EXCLUSIVITY: THE NEW HERMÈS ARCEAU LIFT

Luc Perramond, the CEO of La Montre Hermès last night, revealed a splendor that is a flying tourbillon with crossed bridges of two "H" evocative of the history of the house and the initials Of its founders. It takes its name from the door of the elevator of the historical seat of Hermès, whose intertwined H symbolize the union of the families Hermès and Holland ("Nothing to see of course with that we know today, Hui in France "!), Ironicized Luc Perramond.

Rather discreet, the watchmaker of Bienne celebrated in its own way the 35 years of the watch arch, best seller of the house created in 1978. Two years of development were necessary to the artisans of Hermès and their partners to develop what is Considered most often as one of the most successful complications.

The presentation of this flying tourbillon, a rare piece sold for € 128,000, was also an opportunity for La Montre Hermès to inaugurate an exhibition space on the 1st floor of the 24 Faubourg Saint-Honoré flagship store designed by Parisian designer Robert Staedler. In the showcases, a saga of La Montre Hermès, born in 1912, is a reminder that watchmaking, the centenary trade of the house, is also one of its flagship activities. Ironically of a facetious century, the Hermès watches were all mechanical, before yielding in the years 60-70 to the passion of the quartz. They are now only finding their roots, expression is fashionable.

This true technical prowess of 43 mm of diameter embeds the caliber H1923 manufacture. It is worked on several levels as can be easily seen. The parts alternate herringbone drawing and horological or poetic decorations characteristic of the Hermès watchmaking. Finishes entirely done by hand, as it should be in the house, including angles, mirror polish, or engraving on the gold background. It is the same for the alligator strap of the Lift arch, available, it, in 176 copies. Bet that despite its price, this collector object should quickly find taker.