SIHH 2019: Hands-on the Hermès Arceau L’heure de la lune

The moon-phase is the most romantic complication on a watch dial. Most of the moon-phase-indications are done in a conventional way. The new Hermès Arceau L’heure de la lune watch offers a unique vision of Earth’s satellite with the simultaneous display of moon phases in both northern and southern hemispheres. Two mobile counters gravitate on a meteorite or aventurine dial, revealing mother-of-pearl moons in step with an exclusive module, coupled with an in-house Hermès movement. I invite you to see my detailed presentation of the watch I personally like very much ...

[@speedwolf5212]

In terms of beauty, this was by far the most beautiful watch at SIHH.

[@MortezaAlavizadeh]

Such a unique take on moon phase complication. It's a gorgeous timepiece both mechanically and aesthetically. The Pegasus is such a nice touch

[@WatchAdvisor]

Morteza Alavizadeh It’s the most romantic horological complication and Hermès now showed that not everything was invented yet. It’s their typical way of doing it! I have a lot of respect of the work of Hermès

[@almcl9391]

Fantastic innovation & beautiful execution. Hats off

[@visionist7]

I am in love. Looking at the plastic mockup, the gears look very cool. They should make a skeleton of this watch to show them off

[@WatchAdvisor]

Good idea!

[@blueshirtbuddah1665]

A fascinating and very informative video Alexander, thank you.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I am glad you liked it!

[@stardust4711]

Great idea
Very nice watch

[@robertsullivan4773]

Amazing watch, where would one go in the States to see it. Is it available for sale and for how much?. Alexander, I think the word you were looking for in English is a collaboration.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Robert, thank you! Indeed it was collaboration... Sometimes my grey cells are a bit slow ...

[@skurwodaktyl4155]

11:56 he is showing his middle finger xD

[@Herearetheundead]

Can anybody explain to me what justifies the ridiculous price of this thing?? Or are the rich just very happy to be ripped off?

[@WatchAdvisor]

First: Why do you call it ridiculous? Would be nice if you explain us the reason... Second: Why do you think that anyone gets "ripped off"?

[@gasparm.2711]

Do you know the profit margins for the watch industry in comparison with other industries? Do you know the cost of producing such products? I have the impression you wrongly assume the markup on these watches is over 100%.