Hermès Makes a Striking Entry into Luxury Sports Watches

Hermès, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and artistic finesse, makes a bold foray into the competitive realm of luxury sports watches with the introduction of the Cut during Watches & Wonders 2024. 

Positioned as a rival to industry giants like Omega and Rolex, the Cut seamlessly blends sophistication with functionality, presenting a sleek, sporty timepiece tailored for women.

The Cut: A Fusion of Elegance and Utility:

At the core of the Cut lies a meticulously crafted polished and brushed case, designed to capture and reflect light with effortless grace, showcasing Hermès’ meticulous attention to detail. 

The dial, adorned with Arabic numerals and a minute track, exudes simplicity and refinement. Complementing the overall aesthetic are baton hands and a luminous dot-adorned large seconds hand, adding a touch of practicality to the watch’s elegant demeanor. 

Noteworthy is the unconventional placement of the crown at the 1:30 position, lending a distinct flair to the Cut and accentuating its uniqueness.

Versatility and Luxury:

The Cut offers versatility with options for an integrated bracelet or a rubber strap available in eight vibrant colors, including the iconic Hermès Orange. 

Crafted from steel or a luxurious blend of steel and rose gold, the timepiece also offers an opulent variant featuring a bezel adorned with 56 diamonds. 

Powering the Cut is Hermès’ in-house H1912 movement, a mechanical self-winding caliber showcased through an exhibition case back fitted with a sapphire crystal and custom rotor, underscoring the brand’s unwavering commitment to excellence.

Arceau Duc Attelé: A Testament to Heritage and Innovation:

In addition to the Cut, Hermès unveils the Arceau Duc Attelé, a limited edition masterpiece paying homage to its equestrian heritage, limited to just 24 pieces. 

Encased in polished titanium or rose gold, the Arceau Duc Attelé features a guilloche motif dial with an anthracite coating and a domed sapphire crystal. 

The crowning glory of this horological marvel is its triple-axis tourbillon, meticulously assembled to counteract the effects of gravity on the watch’s movement, ensuring unparalleled accuracy.

Poetry in Motion:

As a minute repeater, the Arceau Duc Attelé chimes every minute, 15 minutes, and hour, further enhancing its allure. 

The curved hours and minutes display evoke the graceful gallop of a horse, infusing poetic charm into this horological masterpiece, all powered by the H1926 movement, meticulously assembled in Switzerland.