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The timeless Hermès Arceau watch, designed by Henry d’Origny in 1978, is creatively reimagined in Into the Canadian Wild, which captures the spirit of the country’s thriving wild nature.

The watch is available in two limited series of 24 pieces each, with options of snowy owl and polar bear motifs depicted on its dial. The animal subjects were originally designed by British artist Alice Shirley in occasion of Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017, and were first portrayed on a silk scarf of the same name.

Nature is central to the Hermès Arceau Into the Canadian Wild and its intent to celebrate the North American country’s vast territories, globally known as a one of the few remaining places where flora and fauna still reign supreme without the interference of humankind.

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The snowy owl, a symbol of the province of Quebec, and the majestic polar bear are carefully designed and hand-finished through miniature work by Hermès Horloger and are surrounded by different volumes of landscapes and countless details. Following the theme of the animal's surroundings, the owl model also features a moon phase.

The Arceau Into the Canadian Wild, as a matter of fact, is a prime example of the art of miniaturisation. Combining craftsmanship and watchmaking, the piece is powered by a mechanical self-winding movement. The exclusive dials are framed and further elevated by an elegant white gold case with 82 diamonds and completed by a sapphire blue alligator strap.

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Through the impressive attention to details and unique craftsmanship of the Hermès Horloger artisans, this limited edition Arceau is a luxurious ode to nature and a reminder of its incalculable value.

(Main image: Studio des fleurs for Hermès)

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Hermès, the French high fashion luxury goods manufacturer established almost two centuries ago, just released a U.S. exclusive version of the Arceau L’heure de la Lune New York Meteorite Dial limited edition. This unique watch measures 43mm in diameter and 3.7mm in thickness and will be produced in a small run of a 16-piece limited […]

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Hermès, the French high fashion luxury goods manufacturer established almost two centuries ago, just released a U.S. exclusive version of the Arceau L’heure de la Lune New York Meteorite Dial limited edition. This unique watch measures 43mm in diameter and 3.7mm in thickness and will be produced in a small run of a 16-piece limited […]

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Hermès, the French high fashion luxury goods manufacturer established almost two centuries ago, just released a U.S. exclusive version of the Arceau L’heure de la Lune New York Meteorite Dial limited edition. This unique watch measures 43mm in diameter and 3.7mm in thickness and will be produced in a small run of a 16-piece limited […]

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This year’s showing of animal-inspired dials captures the beautiful creatures that co-inhabit this green sphere we call home.

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This year’s showing of animal-inspired dials captures the beautiful creatures that co-inhabit this green sphere we call home.

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Hot on the heels of the gruff bear on the Slim of Hermès Grrrrr! and the howling wolf of the Arceau Awooooo, Hermès’ Arceau Pocket Aaaaargh! joins the bestiary illustrated by Alice Shirley.

The English artist has had an ongoing collaboration with the maison since 2014 by providing her illustrations of flora and fauna for reproduction on its famed silk scarves. This one-of-a-kind pocket watch will be the third Hermès timepiece that bears Shirley’s artwork from a silk carré.

Featuring the classic, distinctive round shape and asymmetrical stirrup-inspired lugs created by Henri d’Origny in 1978, the Arceau watch has been seen in infinite guises showcasing Hermès creativity and expertise. The whimsical Hermès Arceau Pocket Aaaaargh! juxtaposes the timeless white gold silhouette with leather craftsmanship and haute horlogerie in one unique timepiece.

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With jaws half-open and a menacing eye locked on you, it takes in-house watchmakers a month of meticulous craftsmanship – using exclusive techniques developed in the maison’s leather ateliers – to bring the tyrannosaurus rex to life.

A combination of several techniques is employed to create the T-Rex on the pocket watch cover, which looks as if it’s peering through a porthole for its next meal a la Jurassic Park. Its head and scales are crafted in leather mosaic using thousands of finely hand-cut multi-coloured leather fragments that are painstakingly applied individually.

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The dinosaur’s domed eye, visible on both sides of the cover, is made of cabochon-cut Grand Feu enamel. Finally, the jaw and tongue are crafted in leather marquetry, where fine tesserae are cut from various coloured leathers previously thinned to just 0.5mm, before being applied on the enamel base. Adding the final touch to the bold piece is a matte green alligator leather cord-strap, which is secured to the rectangular stirrup and accentuates the overall design.

Boasting a 90-hour power reserve, the 48mm pocket watch beats to the rhythm of the Manufacture H1924 self-winding movement with a minute-repeater and flying tourbillon movement.

(Main and featured image: Claude Joray for Hermès)

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Even the most elaborate designs have a gentle fluidity.

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Even the most elaborate designs have a gentle fluidity.

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