Hermes Arceau Cavales
The Arceau watch revels in making light of existing conventions to live in step with its own time. Designed in 1978 by Henri d’Origny, Arceau diverts the design of a classic watch and signals its difference by its asymmetrical lugs. Everything about this model is skillfully thought out and it demonstrates an elegant ability never to take itself too seriously.
This paradox between rigorous discipline and creative boldness has forged the discreet, fancy-free Arceau spirit.
The 36 mm and 28 mm-diameter models feature an inner bezel ring adorned with an unusual light gemsetting. 70 or 60 diamonds light up a mother-of-pearl marquetry dial reproducing the famous “Cavales” equestrian motif.
The new 28 mm-diameter model also appears attired in 56 diamonds, this time on its bezel. Its deep black dial combines the champlevé technique with lacquering.
As sparkling as they are discreet, the Arceau Cavales showcase the deft expertise of the in-house watchmaking artisans and express the unique Hermès vision of time.
Hermes Arceau Cavales
Technical Characteristics:
DESIGNER: Henri d’Origny (1991)
CASE: Size: Medium Model (MM) or Small Model (PM) Round, 36 mm or 28 mm in diameter
18 mm or 15 mm inter-horn width; 316L steel case; Inner bezel ring set with 70 diamonds (0.35 ct) Top Wesselton V.V.S. “rare white” to “rare white plus” diamonds; Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment Water-resistant to 3 bar
DIAL: Mother-of-pearl marquetry dial, “Cavales” motif
MOVEMENT: Quartz, made in Switzerland Functions: Hours, minutes
STRAP: Matt Chantilly alligator, single tour
Hermes Arceau Cavales
Technical Characteristics:
DESIGNER: Henri d’Origny (1991)
CASE: Size: Small Model (PM); Round, 28 mm in diameter; 15 mm inter-horn width
316L steel case, set with 56 diamonds (0.45 ct) Top Wesselton V.V.S. “rare white”
to “rare white plus” diamonds; Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment Water-resistant to 3 bar
DIAL: Rhodium-plated base, black lacquered and champlevé decor “Cavales” motif
MOVEMENT: Quartz, made in Switzerland Functions: Hours, minutes
STRAP: Matt black alligator, single tour
