The New Raymond Weil Toccata Heritage Gets A Humorous Makeover
Raymond Weil expands its Toccata Heritage line with a new collaborative edition created together with contemporary designer seconde/seconde. Known for injecting modern visual humour into classic watchmaking, seconde/seconde adds an unexpected twist to this refined dress watch while preserving the slim, elegant proportions that define the Toccata Heritage collection.
A Slim Elliptical Case Designed for Formal Wear
The Toccata Heritage series is recognized for its elegant curved silhouette, and the new edition maintains these refined proportions. The case measures 33 millimetres in width and 38 millimetres in length, with a thickness of just 6.95 millimetres—dimensions that make it ideal for dress use. Crafted from polished stainless steel, the watch retains the clean and understated aesthetic associated with the line. Its compact size keeps the piece unisex and ensures it slips naturally under a shirt cuff.
A Dial Divided in Two, With a Visual Twist
The standout feature of this edition is its two-part dial, conceptualised by seconde/seconde. Instead of a uniform colour, the dial is split vertically into two contrasting grey finishes.
The left side features a matte grey surface that serves as the backdrop for a bright yellow printed guideline. This vertical line marks the conceptual split in the design and highlights the designer’s humorous approach to traditional dress-watch etiquette.
The right side uses a sunray-finished grey that reflects the light differently, adding visual depth. This half includes a sequence of inscriptions representing varying “cuff positions,” each suggesting a different level of dial exposure beneath a shirt sleeve. These playful references reinterpret a long-running theme among dress-watch enthusiasts while keeping the watch fully functional. The slim hands and applied indices maintain legibility, and the fading minute markers on the darker half reinforce the visual transition. A split “Swiss Made” inscription flanks the 3 o’clock marker, enhancing the symmetry of the overall design.
Hand-Wound Movement With Classic Architecture
Inside the case, the watch uses Raymond Weil’s hand-wound Calibre RW4100, based on the Sellita SW210-1. The movement is just 3.35 millimetres thick, contributing to the overall slim profile of the watch. It beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour and provides a power reserve of approximately 45 hours.
The solid steel caseback continues the narrative introduced on the dial with a sarcastic message written in seconde/seconde’s signature style. It humorously instructs wearers to “never wind your watch while wearing it,” encouraging them to remove it and wind it “in a dramatic fashion”—a playful jab at the exaggerated rituals sometimes associated with mechanical watch enthusiasts. This unexpected detail adds personality to a watch that otherwise stays true to classical design principles.
Strap and Wearing Comfort
The watch is fitted with a black calfskin leather strap featuring an embossed alligator-style pattern. Paired with a stainless-steel pin buckle, it complements the refined proportions of the case and reinforces the watch’s dress-oriented identity.
Price and Availability
The Raymond Weil Toccata Heritage x seconde/seconde is released as a limited edition, with the exact quantity yet to be communicated by the brand. It is priced at € 1,825.
This collaborative edition blends the refined geometry of the Toccata Heritage with seconde/seconde’s modern graphic humour, resulting in a dress watch that respects tradition while injecting a distinctive and unconventional twist.
Our Take
In our view, this new version carries forward the same elegance that has defined the Toccata Heritage collection since its introduction. The real innovation lies in the dual-tone grey dial and the playful messaging introduced by seconde/seconde, who once again adds a contemporary, humorous edge to a traditionally conservative segment. The sarcastic message on the caseback further amplifies this personality, injecting charm without overshadowing the watch’s heritage-driven aesthetics.
This is a piece for those who admire the classic, minimalist layout of the standard Toccata Heritage but wish for something with more character. The creative dial, combined with seconde/seconde/’s unmistakable humour, brings a livelier, more expressive dimension to the collection.
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General Specifications:
Brand: Raymon Weil
Model: Toccata Heritage x seconde/seconde
Reference: 2280-STC-SEC01
Dial: Two-tone grey
Lume: No
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Dimensions: 33 mm Diameter, 6.95 mm thickness, 38 mm lug-to-lug
Crystal: Sapphire
Case Back: Sapphire
Water Resistance: 30 Meters
Strap: Black calfskin leather strap in alligator-style pattern with a steel pin buckle
Caliber: RW4100 (based on Sellita SW210-1B)
Dimensions: 25.60 mm Diameter, 3.35 mm thickness
Functions: Hours, minutes
Winding: Hand-wound
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vph)
Power Reserve: 45 Hours
Price: € 1,825
Limited Edition: Yes
Availability: Now
