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Introducing Raymond Weil Unveils the Toccata Heritage

A refined timepiece that pays tribute to the brand’s early oval-shaped watches

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31.10.2025

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As Raymond Weil approaches its 50th anniversary in 2026, the Geneva-based, family-owned brand revisits one of its most emblematic design languages. Since its founding, the Maison has earned a reputation for crafting elegant watches at accessible prices, with creations such as the Millésime Moon Phase, the Millésime Shellman Limited Edition, and many more. That philosophy continues with the new Toccata Heritage, a collection that pays tribute to the brand’s early oval-shaped watches through a refined, contemporary silhouette.

The Toccata line has long represented Raymond Weil’s connection to classical music, and this new interpretation captures a perfect harmony between tradition and modernity. The watch is housed in a stainless-steel oval case measuring 37.7 mm by 33 mm, with a slim 6.95 mm profile. Its polished surfaces and gentle curves evoke the elegance of mid-century Swiss watchmaking. A sapphire crystal caseback reveals the mechanical movement within, while the case offers a water resistance of 30 meters.

The dial features a sunray finish and is offered in three colorways, old silver, midnight blue, and sunray copper. Each version presents a minimalist, well-balanced layout with polished dauphine-style hands and applied indices, allowing the light and texture of the dial to take center stage. The Raymond Weil logo appears below 12 o’clock, while “Swiss Made” sits discreetly at 6.

Powering the watch is the Calibre RW4100, a manual-winding mechanical movement based on the Sellita SW210-1. It beats at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz) and delivers a 45-hour power reserve. A quartz version is also available.

Completing the design, the timepiece is paired with a genuine calf leather strap in gray or dark blue hues, secured by a stainless-steel pin buckle. A stainless-steel bracelet option is also available for the blue dial model.

The collection joins the brand’s permanent releases and each variant is priced at CHF 1,375, approximately AED 6,350.

For more information, visit Raymond Weil’s official website.

Technical Specifications: Raymond Weil Toccata Heritage

Case: Stainless steel, polished, sapphire crystal on both sides
Dimensions: 37.7 mm x 33 mm
Thickness: 6.95 mm
Water Resistance: 30 meters
Dial: silver, midnight blue, sunray copper, Sunray finish, polished dauphine-style hands, applied indices
Movement: Calibre RW4100, manual-winding, based on Sellita SW210-1
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power Reserve: 45 hours
Bracelet/Strap: Genuine calf leather strap in gray or dark blue, stainless-steel pin buckle; stainless-steel bracelet option for the blue dial model
Availability: Permanent line
Price: CHF 1,375 (approximately AED 6,350)