Introducing: The Herms Arceau Grande Lune

December 10, 2020

Just in time for peak late-shopping season, Herms has launched a new take on its long-standing Arceau men's watch. Called the Arceau Grande Lune, it's a 43mm case with a rich blue dial and a matching blue strap. The current Arceau line comes in a handful of versions in the 40-41mm range, and this new model not only offers a larger case size but also a full triple calendar with a moon-phase display. Initial Thoughts Based on a design that can trace its roots back to 1978 C when Henri d'Origny penned the original asymmetrical and equine-inspired Arceau C the new Arceau Grande Lune sticks closely to the path established by its forebearers by forming an elegant and unique take on a dressy steel watch. The new sizing includes a lovely sunburst-finished blue dial with steel-framed accents for the calendar displays that are mirrored by the steel-toned handset.? With sapphire crystals front and back, the Arceau Grande Lune uses a Swiss-made automatic movement that Herms lists as being "not in-house." While no additional details were offered by the manufacturer, Watches by SJX has reported that the movement in question is an ETA 2982 with a calendar module. Given the price point and the generalist nature of the Arceau line (which also includes models that use quartz movements), the 2892 makes a solid choice for Herms, especially given the need for a triple calendar and moon-phase complication set.? The Basics Brand: HermsModel: Arceau Grande Lune?Diameter: 43mm Case Material: SteelDial Color: BlueWater Resistance: 30 metersStrap/Bracelet: Alligator leather strap with fold-over clasp The Movement Caliber: ETA 2892 base with triple calendar module. Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, month, moon-phasePower Reserve: 42 hoursWinding: AutomaticFrequency: 28,800 vph? Pricing & Availability Price: $6,100 Availability: December 2020For more, click here.