In-Depth: What Can A Watch That Looks Like A Horse Teach Us About Hermès’ Past, Present, And Future?
Obviously, things have changed over the years – I wouldn’t recommend putting the Arceau Lift Tourbillon Repeater on the foreleg of your quarterhorse – but the dedication to form and function has remained. As the company transitioned into making bags and other accessories, the horse motif continued to be prevalent, especially on items like scarves. The company, which is still family-owned, had an early interest in watchmaking dating back to the 1920s, with admiration of Patek Philippe, Universal, and, of course, what was at the time LeCoultre, says Dordet. This led to collaborations with all these brands, especially Jaeger-LeCoultre, and a few rare examples of other watch collaborations.