In this grand complication by Hermès, the master watchmakers skilfully blend the brand's equestrian history with its visionary watchmaking abilities. Essentially, a large aperture in the shape of a horse head occupies most of the space on the lacquered dial, hugging the case curves and allowing for a magnificent view of the complicated minute-repeater movement. A circular aperture at 6 o'clock reveals the tourbillon escapement. The stirrup-shaped lug at the top of the Arceau case (originally designed in 1978 by Henri d'Origny) lends the perfect equestrian finish to the look. The mechanical hand-wound movement, H1924, was developed by the brand and features a two-gong minute repeater that chimes the time on demand using multiple notes to clearly ring the hours, the quarter hours past the hour and the minutes past the quarter hours. This version in rose gold with white lacquer dial made its appearance late last year, but this fall Hermès is unveiling 28 new one-of-a-kind versions in a variety of dial colors and materials that will range in price from $300,000 to $325,000.
Details
| Company | Hermès |
| Price ($) | 269,000 |
| Price range | $200,000 - $300,000 |
| Gender | Male |
| Case | Round |
| Complications | Hours Minutes Tourbillon |
| Tourbillon | Tourbillon |
| Water Resistance | 30m |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Power Reserve Range (hours) | 73 - 96 |
| Power Reserve | 90 hours |
| Case Size | Large (>39mm) |
| Case Diameter (mm) | 43 |
| Case Colour | Rose Gold |
| Case Material | Rose Gold |
| Limited Edition | Limited edition |
| Caliber | H1924 |
| Where to buy | Hermès in New York |
| Reference Number | 049771WW00 |
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Faithful to its artisanal model, this family-run brand embodies the finest of French fashion, design and watchmaking. As it constantly strives to uncover the best and most beautiful materials, epitomize elegance and put no cap on creativity, the uniqueness of the objects created by Hermès prove unmatched. The knowledge gathered from six generations of artisans, combined with the sixteen métiers found in the house today, further ensure that craftsmanship matches creativeness. Hermés is not only a brand, but a sustainable lifestyle curated from pieces that are exquisite and durable.Hermés' dedication to innovation is evidenced through its partnership with Apple. Utilizing the meticulous machinery of this tech giant, the brand has created watches that are enticing, interactive and interconnected as one can pair them with other Apple devices. Its Arceau Le Temps Voyager watch takes the ingenuity further through the creation of a world-first. Featuring a time-only dial that travels around the main dial on its own as the word time indication, the three years it took to develop this self-winding movement showcases prime craftsmanship.
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