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Basel 2012: Hermès Ladies Arceau
Tue, 13 March 2012 12:34
For 2012, La Montre Hermès enriches the Arceau collection with a new ladies’ model that houses its first H1912 movement designed specifically for this relaunched model. The new Arceau features the signature round case and asymmetrical stirrup-shaped lugs that are a tribute to the company's equestrian heritage; and the H1912 movement reaffirms the company's position as a fine watchmaker.
Jacqueline Hermès wearing a pocketwatch fitted with an Hermes 'porte-oignon' strap (1912)
The 10 ½ lignes manufacture H1912 movement is a proprietary movement made exclusively for Hermès by Manufacture Vaucher; Hermès owns a 25% stake in the manufactory. The H1912 name refers to the date of the photo in which Jacqueline Hermès is shown wearing a porte-oignon, an ingenious strap system serving to hold a pocket watch in place on the wrist.
The Arceau is a refined and elegant timepiece. The dial features sloping numerals and a radiating motif centred around the small seconds. The crown is embellished with a rose-cut diamond. The new collection is available in six models: two in gemset steel, two in rose gold, and two in gemset rose gold with a choice of hand-sewn alligator straps in matte black, havana or blue.
The range is complemented by a 100-piece limited edition to celebrate the watchmaking centenary of the House. This limited edition features an 18-carat rose gold case and is gemset on both the bezel and strap attachments, while the dial is graced with natural white mother-of-pearl surrounding a silver-toned centre. Finally, a padded saddle-stitched alligator strap entirely made in the Montre Hermès workshops in Brügg sets the final touch to this composition.
Rose gold pieces: Silver sunburst motif, rose gold plated hour-markers
Anniversary piece: Silvered and white natural mother-of-pearl dial
Strap: Padded Hermès Leather in matte black alligator, matte havana alligator or matte blue alligator
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