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The Hermès journey continues towards new dreamlike horizons, where time takes on a singular dimension. Borders are blurred, movement is light and joyful. The hours of the world are an invitation to experience ubiquity – here or elsewhere – as the spirit takes flight, free and borne on the wings of dreams.


The Arceau line designed by Henri d'Origny in 1978 lends itself to a new expression of style and evokes the spirit of travel according to Hermès. Crafted in platinum and titanium or entirely in steel, set with diamonds (or not), its round case with asymmetrical lugs reveals a new reading of the hours of the world.

A gravitating counter journeys across continents, moving from city to city, flying over time zones. As it travels, the face of the watch is transformed, opening up whole new dimensions. The satellite gravitates on a fantasy map created by Jérôme Colliard for the Planisphere d’un monde équestre silk scarf. A metaphor of the ties between horses and the House of Hermès, this design was inspired by a giant globe created by the French graphic designer for the 2016 Saut Hermès showjumping competition in Paris. This unique interpretation invites you to travel through the imaginary universe of Hermès:
 

Against an intense black, deep blue or white mother-of-pearl background, the continents and meridians of this dreamlike universe stand out in relief and depth, adorned with subtle finishes: lacquered, openworked, sandblasted, sunburst, transferred or powdered silver-toned. A stylistic, functional and spiritual interpretation of a classic haute horlogerie complication, the unique "Travelling time" mechanism developed exclusively for Hermès displays 24 time zones by means of a circular disc. The mobile counter and the home-time indication at 12 o’clock are driven by an exclusive 122-component module, housed in a thickness of just 4.4 mm and integrated within the Hermès H1837 mechanical self-winding movement. The mechanism as a whole powers the display of hours, minutes and a dual-time display with city indication.

Three Arceau Le temps voyageur models – a 41 mm-diameter platinum iteration enhanced by a matt black DLC-treated titanium bezel, as well as an all-steel 38 mm-diameter version and its feminine interpretation set with 78 diamonds – are paired with alligator or Swift calfskin straps secured by a pin buckle and crafted in the Hermès Horloger workshops in accordance with the saddlery and leatherwork expertise cultivated by the House.
   

 

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Case
Shape/size: Round, 38 mm diameter
Material: stainless steel set with 78 diamonds
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and caseback
Water-resistant to 3 bar

Dial
Polished rhodium-plated dial inspired by the Planisphère d’un monde équestre motif designed by Jérôme Colliard. Natural white mother-of-pearl mobile counter. Charcoal grey transferred Arabic numerals. White transferred continent names. Oceans in openworked natural white mother-of-pearl. White transferred meridians and parallels. Blued hands.

Movement
Manufacture Hermès H1837 movement
Mechanical self-winding, Swiss made
Diameter : 26 mm

Thickness : 3.7 mm
Power reserve: 40 hours
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour / 4Hz
Decoration: Circular-grained and snailed baseplate, satin-brushed bridges and oscillating weight, signature “sprinkling of Hs” pattern. Rhodium-plated oscillating weight.

Module
Exclusive “Travelling Time” module
Diameter: 32.7 mm (14 ½’’’)
Thickness: 4,4 mm
122 components
7 jewels
Bead-blasted bridges

Functions
Hours, minutes, dual-time display with city indication

Strap
Pearl grey alligator strap

Pearl grey calfskin strap

 

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Case
Shape/size: round, 41 mm diameter
Material: platinum with bezel and case middle in bead-blasted and matt black DLC-treated grade 5 titaniumAnti-reflective sapphire crystal and caseback
Water-resistant to 3 bar

Dial
Black dial inspired by the Planisphère d’un monde équestre motif designed by Jérôme Colliard. Sandblasted lacquered black gold-gradient mobile counter. Silver-toned powdered transferred Arabic numerals. Galvanised dial with light grey transferred continent names and contours. Oceans laser-engraved then lacquered. Charcoal grey transferred meridians and parallels. Hands coated with Super-LumiNova®.

Movement
Manufacture Hermès H1837 movement
Mechanical self-winding, Swiss made
Diameter : 26 mm

Thickness :3.7 mm
Power reserve : 40 hours
Frequency :  28,800 vibrations per hour / 4Hz
Decoration: Circular-grained and snailed baseplate, satin-brushed bridges and oscillating weight, signature “sprinkling of Hs” pattern, rhodium-plated oscillating weight

Module
Exclusive “Travelling Time” module
Diameter: 32.7 mm (14 ½’’’)
Thickness: 4,4 mm
122 components
7 jewels
Bead-blasted bridges

Functions
Hours, minutes, dual-time display with city indication

Strap
Matt graphite alligator strap
Black Barenia calfskin strap
Slate grey Swift calfskin strap

 

 

 

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

 

Case
Shape/size: Round, 38 mm diameter
Material: stainless steel
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and caseback
Water-resistant to 3 bar

Dial
Blue dial inspired by the Planisphère d’un monde équestre motif designed by Jérôme Colliard. Sandblasted blue-gradient lacquered mobile counter. White transferred Arabic numerals. Galvanised dial with blue transferred continent names and contours. Oceans laser-engraved then lacquered. Blue transferred meridians and parallels. Rhodium-plated hands coated with Super-LumiNova®.

Movement
Manufacture Hermès H1837 movement
Mechanical self-winding, Swiss made
Diameter: 26 mm

Thickness: 3.7 mm
Power reserve: 40 hours
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour / 4Hz
Decoration: Circular-grained and snailed baseplate, satin-brushed bridges and oscillating weight, signature “sprinkling of Hs” pattern, rhodium-plated oscillating weight

Module
Exclusive “Travelling Time” module
Diameter: 32.7 mm (14 ½’’’)
Thickness: 4,4 mm
122 components
7 jewels
Bead-blasted bridges

Functions
Hours, minutes, dual-time display with city indication

Strap
Smooth sapphire blue alligator strap

Navy blue Swift calfskin strap

 

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Time, a Hermès object

Hermès creates objects. Objects shaped by the hands of artisans to make them true companions for those who wear them. Practical, functional and stemming from uncompromising expertise, they radiate the lightness of the unexpected. They make everyday life their playground, and each instant a uniquely special moment. For Hermès, time is also an object. Its inherent tension is translated by the house into a singular characteristic. Rather than measuring, ordering, and seeking to control it, Hermès dares to explore another time, designed to arouse emotions, open up interludes and create spaces for spontaneity and recreation.

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