{"product_id":"hermes-vintage-watch","title":"HERMÈS Vintage Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHERMÈS Arceau Vintage Ladies Watch (Two-Tone, White Dial)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA watch is one of the few things you look at all day. Every time you check the hour, there it is at the edge of your vision — a small circle on your wrist. Which is reason enough to choose one that stays quiet, and stays interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Arceau was designed in 1978 by Henri d’Origny for Hermès. Its asymmetric lugs were drawn from the stirrup — a direct nod to the house’s beginnings as a harness maker. The numerals lean slightly, in a typeface made for this model alone. They’re often called the galloping numerals, and once you notice them, you don’t unsee them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case is stainless steel with gold-filled detailing. The gold bezel frames the white dial, and in daylight the outline lifts softly away from the sleeve. At roughly 2.5cm across it’s a modest size, and lighter on the wrist than you’d expect — understated, but there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe strap has been replaced with a new leather band (not original Hermès). Black leather sits easily beside gold or silver, so nothing else you’re wearing has to negotiate with it. A white shirt, a knitted cuff — it simply belongs. Not saved for occasions. Worn on ordinary mornings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat two-tone case has a quiet practical advantage, too: it doesn’t ask you to commit to one metal. A gold ring, a silver bangle — this watch stands comfortably between them, in any season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel and gold-filled (two-tone), leather strap (new, non-original)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement: Quartz (battery)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Case diameter approx. 2.5cm (excluding crown) \/ Wrist size up to approx. 16.8cm (adjustable by strap holes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Pre-owned. No noticeable scratches or soiling, no plating loss. Crystal free of scratches. Confirmed running.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccessories: None (no box or papers)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from: Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote on vintage quartz watches: the movement is tested and confirmed running before dispatch. Vibration during transit can occasionally shift the battery and cause the watch to stop; reseating or replacing the battery will restore function in most cases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Shipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll orders are shipped from Japan with tracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsia: Shipping ¥3,800 \/ approx. 7–10 business days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia: Shipping AUD 30 \/ approx. 7–10 business days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEurope: Shipping €29 \/ approx. 7–15 business days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery times exclude weekends and Japanese public holidays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustoms duties or import taxes, if applicable, are the responsibility of the recipient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"flemington vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48366662877396,"sku":null,"price":845.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/2162\/2740\/files\/13C8142C-E69D-42E0-B9C9-193EC1A249BA.png?v=1785138516","url":"https:\/\/flemingtonvintage.com\/en-au\/products\/hermes-vintage-watch","provider":"flemington vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}