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Raymond Weil A.R.T. Date 30mm Ladies Watch Mother Of Pearl
Ref. 1250-ST-97081
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Stepping up in Raymond Weil's range
The A.R.T. is Raymond Weil's first integrated-bracelet watch, and the design intention is legible in every detail: a sculpted case whose polished bevels flow without interruption into H-link bracelet, the chamfered intermediate links picking up the same geometry as the bezel. It reads as a single object rather than a case with a bracelet attached. At 7.5mm the profile sits closer to dress-watch territory than most 100m-rated pieces manage, which means it disappears beneath a cuff while still being genuinely water-capable. The mother-of-pearl dial shifts with the light as natural shell does, and eight lab-grown diamonds mark the hours alongside applied batons — a combination that keeps the dial from reading as either purely sporty or purely jewellery. The faceted hands carry Super-LumiNova, useful after dark even without luminous indices. The folding clasp uses a double-push release, which on a bracelet this integrated matters: it closes flush and holds without bulk.
- Reference
- 1250-ST-97081
- Brand
- Raymond Weil
- Case size
- 30mm
- Case thickness
- 7.5mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Tonneau
- Dial
- Mother-of-pearl
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Gem set
- Yes
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 5 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,484), Watches Under 37mm (1,300), Women's Watches (1,210), Tonneau & Cushion Watches (164) and Diamond Watches (98).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 30mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
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| Specification | 1250-ST-97081 | L33503127 | YA163502 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,595 | £1,500 | £1,590 |
| Case size | 30mm | 30mm | 30mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | 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?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference new, at £1,595. There is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are Goldsmiths?
Goldsmiths has been selling watches in Britain since 1778 and is part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. They are an authorised dealer, so a watch comes with the manufacturer’s own warranty.
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