Hermes

This year, the renowned watchmaker Hermes is pleased to unveil a new interpretation of its legendary Clipper watch.

The new Clipper 44 mm Mechanical Chronograph watch features a 44 mm case, sculptured in steel and titanium. For its brilliant performance and lightness, titanium is highly appreciated in the world of sailing. Both front and backsides of the watch case are fitted with glareproofed sapphire crystals. Hermes’ novel brainchild boasts 200-meter water-resistance.

Although designed for action, this new Hermes watch is also extremely elegant. Reminiscent of the famous sailboat’s porthole, Clipper 44 mm Mechanical Chronograph will appeal to those in search for a special timekeeping companion. read more

Hermes is happy to unveil its new Arceau Pocket Promenade de Longchamp unique watch, distinguished by classic chic.

The new Hermes pocket watch is set in a 43.2mm case, crafted from 750 (18ct) white gold. Its top and bottom are assembled with glare-proofed sapphire crystals. The case handles the depth of up to 30 meters.

Beating at the heart of the model is a self-winding mechanical movement - Hermes H1928 calibre. It measures 25.6 mm in diameter and is 3.5 mm thick. The movement is composed of 220 individual parts, including 32 jewels. It operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour.
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Hermes unveils its new timepiece - the H-our watch, inspired by the design introduced in 1996 by Philippe Mouquet.

The Hermes novelty has maintained an H-shaped case of the initial version, having acquired a freshly designed dial. The Arabic numerals offer a highly readable, more graphic style and are positioned to face the center of the dial. The timepiece is also available in jewelry variations, with diamonds marking the hours and the diamond-paved bezel. The time is shown by dagger-like hands.

The case of the H-our watch is crafted from steel. It is available in three sizes - 21 x 21 mm, 26 x 26 mm and 32,2 x 32,2 mm. The face of the watch is protected by a glare-proof sapphire crystal.
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The famous watch-making house of Hermes has created a novel Arceau watch, having gathered its inspiration from the equestrian world.

The timepiece case is prolonged with a steel stirrup. Its integrated asymmetrical lugs fix a strap finished with a folding clasp. The numerals on the timepiece dial are performed in a charming sloping manner.

Demonstrating a high degree of excellence as well as telling a beautiful love story, Arceau goes through time, expressing its commitment to the great classic.

A blend of unrivalled technical elements, ultimate elegance of design and understated harmony, the novel Arceua Ebony Chronograph pays homage to Hermes’s first companion – the horse. The etoupe-colored numerals and hour-markers, located against the ebony-colored 43 mm dial background, resemble cheerful steps of a horse: trots, canters or gallops.

The oversized central seconds hand with the brand’s iconic orange shade travels slowly over the dial. Animating this chronograph is a mechanical movement.

The watch demonstrates a skillfully integrated simple date window and counters, which ensure effortless comprehension of the data and create a special aesthetic charm of the model.

The timepiece comes with a lavish ebony-colored barenia calfskin strap, which emphasizes the unique character of this model, the Arceau lineup has been recently enriched with.

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The new Hermes Arceau Fleurs d’Indiennes watch immediately enchants the audience with its Flower of India motif.

The esteemed craftsmen within the manufacture used a cloisonne technique to create a big fire enamel miniature painting on the dial of the new Hermes watch. The time on its picturesque surface is reduced to indicating hours and minutes.

Driving the functions is a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement - Hermes H 1928. It measures 25.6mm in diameter and is 3.5mm thick. The mechanism is composed of 220 individual parts, including 32 rubies.
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The house of Hermes is happy to deliver its new Arceau Temps Suspendu automatic watch, which incorporates the latest advances in technology and concepts.

Equipped with a beautiful Time Suspended complication, the novelty is available with a 43 mm case. It is fashioned from stainless steel or 18-carat rose gold. The new Hermes watch sports a bezel, produced from the same material.

On the front side, it is armed with a top quality sapphire crystal. Apart from the winding crown at 2 o’clock, the case is also equipped with a stop/start push-piece at 9 o’clock. The model can withstand water pressures down to 30 meters.
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Hermes unveils its new Arceau Grande Lune watch inspired by the initial Arceau model created in 1978 by Henri d’Origny. It honors the brand’s 175-year old equestrian heritage. The timepiece boasts a timelessly elegant trademark Hermes style, as well as an impressive set of complications.

The 43 mm case of the new Hermes watch is crafted from steel. It provides the complete calendar function via the day and month apertures. The dial demonstrates a herringbone pattern one would see on saddle rugs. It is completed with stamped and rhodium-plated Arabic numerals as those featured by the original model. The sloping design of the numerals echoes the movement of the hands.

The opaline silvered dial catches the glance by a broad opening at 6 o’clock demonstrating the deep-blue moon disc with rhodium-plated stars. The moon disc is framed by a rhodium-plated flange with the calendar display. The counter is embellished with the snailed motif. The dial is protected by a glare-proof sapphire crystal.
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In 2009, Hermes is glad to introduce a new extremely elegant timepiece - the Arceau Chrono Alezan. The new timepiece demonstrates a range of chestnut shades. It is interesting for watches.infoniac.com to mention that the watch has been inspired by the world of horsemanship.

The stainless steel case of the Hermes watch measures 43mm in diameter. The case incorporates a sapphire crystal front and back and boasts 50-meter water-resistance. It is coupled with a Hermes chestnut Swift calfskin leather strap fitted with a safety folding clasp.

The refined ivory dial of the Hermes Arceau Chrono Alezan watch provides great legibility. It is completed with beautiful rhythmic chestnut numerals and hour-markers. The direct-drive seconds-hand in the centre, as well as counter hands, are created in orange-lacquered steel.
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Hermes takes great pride in unveiling its new Dressage Perpetual Calendar model, which marks a milestone in the brand’s watch design.

