# Luxe Lunar Phase Timepieces The Hermes Arceau L'Heure de la Lune is Extremely Limited-Edition By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-01-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-arceau-lheure-de-la-lune References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/hermes-arceau-lheure-de-la-lune-watch/) & [hermes](https://www.hermes.com/us/en/) The [Hermes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-dherms-hippocampe) Arceau L'Heure de la Lune is the latest timepiece example from the French fashion house that aims to offer consumers with a more naturalistically inspired way to tell time. The majority of timepieces on the market that have a moon phase on the face often reserve only a small portion of space for this functionality. The example seen here makes the entire face a [moon phase indicator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-x-swatch-mission-to-the-pink-moonphase) with one appearing in the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere, respectively. The timepiece is finished with an alligator strap in one of two color options including graphics gray for the [meteorite dial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-chronomaster-sport-meteorite) and the abyss blue option for the aventurine variety. The Hermes Arceau L'Heure de la Lune is limited to just 100 examples of each model and is priced at $25,500. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Naturalistic-inspired Timepieces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop timepieces that incorporate natural elements in their design, offering a unique and visually appealing way to tell time. - **Full-face Moon Phase Indicators:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create timepieces where the entire face is dedicated to the moon phase indicator, providing a more immersive and aesthetic experience for consumers. - **Limited-edition Luxury Watches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce exclusive and highly limited-edition timepieces to cater to high-end consumers seeking unique and collectible luxury items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fuse fashion and timekeeping by designing timepieces that reflect the latest trends in style and aesthetics. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate rare materials and intricate craftsmanship in the design of luxury watches, appealing to discerning customers seeking premium products. - **Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine the artistry of jewelry-making with timepiece design to create exquisite watches that double as statement accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Moon-Inspired Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooninspired-watch.md) - [Opulent Oceanic Marquetry Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-dherms-hippocampe.md) - [Ultra-Limited Intricate Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perpetual-moon.md) - [Minimalist Gilded Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-slim-dherms-quantime-perptuel.md) - [Mesmerizing Fashion House Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-escale.md) - [Elegant Timepiece Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-cut.md) - [Artistic Architectural Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-tambour-moon-flying-tourbillon.md) - [Meteorite Moon Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perpetual-moon-concept.md) - [Military Jacket-Adorned Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-slim-dherms.md)