The imaginative continental map on the blue dial draws inspiration from the “Planisphère d’un monde équestre” (Planisphere of an Equestrian World) silk scarf designed for Hermès by French designer Jérôme Colliard. The depiction of oceans and continents with a three-dimensional feel is achieved through laser engraving and lacquering.
A sub-dial at 12 o’clock displays the “home time,” while an off-center hour and minute disc indicates the “local time.” A red arrow on its edge points to the corresponding city name on the chapter ring. Pressing the button at 9 o’clock causes the time disc to rotate around the world time scale to the next city, as if “wandering” across the continental map, with the hour hand automatically advancing by one hour accordingly. The numeral hour markers feature the Arceau collection’s classic “jumping” font, symbolizing time moving forward with lightness and joy.
The details of the 24-time-zone city ring are equally noteworthy:
Cities observing Daylight Saving Time (DST) are marked with an additional letter (e.g., “S” for London for Summer, “V” for Mexico City from the Spanish verano, “K” for Athens from the Greek kalokaíri).
Most notably, “Paris” is replaced by “24 Faubourg” – symbolizing Hermès’ historic address at 24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré – followed by an “E” (from the French été, for summer).
The 38mm stainless steel case houses the H1837 self-winding movement. The world time function is realized by a new proprietary “Travelling Time” module. This module consists of 122 components and is just 4.4mm thick. The movement beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers a 40-hour power reserve. The rotor and bridges are adorned with an “H” pattern.
It comes on a blue alligator leather strap. The official price is approximately 22,263 Euros.
Hermès Arceau Le Temps Voyageur World Time Watch
Stainless steel case, diameter 38mm. Sapphire crystal. Blue dial. H1837 automatic movement, 28,800 vph, 40-hour power reserve. Alligator leather strap. Stainless steel buckle. Water-resistant to 30 meters.
Complication: World Time
