Hermes expands its family of ultra-thin watches with new models and splashes of colour.
Hermes expands its family of ultra-thin watches with new models and splashes of colour.
As a relatively new entrant on the haute horlogerie scene, Hermes is playing catch-up at a rapid pace. Just last year, it launched its extra- thin series, Slim d’Hermes. It’s a collection defined by a minimal aesthetic that belies years – four to be precise – of development.
Its defining characteristic is, of course, its thinness. The Vaucher manufacture, which is partially owned by Hermes and also produces movements for Parmigiani and Richard Mille, is behind the automatic H1950 movement that measures just 2.6mm high. Using that as a base, Hermes has built upon it to create the Slim d’Hermes Perpetual Calendar, with a movement thickness of 4mm.
Another distinguishing trait of this year-old collection is its unusual font, jointly created by Philippe Delhotal, creative director of La Montre Hermes, and Parisian graphic designer Philippe Apeloig. Famous for typography (you can find his posters in Moma) and inspired by “the human figure in motion”, Apeloig helped to design a charming font that sets the Slim d’Hermes apart from its dress-watch siblings, like the Arceau and Dressage.
The collection features numerous variations, from quartz models to women’s models fitted with and without diamonds, and in varying sizes and materials. This year, Hermes will release midnight-blue and slate-grey dials for the stainless steel versions, offering yet more options for this elegant, everyday watch.
