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Arceau Rocabar de rire

Case material
White gold
Bracelet strap
Leather
Buckle
Pin buckle
Dial finish
Horsehair marquetry, engraving, painting
Water resistance
30 m
Size
ø 41 mm
Thickness
11 mm
Movement
Self-winding mechanical
Power reserve: 50 h, 28800 vph
Functions
Hours, Minutes
“on-demand impulse” animation
Reference
AR8B.790.702/MM7KNR.21178.A
Launch date
04.2025
Collection
Arceau / 12-pieces limited series
Price incl. VAT
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.