power reserve | 41 hours | 80 hours | 38 hours |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
How long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 41 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 38mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £1,995, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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