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Hermès, galloping<br />
to the moon<br />
Elegance, sophistication and passion, these are<br />
the French house’s key words, a house which has<br />
had links with horse riding - the Hermès emblem<br />
- since its inception. The sophisticated Arceau<br />
model is perhaps the one which best represents<br />
this world. Its classic strap with saddle stitch - the<br />
house’s manufacturing trade mark - is unmistakable<br />
as are its tilted numbers. And without taking<br />
away any of the classic design created by its de-<br />
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signer Henri D’Origny in 1978, the new features<br />
of Arceau Petite Lune are a deep blue disc showing<br />
the lunar phases while the calendar indicates<br />
the days showing the movements of the moon.<br />
Its 38 mm case makes it more feminine and it is<br />
available in luminous mother of pearl or black.<br />
Its crocodile strap is stitched with the Hermès<br />
brand’s characteristic stitching.<br />
www.hermes.com<br />
Bell & Ross<br />
Vintage Original<br />
Inspired by the world of aviation, the Bell & Ross<br />
Vintage Original collection pays homage to the<br />
World War Two aviators who considered their<br />
wristwatches an indispensable tool for their missions.<br />
Vintage BR 123 is available in automatic or<br />
chronograph versions in straightforward lines,<br />
satin effect case, curved glass and antique effect<br />
strap - all of which echoes the classic lines of<br />
the watches of the day. Vintage WW1-97 (Wrist<br />
Watch 1) is, on the other hand, the evolution of<br />
a Bell & Ross tradition, the pocket watch. Taking<br />
its cue from 1920s aviation this collection aims to<br />
recreate the thrills of those pilots who wore the<br />
first wristwatches.<br />
A 45 mm case, curved, anti-reflex glass, a thin but<br />
strong strap - a piece of the past which is contemporary<br />
once again.<br />
www.bellross.com<br />
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