bespoke limited edition where Swiss watchmaking expertise playfully meets the irony of style. A playful nod to “Simon Says”, this time, it is Raymond who redefines the rules of elegance.

A month after launching the countdown to its 50th anniversary, Raymond Weil invites Romaric André, the designer behind the label seconde/seconde/, to reinterpret its latest creation: the Toccata Heritage dress watch. In the spirit of a refined game, a horological “Simon Says”, the French designer playfully bends the rules, subverting them with finesse and breathing contemporary life into a timeless staple of the masculine wardrobe.

Forty years ago, Mr. Raymond Weil introduced a case shape that was neither oval nor rectangular, a rare balance, instantly recognisable, and now distinctly vintage. Under the direction of Elie Bernheim, grandson of the founder and current CEO of the independent Geneva-based watchmaking brand, the Toccata line has been modernized while remaining true to its original craftsmanship and spirit.

Born of music and refined by time, at Raymond Weil unveils a daring reinterpretation of the Toccata Heritage, its new dress watch, music is more than a source of inspiration, it is part of the brand’s very DNA. From The Beatles to Bob Marley, and AC/DC, the brand has always known how to blend rhythm with precision, melody with mechanics. Toccata, from the Italian toccare, “to touch”, embodies both technical virtuosity and emotional expression: a composition performed with the hand… and the heart.

“Sobriety and elegance are the hallmarks of a dress watch. Here, seconde/seconde/ shakes them up with wit and boldness, giving this classic a delightful, offbeat personality that both literally and figuratively captures the very essence of what a dress watch stands for. This small, yet daring step, truly resonates with us and brings an unmistakable smile.” - Elie Bernheim, CEO of Raymond Weil

The Toccata Heritage x seconde/seconde/ limited edition stands manifest to both elegance and humor. How should one adjust a shirt cuff to best reveal the watch beneath? Much like a game of “Simon Says”, where every move only matters if prompted by the magic words, “Raymond Says” here becomes an invitation — to follow, or to playfully defy, the rules of good taste.

With a witty nod, Raymond Weil delights in reinterpreting the gestures and codes that define how a dress watch is meant to be worn.

“Dress codes — the rules of elegance — are conventions worth knowing and respecting, but also ones we should never forget to play with. I therefore needed a distillation of this classic elegance, a pure ‘dress watch’ like the Toccata as my starting point. A sort of essential raw material for carrying out my project, which aims to gently tease the very idea of ‘proper etiquette’” - Romaric André, Founder and designer of seconde/seconde/

The limited-edition reference 2280 plays on a subtle duality; two faces of elegance and precision. Its stainless-steel case houses an anthracite-grey dial distinguished by two contrasting designs. On the left side, an ethereal, almost ghostly finish conceals certain details, echoing the concept itself: the dress shirt cuff should cover at least half of the watch. The matte anthracite opaline finish and glossy transparent transfers of its indexes nonetheless ensure perfect legibility. At 9 o’clock, a yellow inscription sets the tone, or rather, the rule: “Dress shirt cuff should cover at least half of the watch.” In other words: “Raymond Says” a dress watch should only be half revealed. The luminous, right-hand side reveals subtle, anthracite sunburst reflections and polished minute markers. A small typographic twist: the Swiss-made at 3 o’clock is oriented vertically, as is every visible inscription on the dial.

And to the rear of this creation? A lesson in etiquette. With a nearly-closed case back, the finishing touch by Romaric André is engraved, or, as ‘Raymond Says’: “Never wind your watch while wearing it. Take it off first, then wind it in a dramatic fashion (ideally in the middle of a conversation).” Behind the single visible wheel, the column-wheel, bathed in sunburst reflections and featuring a blued screw under its sapphire crystal, is a discreet homage to the artisanal gestures cherished by collectors, if not to the act of winding the watch itself.

Beneath this refined and spirited appearance, reference 2280 houses a manually-wound mechanical movement within a slim oval case measuring 37.7mm × 32.5 mm and depth of 6.95 mm; a configuration that evokes the golden age of Swiss watchmaking. The Dauphine hands, balanced with counterweights, reinforce the harmony between technical precision and aesthetic beauty. Short, polished lugs, a modernized crown, and calf leather strap complete the silhouette with a newfound fluidity — a coherent, subtle, and perfectly proportioned ensemble.

Toccata Heritage x seconde/seconde/ : Ref : 2280 -STC-SEC01 : CHF 1’695｜USD 2,075 ｜EUR 1’825｜GBP 1,575. -

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Toccata Heritage x seconde/seconde/ 2280 -STC-SEC01

• MOVEMENT Mechanical with manual winding – RW4100

• POWER-RESERVE 45 hours

• FUNCTIONS Hours and minutes

• CASE Oval Stainless steel Diameter: 33x38mm Thickness: 6.95mm

• CROWN Fluted with RW monogram

• CRYSTAL Sapphire Yellow text decal, Pantone 7402C

• CASE BACK Screwed, with sapphire crystal

• DIAL Two zones:
   From 6 to 12 o’clock: matte anthracite opaline
   From 12 to 6 o’clock: sunray-finished anthracite Yellow text, Pantone 7402C

• HANDS Dauphine, polished

• STRAP Black calfskin leather with alligator-style embossing

• WATER RESISTANCE 30 m, 98 ft, 3 atm