Hermès - Arceau Lift Tourbillon Répétition Minutes

The latest variation of the Arceau by Hermès is a highly exclusive model, the Arceau Lift Tourbillon Répétition Minutes that combines a flying tourbillon with a minute repeater. The price of the Hermès Arceau Lift Tourbillon Répétition Minutes in rose gold is Swiss Francs 270,000 while the white gold version is Swiss Francs 285,000.

Characterised by a silhouette taking the form of a round case with stirrup-like asymmetrical lugs, the Arceau is one of the most recognizable Hermès timepieces.

The latest variation of this model is a highly exclusive one, the Arceau Lift Tourbillon Répétition Minutes that combines a flying tourbillon with a minute repeater.

Only two pieces will be created, one in rose gold and the other in white gold, with white and Abyss blue-lacquered dial respectively.

The complexity of the double-gong minute-repeater mechanism can be appreciated through the equestrian profile cut-out on the left part of the dial.

The architecture of the flying tourbillon – coiled inside the horse’s neck and visible through a round aperture at 6 o’clock - forms a a double H,  inspired by mot emblematic of the Hermès boutique on the Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris.

The fascinating dial is completed by slim openworked hands and the Arceau line’s characteristic sloping numerals that evoke a galloping horse.

The back side of the 43 mm case features a transparent sapphire crystal to showcases other details of the H1924 movement manufactured for Hermès by MHC SA, a Swiss Manufacture specialised in complications. Beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz), it offers a power reserve of 90 hours.

The price of the Hermès Arceau Lift Tourbillon Répétition Minutes in rose gold is Swiss Francs 270,000 while the white gold version is priced slightly higher at Swiss Francs 285,000. hermes.com