Hermès breaks through the boundaries of watchmaking once again with two iconic collections — the Arceau Le temps voyageur and the Arceau L’heure de la lune — reinterpreting the concepts of time and space. This time, the brand introduces two new Le temps voyageur models and three limited editions of L’heure de la lune, showcasing the enchanting allure of global time zones and lunar phases.
class=”wp-block-heading has-text-align-center” id=”h-arceau-le-temps-voyageur-環球時區的藝術演繹”>Arceau Le temps voyageur – An Artistic Interpretation of Time Zones Around the World
The Arceau Le temps voyageur is inspired by travel, featuring a unique time display mechanism that allows the wearer to effortlessly keep track of time across 24 time zones. This watch boasts a moving sub-dial design driven by a complex module made up of 122 parts, allowing the sub-dial to rotate around the main dial to showcase the time in various locations, while the 12 o’clock position retains a window for the home time.
This release features two versions: the 41mm white gold model, showcasing a grey-blue lacquered dial paired with a navy blue city ring and a deep-sea blue alligator leather strap, embodying a subtly elegant travel style. Meanwhile, the 38mm rose gold variant is adorned with 78 diamonds, and its mother-of-pearl dial is embellished with a equestrian world map designed by Jérôme Colliard, complemented by a pearl grey alligator leather strap that radiates luxury.
class=”wp-block-heading has-text-align-center” id=”h-arceau-l-heure-de-la-lune-隕石錶盤演繹星空詩意”>Arceau L’heure de la lune – A poetic interpretation of the starry sky with a meteorite dial.
Inspired by the cosmos, Hermès has unveiled three limited editions of the Arceau L’heure de la lune watches, each limited to just 12 sets. Each watch features a dial made from meteorites sourced from different planets, combining the brand’s exclusive 117-component lunar module. The moving sub-dial rotates around its axis over 59 days, showcasing the lunar phases across the northern and southern hemispheres. Notably, the southern hemisphere moon is adorned with a full moon pegasus design by Dimitri Rybaltchenko, symbolizing Hermès’ iconic artistic style.
Three exquisite timepieces, each with its unique charm: The “Blue Grey Moon” features a dial made from lunar meteorite, paired with a white gold and blue titanium case, complemented by a deep-sea blue alligator leather strap, evoking the deepness of the cosmos. The “Vesta” uses fragments from the dwarf planet Vesta, featuring a rose gold and titanium case, while the graphite alligator strap is adorned with pink edging, showcasing an air of mystery. Meanwhile, the “Erg Chech” boasts the rare Erg Chech non-spherical meteorite from ancient celestial bodies, combined with a white gold and rose gold bezel, and a graphite alligator strap with orange accents, making it a highly collectible piece.
These five new pieces are not just the pinnacle of high-end watchmaking craftsmanship; they are also a poetic interpretation of the concepts of time and space, allowing the wearer to embark on an endless journey through time on their wrist.
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