Arceau Rocabar de rire
Shortlisted
- Category
- Artistic Crafts
- Case
- White gold
- Movement
- Self-winding mechanical Power reserve: 50 h, 28800 vph
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes “on-demand impulse” animation
- Size
- ø 41 mm
- Thickness
- 11 mm
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Reference
- AR8B.790.702/MM7KNR.21178.A
- Price
- 159,000 CHF
Description
Designed by Henri d'Origny in 1978, the Arceau has undergone a transformation showcasing Hermès’ creativity and expertise. Its round case with asymmetrical stirrup-shaped lugs lends itself to craftsmanship that is as demanding as it is unexpected.
Featuring his playful animation, engraving, miniature painting and horsehair marquetry, the dial of the Arceau watch reinterprets the mischievous horse imagined by Dimitri Rybaltchenko for the Rocabar de rire silk scarf.
This cheerful image comes to life on a hand-engraved and hand-painted mobile, driven by a spring mechanism connected to a 9 o'clock pusher. The prankster horse sticks out its tongue and flaunts its most beautiful profile against a background of colourful horsehair marquetry stripes.
Hours, minutes and the “on-demand impulse” function are driven by the manufacture Hermès H1837 movement, enabling the finishing and the sprinkling of Hs adorning its bridges and oscillating weight to be admired through the sapphire crystal case-back.
Supplied by the brand to the GPHG for its entry.