Created by Henri d’Origny in 1978, the round Hermes Arceau watch with its stirrup- inspired lugs lends its singular aesthetic to a new stylistic expression. Imagined by Swiss artist Fred Rawyler for a silk scarf, a gleaming graphic design – reinterpreted to create fascinating depth and effects of light – brings sunshine to the dial of the aptly named new Hermes Arceau Soleil.

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Sunbeams radiating across a subtle chiaroscuro gradient accentuate the path of the slender hands, in an endlessly mesmerising geometry. The diamond hour- markers, set into the sapphire crystal, create the illusion of levitating above the dial, while a translucent lacquer in shades of blue or grey swathes the engraved motif in an aura of mystery.

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The exquisitely light gem-set steel case of this elegant watch is paired with an alligator strap.

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Hermes Arceau Soleil

Technical specifications:

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Case:

·      Henri d’Origny (1978)

·      Medium Model (MM), 36 mm, round

·      Gem-set 316L steel case, 100 diamonds (0.34 ct)

·      Gem-set anti-glare sapphire crystal, 12 diamonds (0.03 ct)

Dial:

·      Laser-engraved and gradient blue-lacquered dial. “Soleil” motif by Fred Rawyler

·      Laser-engraved and gradient grey-lacquered dial. “Soleil” motif by Fred Rawyler

Movement: Quartz, crafted in Switzerland

Functions: Hours, minutes

Buckle: 316L steel pin buckle, 16 mm

Strap: Polished sapphire blue alligator Matt pearl grey alligator

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For more information please visit Hermes Online.