Hermès’ New Arceau Story Watches

The intricate dial of the Hermès Arceau story marquetry watch.
The intricate dial of the Hermès Arceau story marquetry watch.
Marquetry pieces arranged for assembly.
Fitting the marquetry pieces together.
The finished product; enameling one of the birds on the dial.
A closeup of the butterfly being painted.
The dial of the selfie-inspired Hermès Arceau story watch.
The dials are painstaking recreations of silk scarves designed by John Burton.
Only 24 of these watches will be made.
The finished product; a closeup of the selfie-in-progress being painted.