Michel Herbelin Art Deco Petite Seconde 10638AP08, Silver with Crocodile-Patterned Leather Strap

Michel Herbelin Art Deco Petite Seconde 10638AP08 – The Clous de Paris guilloché pattern, a symbol of timeless elegance

In the hushed shadows of 1920s Parisian salons, where Art Deco boldly reinvented luxury through geometric design, lies the refined essence of the Art Deco Petite Seconde 10638AP08. Carrying on the Jura-based watchmaking heritage of Michel Herbelin since 1947, this watch transcends the decades like a Clous de Paris motif etched into history. Its rectangular 30 x 35.5 mm case, crafted from polished 316L stainless steel with clean lines and a 20 mm lug-to-lug width, evokes the iconic silhouette of a Deco jewel: bold, minimalist, ready to accompany life’s fleeting moments, with a delicacy that hugs the feminine wrist like a call to timeless sophistication.

At the heart of this geometric timepiece, a white silver dial featuring a Clous de Paris guilloché pattern unfolds a hypnotic texture, reminiscent of the motifs on a Persian rug in soft light, punctuated by elegant Roman numerals and a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock that dances with poetic precision. The discreet date window quietly marks the passing days. Powered by a Swiss quartz movement, Caliber 1069 (6 ¾ x 8''' lines), it offers unwavering reliability and a serene ticking that marks the passage of social evenings or moments of contemplation, paying homage to the fierce independence of the Herbelin maison, rooted in Charquemont since 1947.

A crocodile-leather embrace, weathered by the flames of Art Deco

The black crocodile-embossed leather strap, hand-stitched with artisanal precision, wraps around the wrist like the curves of an Art Deco piece of furniture—supple, textured, and weighing just 38 g for a light and sophisticated presence. This piece for women (or for the refined soul who transcends gender) combines everyday comfort with urban durability, featuring a traditional pin buckle for a secure and comfortable fit. Water-resistant to 50 m, it withstands Parisian downpours, champagne splashes, or quick showers, staying true to the Art Deco spirit of the collection. The domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal adds a touch of artisanal authenticity. Crafted in Charquemont, the Franche-Comté cradle of French watchmaking, it bears the mark of a passionate, 100% French, and independent family, where every guilloché pattern and every crocodile motif whispers a story of geometry and heritage.

Technical Specifications

• Rectangular 316L stainless steel case – 30 x 35.5 mm, 20 mm lug-to-lug width
• Dome-shaped, anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• White silver dial with Clous de Paris guilloché pattern and Roman numerals
• Swiss quartz movement, caliber 1069 – Hours, minutes, small seconds
• Black crocodile-patterned leather bracelet with a traditional pin buckle
• Water resistance: 50 m (5 ATM)
• Weight: 38 g
• Reference: 10638AP08 – Made in France edition

The Art Deco Petite Seconde 10638AP08 is not just a watch: it is a guardian of geometric moments, a captive Clous de Paris sparkle that pulses to the rhythm of your unspoken dreams. Wear it, and let the crocodile-patterned leather of its strap absorb the shadows of everyday life, retaining only the essential—a quartz beat that whispers: horizons are conquered in seconds stolen from Art Deco, under an immortal French flag.

“At Michel Herbelin, every tick-tock is a pattern: it intertwines, it takes on geometric forms, but it always brings a touch of eternity to the wrist.”

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