The miniaturised Faubourg model presented by Hermès in 2014 has inspired the quintessential design of the Faubourg Polka: a mother-of-pearl dial framed by a dainty round case. Its entirely redesigned bracelet consists of interwoven dots and oblique lines, as if its curves were going off on a tangent, as if its lines were wary of excessive straightness. It thus sets the pace of time with a sense of total freedom as its lines and dots invent a new language, whose punctuation and grammar tell the tale of a far-sighted present.
Embodying a subtle blend of watchmaking and Haute Joaillerie, the Hermès Faubourg Polka watch calls upon the patiently acquired skills of the artisans who craft it.
Available in five versions – white or rose gold, gem-set or entirely paved with diamonds –, this jewellery watch draws in equal measure on fine craftsmanship and abstract art.
A contemporary timepiece composing an anthem to the passing of time.
Hermès Faubourg Polka Watch Technical Specifications
Functions
- Hours, minutes
Movement
- Quartz, Swiss made
Case
- White gold (≈ 9.41 g) set with 19 diamonds (≈ 0.558 ct)
- Crown set with a pink-cut diamond (≈ 0.01 ct)
- 15.5 mm in diameter, 6 mm interhorn width
- Anti-glare sapphire crystal
- Water-resistant to 3 bar
Dial
- White gold (≈ 1.1 g) set with 68 diamonds (≈ 0.13 ct)
or - White natural mother-of-pearl set with 4 diamond chatons (≈ 0.007 ct)
Bracelet
- White gold (≈ 27.25 g) set with 71 round brilliant-cut diamonds (≈ 2.044 cts) and 12 baguette-cut diamonds (≈ 2.16 cts)
or - White gold (≈ 28.02 g) set with 107 round brilliant-cut diamonds (≈ 2.915 cts)
Functions
- Hours, minutes
Movement
- Quartz, Swiss made
Case
- Rose gold (≈ 9.49 g) set with 28 diamonds (≈ 0.2 ct)
- Crown set with a rose-cut diamond (≈ 0.01 ct)
- 15.5 mm in diameter, 6 mm interhorn width
- Anti-glare sapphire crystal
- Water-resistant to 3 bar
Dial
- White natural mother-of-pearl set with 4 diamond chatons (≈ 0.007 ct)
Bracelet
- Rose gold (≈ 29.43 g) set with 20 round brilliant-cut diamonds (≈ 0.599 ct)
or - Rose gold (≈ 29,96 g), non-set
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