HERMÈS
Originally seen (and somewhat unheralded) in 2010, the Hermès
Carré H (left), a contemporary square timepiece created by archi-
tect Marc Berthier, excelled with instant legibility and its
Girard-Perregaux automatic movement. For 2018 Hermès Carré H
returns slightly larger (38mm by 38mm) in a polished and micro-
bead-blasted steel case and with a manufacture Hermès/Vaucher
automatic movement. On the grey or black dial you’ll find right-
angled guilloché work and facetted hands and numerals. Instead of
the markers seen on the original Carré H, Hermes now adds Arabic
numerals with tech-tilt (01, 02 etc.) that creates an entirely new
look for the debut.
Hermès also expands its Cape Cod collection. One new version
features a rhodium-plated dial, polished to create a mirror-like
effect and coated with a precious translucent lacquer. The watch is
available in two sizes and with a single or double tour Milanese
mesh bracelet. Two other variations are also introduced, in Large
Model version only, with a single or double tour étoupe or Malta
blue strap. The dial of the first features a black gold treatment,
while the second is blue lacquered.
Finally, Hermès accents its equestrian theme with the colorful
36mm Arceau casaque, which refers to a jockey’s jersey. The dial,
available in four colors, is crafted using champlevé, lacquer and
transfer techniques. Hollows are first created in the dial base, then
filled with lacquer. Inside is a quartz caliber.
Arceau Casaque 36mm Capucine, Vertigo Green, Lime Face, Electric Blue
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