Hermès Arceau Toucan de Paradis

Hermès Arceau Toucan de Paradis

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Hermès Arceau Toucan de Paradis – the Arceau watch weaves a colourful and singular tale In the guise of a radiant miniature enamel and silk thread toucan.

Hermès Arceau Toucan de Paradis

The understated yet original Arceau watch designed in 1978 by Henri d’Origny lends its classic lines to dazzling illustrations of Hermès creativity and expertise. Its diamond-set round case with asymmetrical stirrup-shaped lugs frames a dial adorned with a brightly coloured toucan, revealed by exceptional craftsmanship skills.

Hermès Arceau Toucan de Paradis
la Montre hermès – Shooting Arceau Toucan de Paradis – fils de soie chez Agnès Paul Depasse
Arzier-Le Muids, 8 juillet 2021
Photo: David Marchon

The tropical bird with its oversized and colourful beak was reinvented by illustrator Katie Scott for the Toucans de Paradis silk scarf in 2020. The youthful British artist, who is passionate about flora and fauna and has made a name for herself with her characteristic style of botanical and animal illustrations, has created a fantastic species with decorative plumage. This exotic representation, hovering between fantasy and naturalism, lends a new artistic dimension to the Arceau watch.

Hermès Arceau Toucan de Paradis

Its dial associates two highly demanding and remarkable crafts that took five years to perfect: multicoloured silk threads, highlighted by the intensity of the miniature enamel. The unique and exclusive Hermès silk thread technique was inspired by a kimono weaving workshop in Japan. Chosen for its vibrant design, the Amazonian bird is composed of 500 individually assembled threads and is brought to life by a full week of fine craftsmanship.

Hermès Arceau Toucan de Paradis
la Montre hermès – Shooting Arceau Toucan de Paradis – fils de soie chez Agnès Paul Depasse
Arzier-Le Muids, 8 juillet 2021
Photo: David Marchon

The white gold base is first enamelled. The artisan uses a very fine brush to coat it with glass powders mixed with natural oils, which are then applied in several layers, dried and fired in the kiln. Recesses to house the silk threads are engraved around the enamelled surfaces. Each thread is meticulously positioned and fixed into place with infinite care so as to create subtly shimmering light and preserve a perfect weave.

Hermès Arceau Toucan de Paradis
la Montre hermès – Shooting Arceau Toucan de Paradis – fils de soie chez Agnès Paul Depasse
Arzier-Le Muids, 8 juillet 2021
Photo: David Marchon

Embellished with 82 diamonds, this unique dial is framed by a white gold case measuring 38 mm in diameter and housing the Hermès H1912 self-winding movement. Created in the Hermès Horloger workshops, a Zanzibar blue calfskin strap highlights the colours of this exclusive watch, issued in a numbered limited edition of 24.

Hermès Arceau Toucan de Paradis

Hermès Arceau Toucan de Paradis Technical Specifications

Numbered limited edition of 24

Functions

  • Hours, minutes

Movement

  • Manufacture Hermès H1912 movement
  • Mechanical self-winding, crafted in Switzerland
  • Diameter: 23.30 mm
  • Thickness: 3.9 mm
  • Power reserve: 50 hours
  • Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour / 4 Hz
  • Decoration: Circular-grained and snailed baseplate, oscillating weight and bridges adorned with a sprinkling of Hs

Case

  • Shape / size: round, 38 mm in diameter
  • Material: white gold, bezel set with 82 diamonds
  • Glass: anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case-back
  • Water resistance: 3 bar

Dial

  • Enamelled miniature and silk threads on a white gold base

Strap

  • Zanzibar blue calfskin

 

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