Press release
A single steel stirrup prolongs the case with its integrated asymmetrical lugs securing a strap fastened by a folding clasp. The evocative design of the sloping numerals lends a unique cadence to the beautiful hours depicted on the dial. Telling a long-established love story and expressing a wealth of expertise, Arceau makes its way through time with the understated boldness of a great classic.
Arceau Alezan chronograph
The new Arceau Alezan chronograph pays a vivid tribute to Hermès' first companion, the horse, by combining aesthetic elegance, impeccable precision and refined harmony within a superbly coloured model. Against the cream backdrop of its 43 mm dial, the numerals and hour-markers display their highly symbolic new “alezan” (chestnut) colour and admirably highlighting this year's theme, “The Great Escape”. The large central seconds hand with its brand-signature orange shade sweeps smoothly around the dial, revealing the presence of the mechanical movement beating at the heart of this chronograph model. The harmoniously integrated simple date window and raised counters enhance the aesthetic appeal and the readability of their functions. Echoing the refined touches on the dial, a generous swift calfskin leather strap also featuring the unprecedented alezan hue accentuates the contemporary personality and the boldly assertive nature of this latest addition to the Arceau range.
Technical characteristics
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph
- Seconds counter at 3 o'clock
- Hour counter at 6 o'clock
- Minute counter at 9 o'clock
Movement
Mechanical self-winding
Calibre 2894
28 mm in diameter
6.10 mm thick
28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
42-hour power reserve
269 parts, including 37 jewels
Dial
Ivory
Alezan (chestnut)-coloured numerals and surrounds
Steel hour and minute hands
Orange-lacquered seconds and counter hands
Case
Steel
43 mm in diameter
Water-resistant to 50 metres
Glass
Sapphire crystal front and back
Strap
Hermès swift alezan leather
Folding safety clasp
Designer
Henri d'Origny
