Inspired by the motif of a tie designed by Henri d’Origny, long time Artistic Director of Hermès (see “Did You Know”
below), the Hermès Arceau Pocket Amazones exalts the spirit of the
Maison Hermès through centuries-old hand-crafted expertise: grand feu
enamelling, along with the miniature painting and paillonné (spangled)
techniques. The horse and rider scene is accented with gold spangles
which have been delicately applied one-by-one during the enamelling
process. The hand-sewn alligator strap and attachment, inspired by the
equestrian world, nicely complements the scene. Inside the pocket
watch, the Hermès Manufacture calibre H1928 features manually chamfered
and polished finishes and a solid gold oscillating weight adorned with
the Hermès decorative motif (sprinkling of H symbols), all visible
through the sapphire crystal case-back.
Hermès Arceau Pocket Amazones
Unique Piece
43mm rose gold case, Mechanical self-winding H1928, hand-sewn matte Havana alligator strap
Did You Know?
The first Hermès tie was introduced at the
company’s store in Cannes, France, after a neighboring casino refused to
allow patrons inside without a necktie. Henri d’Origny, long time
Artistic Director of Hermès, designed the first Hermès necktie in 1949.
Since then the family-owned company has employed only three neckwear
designers: Henri d’Origny, who originated the classic house style
featuring horse, hunt, and marine motifs; Philippe Mouquet, known for
his whimsical animal prints; and, most recently, Natsuno Hidaka, who
specializes in abstracts and geometrics.
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