HERMÈS ARCEAU WILD SINGAPORE

The flora and fauna of the city state of Singapore serve as the inspiration for this recent 24-piece numbered limited edition in Hermès’ Arceau collection. Framed within a 41mm case of whitegold, the dial replicates the Hermès scarf of the same name by British artist Alice Shirley, using miniature brush painting on a gold base, which is then fired in a kiln before minuscule gold threads are applied to the surface. The look is completed by an abyss-blue alligator strap. Power is provided by the self-winding H1837 movement, with intricately decorated mainplate, bridges and oscillating weight, which beats at 4Hz for a 50-hour reserve.