Raymond Weil’s A.R.T. Date 38mm Steps Into the Integrated-Bracelet Category

Raymond Weil has waited longer than many of its peers to enter the integrated-bracelet sports watch space, which makes the arrival of the A.R.T. collection notable.

The name stands for Art, Refinement and Timekeeping, and the collection introduces a new design language for the Geneva family-owned brand rather than extending an existing line.

Alongside smaller 30mm quartz references, the automatic A.R.T. Date 38mm is the clearest expression of the idea, pairing compact proportions with the kind of everyday usability that has long been central to Raymond Weil’s appeal.

At a glance

A softer integrated-bracelet shape

The A.R.T. Date 38mm is housed in a newly developed stainless steel case measuring 38mm across and 9.95mm thick.

That puts it in a useful middle ground, compact enough for a wide range of wrists and slim enough to sit comfortably under a cuff.

Rather than leaning into sharp, architectural aggression, Raymond Weil has given the case a more fluid profile with brushed surfaces, polished bevels and rounded transitions.

The bezel is the most distinctive part of the exterior, using recessed sections that visually carry the case lines into the bracelet.

It’s a smart move for this category, where the bracelet can’t feel like an afterthought.

The crown is fluted and signed with the Raymond Weil logo, while the solid caseback leaves room for personal engraving.

Water resistance is rated to 100 metres, giving the watch a practical specification for daily wear rather than treating the sporty styling as decoration.

The H-link bracelet carries the design

The integrated bracelet is central to the A.R.T. Date 38mm’s identity and represents a notable departure from Raymond Weil’s previous catalogue.

Its H-shaped links are finished with polished bevels and chamfered intermediate links, creating contrast without turning the watch into something overly dressy.

The bracelet tapers toward a folding clasp and is shaped to follow the curve of the wrist.

That attention to ergonomics matters here, because the success of an integrated-bracelet watch often depends less on a single dramatic detail and more on how the case and bracelet behave as one object.

Layered dials in graphite, blue and sage grey

The automatic A.R.T. Date 38mm launches with graphite, metallic blue and sage grey dials in full stainless steel versions.

Each dial uses a multi-level construction with a sunray-brushed central area and a lower outer minutes track finished with a fine azuré texture.

A recessed groove separates the two zones, giving the display more depth than a flat sports-watch dial.

Applied hour markers, including a double index at 12 o’clock, are paired with faceted hands and green-emitting Super-LumiNova.

The central seconds hand includes a counterweight shaped to echo the indices, a small detail that helps the watch feel more complete.

A framed date window sits at 3 o’clock and stays visually tidy within the overall layout.

Swiss automatic mechanics and launch pricing

Inside the A.R.T. Date 38mm is a Swiss automatic movement built on the Sellita SW200 platform.

It runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers roughly 41 hours of power reserve, with hours, minutes, central seconds and date indications.

The launch range includes three full stainless steel models and two bi-colour versions with rose-gold-coloured accents on the bezel, crown and intermediate bracelet links.

The steel models are priced at CHF 1,795 / EUR 1,995, while the bi-colour references are CHF 1,895 / EUR 2,095.

Raymond Weil is placing the A.R.T. Date 38mm in its permanent collection, which suggests this is more than a seasonal experiment.

Details & Specifications

The A.R.T. Date 38mm doesn’t try to outshout the established names in the integrated-bracelet field.

Its strength is more measured, offering Raymond Weil’s familiar value proposition in a contemporary format with enough design work to feel like a genuine new chapter for the brand.