EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY
Craftspeople’s meticulous gestures breathe life into three playful portraits of the animal, often referred to as man’s best friend. Definitely a collector!
Once again, the round case with its asymmetrical lugs, imagined by Henri d’Origny in 1978, center stages original creations, Hermès‘ Arceau Jour de Casting timepieces. On top of the white gold that adorns them, their 38 mm diameter and their bezel strewn with 71 diamonds, they all come with a dial inspired by the eponymous silk scarf designed by Australian visual artist Liz Stirling. The first, a 12-piece limited edition named Orson, showcases the image of a black and white dog fashioned in wood marquetry and leather. Eight different species of wood are used to put the finishing touches on this humorous portrait.
In the same vein, a duo made up of two 24-piece series reveals two other depictions of canines crafted using métiers d’art. Amy, with her sunglasses poised on her snout, poses like a star. A wide array of bright colors reigns thanks to delicately-applied paint. The piece has been repeatedly fired to bring out ever-so subtle details. As for Taco, he comes to life through miniature, cloisonné-enameling, gold threads, and leather. The pair of hour and minute hands is driven by Caliber H1912. This selfwinding movement delivers autonomy of 50 hours to all the watches. Perfect for walking your favorite four-legged friend, forever with style as the hue of the calfskin strap matches the dominant tone of each scenography.
