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Raymond Weil Toccata 29mm Ladies Watch
Ref. 5985-STP-97081
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The Toccata line draws its name from the keyboard form that opens with a flourish — and the collection carries that idea through in its design language, pairing a family-owned Swiss maker's musical identity with restrained dress-watch proportions. At 29mm the case sits close to the wrist without dominating it, and the two-tone construction — steel with yellow gold PVD on both case and bracelet — gives it a warmth that a plain steel version of the same reference does not have. The white mother-of-pearl dial catches light differently depending on angle, and the 11 diamonds set into it add punctuation without overwhelming the surface. The folding clasp uses a double push-security system, which keeps the bracelet secure without making removal laborious — a detail worth knowing on a piece worn daily.
- Reference
- 5985-STP-97081
- Brand
- Raymond Weil
- Collection
- Toccata
- Case size
- 29mm
- Case thickness
- 6mm
- Lug width
- 14mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Mother-of-pearl
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
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 the Raymond Weil Toccata range (28), Watches Under 37mm (1,509), Women's Watches (1,465), Automatic Watches (1,417) and Gold Watches (637).
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 29mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Raymond Weil's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Raymond Weil Toccata alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 5985-STP-97081 | FC-206MPWD1S3B | L43744186 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,250 | £1,195 | £1,400 |
| Case size | 29mm | 30mm | 30mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | — | — | 45 hours |
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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.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
14mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's.
Cheapest place to buy
Mappin & Webb is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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