Hermès Arceau Vintage Ladies Quartz Watch Ref. Ar4.520, Two-Tone Circa 1994

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30mm stainless steel case with gold-tone bezel, cream dial with Arabic numerals and straight gold hands, sapphire crystal, quartz movement. … Read more 30mm stainless steel case with gold-tone bezel, cream dial with Arabic numerals and straight gold hands, sapphire crystal, quartz movement. Brown Hermès leather strap with cream stitching and stainless steel buckle. Reference AR4.520, Swiss Made. Originally purchased around 1994.

The Arceau is one of Hermès's most recognizable and enduring watch designs — introduced in 1978 by Henri d'Origny, its defining feature is the asymmetric lugs, one straight and one curved, which allow the watch to sit naturally on the wrist. The two-tone case combining steel and gold-tone bezel gives this example a warm, versatile character that works equally well dressed up or down. The clean, uncluttered cream dial with its flowing Arabic numerals is a study in quiet elegance.

Introduced in 1978, the Arceau remains in production today and is widely regarded as one of the great European dress watch designs of the late 20th century. Henri d'Origny's asymmetric lug design was a deliberate departure from convention — functional in its ergonomics, distinctive in its silhouette.

Condition: Very Good — crystal excellent with no scratches, case and lugs show slight wear consistent with infrequent use, leather strap slightly darkened with age consistent with light wear.

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Brand: Hermès
Model: Arceau
Era: Circa 1994
Reference: AR4.520
Movement: Quartz
Case Material: Stainless Steel with gold-tone bezel
Case Diameter: 30mm
Case Thickness: 6mm
Dial: Cream, Arabic numerals, straight gold hands
Crystal: Sapphire
Water Resistance: 30m / 3 bar
Strap: Hermès brown leather with cream stitching
Lug Width: 25mm
Functions: Hours, minutes

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