# Marquetry Watch Faces Hermes 'Arceau Marqueterie De Paille' Boasts Luxury Patterns By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-arceau-marqueterie-de-paille References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/01/hermes-arceau-marqueterie-de-paille/) & [hermes](http://www.hermes.com/) The [Hermes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-dherms-hippocampe) 'Arceau Marqueterie de Paille' watch incorporates some of this fashion house's famous patterns for a [luxurious aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-tourbillon) that is hard to beat. The clock face is specifically covered in the label's signature tie fabric that involves chevrons and tiny squares. Nevertheless, these patterns were created using a traditional art and craft form known as straw marquetry. Basically, thin strips of blue and black veneer were used to fashion the [stylish face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-dial). This is the first time marquetry has been used for watches. The details don't end there, however. The face of the Hermes Arceau Marqueterie de Paille watch is bordered by a 41 mm white gold casing, which beautifully complements the blue alligator strap. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Watch Marquetry:** Using traditional art forms to create luxurious customized watch designs. - **Innovation in Watch Design:** Incorporating unique and interesting art forms for watch faces, such as straw marquetry. - **Customizable Luxury Accessories:** Offering luxury brands' signature patterns on watch faces as a luxurious and personalized accessory. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion can capitalize on incorporating unique art forms into their product line. - **Watchmaking:** Watchmakers can innovate by incorporating non-traditional materials into watch design. - **Artisanal Crafts:** Artisanal craft industries can expand into creating specialized watch faces using their unique skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Oceanic Marquetry Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-dherms-hippocampe.md) - [Elegant Timepiece Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-cut.md) - [Military Jacket-Adorned Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-slim-dherms.md) - [Luxury Smartwatch Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/series-11.md) - [Mesmerizing Fashion House Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-escale.md) - [Luxe Artisan Pocket Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-ravenale.md) - [Intricate Watch Dial Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-dial.md) - [Warped Visual Luxurious Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mirage.md) - [Sporty Yellow Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaune-de-naples.md)