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Raymond Weil Toccata Ladies Rose Gold PVD 76 Diamonds Quartz Watch, 29mm
Ref. 5985-P5S-00859
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Stepping up in Raymond Weil's range
The Toccata collection draws its name from the improvisational solo form in classical music, and the connection runs deeper than branding — Raymond Weil has been family-owned since its founding, and the musical thread through its collections reflects a genuine design philosophy rather than a marketing angle. This watch sits within that tradition as a dress piece of considerable restraint. At 6mm thick, it is genuinely flat — the kind of flat that disappears under a cuff rather than catching on it, made possible by a Swiss quartz calibre running at just 2.5mm. The rose gold PVD finish is polished throughout, and the 76 diamonds set into the bezel read as a continuous band of light at that scale rather than individual stones. Roman numerals on a pink dial keep the reading clean. The five-link bracelet matches the case finish exactly and fastens with a push-button deployant, which at 29mm means the fit can be dialled in without tools and stays put through the day.
- Reference
- 5985-P5S-00859
- Brand
- Raymond Weil
- Collection
- Toccata
- Case size
- 29mm
- Case thickness
- 6mm
- Case material
- Rose gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Pink
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Rose gold
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- 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.
Manufacturer’s guarantee
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
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, so 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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