Hermes The Gift of Time exhibition reminded me of my haul that I bought one month ago. The Hermes Arceau – a gift for my hubby.
I also picked up the Eau d’orange Verte shower foam. (SGD75)
In 1978, Henri d’Originy imagined the Arceau model, a timeless and classically elegant watch inspired by saddler: a stirrup detail.
The original asymmetrical shape of its lugs, the elegant shape of its numerals and its equestrian references: both its design and its connotations have combined to make the Arceau an iconic Hermès watch.
Ever since, through successive evolutions and variations, the model has been constantly renewed while remaining loyal to its original spirit.
This new timepiece from the Arceau collection is dressed in chestnut livery, elegantly interpreting the brand’s original source of inspiration, the world of horsemanship. Its Swift calfskin strap as well as its numerals and hourmarkers acclaim the brand’s theme for the year, “The Great Escape”. The extended stirrup of the case, asymmetrical attachments, the beautiful rhythmic numerals on the dial, the direct-drive centre seconds-hand with its nimbus of Hermès orange, and the harmoniously integrated chronograph counters and date window are an expression of a long history of dedication and savoir-faire. The Arceau transcends time with the bold simplicity of a grand classic.
| Movement | Automatic, 2894 calibre, 37 rubies, 28,800 vib/h, 42-hour power reserve |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date and chronograph |
| Case | Steel, 43 mm Sapphire crystal front and back Water-resistant to 50 m |
| Dial | Ivory Chestnut numerals and hourmarkers Direct-drive centre seconds-hand and counter hands in orange-lacquered steel 12-hour, 30-minute and small seconds counters at 6, 9 and 3 o’clock respectively Date window at 4 o’clock |
| Bracelet/Strap | Hermès chestnut Swift calfskin leather with safety folding clasp |
The Archeu Chronograph watch retails for SGD8,450.
❤ Stacey
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