Hermes – ARCEAU Cavalier en Formes Edition

    

Hermès – ARCEAU Cavalier en Formes Tourbillon, Minute Repeater Gold Applique Dial 41 mm White Gold Edition 2026

 Journey to the heart of Hermès time

Engraving and miniature painting meet Haute Horlogerie in the Arceau Cavalier en Formes watch.

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Since 1978, the Arceau collection has been celebrating asymmetrical lines, equestrian inspiration and the exploration of watchmaking craftsmanship. Beneath its apparent simplicity, the round case provides a veritable canvas for design. With the Arceau Cavalier en Formes watch, time combines sophisticated horological complications with the decorative arts.

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In Gianpaolo Pagni's intriguing design, a rider concealed beneath a set of circles and squares is vividly suggested through these cubist-style shapes. 

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Originally conceptualised for a silk scarf, this graphic composition finds a new setting here while losing nothing of its evocative power. The artist was inspired by an equestrian lithograph from the Émile Hermès collection, choosing to retain only the mount before recomposing the figure of the rider into geometric motifs. 

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Set directly onto the dial, a sapphire crystal graced with a dainty miniature painting on either side portrays a scene comprising various layers of radiant fragments and subtle shades. Finely engraved leaves unfurl and the surface is enlivened by hand-painted blue flat-colour blocks in square and round shapes. An engraved yellow gold horse stands out at the heart of this visually balanced depiction. Through the interplay of superimposed engraving, painting and transparency, the dial captures the light and reveals an almost sculptural depth.

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This pictorial dance is performed above a Lift tourbillon positioned at 6 o'clock, with a carriage picking up the “double H” motif of the historic lift in the Hermès boutique at 24 Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris. 

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Invisible to the eye yet essential to the soul of the timepiece, a minute repeater orchestrated by the hand-wound H1924 movement lends its voice to the watch. Presented in a 43 mm white gold case and issued in a limited edition of six, the Arceau Cavalier en Formes is adorned with a bleu abysse alligator strap, crafted in the Hermès workshops.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection: ARCEAU 

Model:  ARCEAU Cavalier en Formes Gold Edition

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MOVEMENT
Manufacture H1924 movement
Mechanical hand-wound, crafted in Switzerland
Diameter: 30 mm
Thickness: 6.1 mm
Power reserve: 90 hours
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour / 3Hz
Functions: hours, minutes, minute repeater, tourbillon.
CASE
Shape/size: round, 43 mm in diameter
Material: white gold
Anti-glare sapphire crystal and case-back
Water resistance: 3 bar
DIAL
Dial with miniature painting on and under sapphire, engraved, hand-painted gold applique  
Engraved leaf motifs, blue flat-color geometric blocks, vertical white printed "HERMÈS PARIS" signature
Flying Lift tourbillon at 6 o'clock
STRAPBleu abysse alligator 

🔰 Limited Edition -✅ Only of 6 pieces
🔴 Price on Request 💰approximate price  €389.000 /US$ 418,500💰 

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Press Release - 2026
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Hermès Horloger Press Relations
Katy Jolidon
katy.jolidon@montre-hermes.ch
+41 (0)32 366 71 00
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Photos: Claude Joray
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