Raymond Weil's A.R.T. collection is a bold move, bringing a sleek, integrated bracelet sport watch to the Swiss value brand's lineup. This move is a strategic one, as it rounds out their product collection in a style-forward manner, leaning into the sophisticated rather than the purely sporty. The A.R.T. collection's design is a step up for Raymond Weil, with polished bevels, an elegantly curved shape, and chamfered center links on the H-link integrated bracelet, a first for the brand. The case, dial, and bracelet are well-constructed and finished, but the lack of micro-adjust, a matching date window, and a choice of Sellita's capable but ubiquitous SW-200 movement is slightly disappointing at a price point of around $2,000. The A.R.T. collection's thin profile and fetching design make it eminently wearable, as long as you can dial in the fit by removing links. The competition is fierce, with brands like Tissot, Nivada Grenchen, Christopher Ward, and Frederique Constant offering similar watches at lower and higher price points. However, Raymond Weil's A.R.T. collection is a refined offering that's definitely worth checking out if you're in the market for this kind of timepiece.
