Watch Fact of the Day: The Watch Complication That Lets You Temporarily Pause Time

Developed by master watchmaker Jean-Marc Wiederrecht alongside HermΓ¨s, the ‘Temps Suspendu’ complication creates the whimsical illusion of stopping time. With t

Fun Quirk: Saturday, October 3, 2026

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Developed by master watchmaker Jean-Marc Wiederrecht alongside HermΓ¨s, the ‘Temps Suspendu’ complication creates the whimsical illusion of stopping time. With the press of a pusher, the hour and minute hands gracefully park themselves out of sight while the movement continues running seamlessly behind the scenes, only to snap back to the exact current time with a second click.


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