The New ‘Arceau’ Horse, Showcasing Hermès’s Exquisite Craftsmanship

HERMÈS

A Playful New Creation, Born from the Maison's Rare Craftsmanship

Hermès has unveiled the new 'Arceau' Horse. This playful watch, a culmination of Hermès's expertise in saddlery and leatherwork, features a leather dial meticulously adorned with 395 mini-studs to depict a spirited horse motif.

Text by OZAKI Sayaka | Edit by TSUCHIDA Takashi

A Horse Rendered in Studs on a Leather Dial

The 'Arceau', originally designed by Henri d'Origny in 1978, is a timepiece that stylishly embodies Hermès's originality. Its defining features are the round case with asymmetrical lugs inspired by stirrups, and a timeless, playful design combining this with italicized indices that evoke a galloping horse.

In this new collection, the 'Arceau' Horse features a motif of a galloping horse created by meticulously applying 395 mini-studs one by one onto a leather dial. This studwork, a testament to Hermès's mastery of saddlery and leather craftsmanship, is set against a dial in black or white leather.

Bringing the spirited horse motif to life are a stainless steel case set with 100 diamonds and a leather strap in a color matching the dial, ensuring a secure fit on the wrist. Both elements are crafted in the Hermès Horloger ateliers.

With the artisan's meticulous attention to detail, the 'Arceau' Horse, where studs and diamonds sparkle, is a truly original masterpiece.