Hermès Arceau Samarcande

Recalling Hermès’ origins, the horse permeates the Arceau Samarcande watch. Initially daring, now timeless, the Arceau line, designed by Henri d’Origny in 1978, combines expertise and equestrian spirit and distinguishes itself through a round case with stirrup-inspired asymmetrical lugs. Time rings out beneath a Saint-Louis crystal dial openworked to form a horse’s head. Its cutout reveals the new H1927 skeletonised mechanical self-winding movement featuring a custom- made calibre designed and produced exclusively for Hermès. Housed in a 38 mm-diameter white or rose gold case, this new chiming movement activates the minute repeater gong. Under the starry eye of the horse, the watch traces a transition between two worlds where interior and exterior meet and mingle. This game of hide-and-seek leaves room for the imagination, while the sapphire crystal caseback enables the wearer to admire the movement details along with the minute repeater hammers and the micro-rotor, finely adorned with the Duc attelé motif. This haute horlogerie timepiece is paired with straps in different shades matching the colours of the watch.