Manufactured at the heart of the traditional watchmaking region in Switzerland, the new Hermes watch is offered in a limited edition of 24 pieces. Featuring a 40 mm white gold case, the timepiece strikes the eye with its refined shape, which will wrap itself around the wearer’s wrist with incomparable comfort. Equipped with a screw-locked crown at 3 o’clock, the case features sapphires crystals on both front and back sides. Its water-resistance is ensured down to 50 meters.

The new Dressage Perpetual Calendar watch is adorned with an eminently readable dial, which presents a range of useful functions. It is completed with Arabic numerals and dot-shaped hour-markers at 3, 9 and 12 o’clock. The progression of hours and minutes is marked by centralized hands in white gold.
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Luxury watch collectors will be pleased to find out that Hermes is presenting its new limited edition wristwatch - the Hermes Carre H watch. To create the avant-garde piece, Pierre-Alexis Dumas, artistic director of the brand, has joined efforts p with well-known French architect and designer Marc Berthier.

The slightly curved case is of a gunmetal shade and measures 36.5mm in diameter. It is crafted from microbead blasted titanium featuring polished upper surface. The square with rounded corners shape of the case is really appealing.

The heart of the new Hermes watch is the Swiss automatic Girard-Perregaux caliber GP3200 movement that offers a 44-hour power reserve. The 32-jewel movement oscillates at the rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour. read more

The undeniable highlight of the new Hermes watch is its moon phase indication, offered with the astronomical accuracy of over a period of 122 years and 46 days. This remarkable function compliments those of displaying hours, minutes, seconds as well as retrograde date.

At the heart of this horological marvel is beating a self-winding movement - Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier H 1929 calibre. It incorporates a 916 pink gold rotor and two barrels, which assure a power reserve of 55 hours. The mechanism incorporates 306 individual parts and 32 rubies.

The Hermes watch is coupled with the gold, black or tobacco-brown alligator leather strap. It can be also accessorized with the black or natural barenia calfskin strap. Both versions terminate in a 750 gold folding clasp, equipped with a safety mechanism.
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The horological company Hermes enables its faithful admirers to enjoy a new Cape Cod Tonneau Bleu de Malte watch. It is instantly identifiable due to Maltese blue, a deep hue, which mirrors the color of amazing sea waves.

The new Hermes watch is available with or without diamond setting. Characterized by gentle and elegant curves, the plain version of the new model is set in a tonneau-shaped steel case. On the top side, it is assembled with a glare-proofed sapphire crystal.

Beneath this glass there is an alluring dial, dressed in white. Distinguished by exquisite purity, it includes blue-rimmed Arabic numerals. The dial is swept over by central hands, taking care of hours and minutes. The brand’s logo is found in the upper part of the display.
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The timepiece maker Hermes is proud to unveil its new Cape Cod Grandes Heures watch, distinguished by elegant expression of passing hours.

The new Hermes watch comes equipped with a finely engine-turned dial, dressed in silver or anthracite. It is equipped with stylized hour-markers. The dial is available with 3 hour displays. It also ensures minutes and seconds.

The functions, provided by the new Hermes Cape Cod Grandes Heures watch, are driven by an automatic movement, which incorporates a Grandes Heures module. Composed of 133 individual parts, it offers a 42-hour power reserve.

The mechanism is hidden inside a 36.5 mm x 35.4 mm case, rendered in 316 L stainless steel.
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The timepiece maker Hermes is delighted to take the wraps off its new model, dubbed Arceau Cheval de Legende. Meaning “Legendary Horse”, when translated from French, the unique watch pays tribute to Pegasus, the most fantastic creature in the Greek mythology. According to the legend this winged divine horse sprang to life from the blood, spilled when the Greek hero Perseus cut the Gorgon Medusa's head off.

Pegasus is artfully depicted on the watch's appealing dial, which represents a highly realistic replication of the night sky. Such a background was a natural choice, since the beautiful horse is also a reference to the eponymous constellation.

This idea is wittily expressed through the tiny dots, sparkling with magic light. Brought together, they form an image of the noble animal.
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The horological company Hermes has brought forth an extraordinary watch, named Cape Cod Tonneau Gem-Set Rose Gold. Inspired by the legendary resort on the East coast of the United States, the brand’s latest release exudes a sensual and elegantly modern feel.

The new Hermes watch is offered with a 750 rose gold case, which captures attention with its understated lines. This impression is further enhanced by a shimmering play of 52 full-cut diamonds, characterized by extreme clarity. The overall weight of the precious stones constitutes 1.3 carats. Ticking inside the case is a reliable quartz movement.

The new Cape Cod Tonneau Gem-Set Rose Gold watch is adorned with an amazing pure dial, performed in a natural mother-of-pearl. It is liberated from any unnecessary artifice and displays only essentials - hours and minutes.
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Hermes has delivered its enthusiastic Clipper H1 watch. With its character cast in a sportive, yet extremely elegant style, this timepiece is specially reserved for dynamic individuals, who prefer to live life to its fullest.

The Hermes watch immediately captures attention by its imposing 43.50 mm case, decked out in stainless steel.

It proudly exposes screwed-in horns as well as a unidirectional notched rotating bezel. The last-mentioned element holds in place the anti-glare sapphire crystal.

The reliability of the Hermes watch is assured by the self-winding Hermes H1 big date calibre movement, developed by Vaucher Manufacture.  read more

Hermes has proudly unveiled its marvelous Heure H Ronde watch, designed by the esteemed master Philippe Mouquet. He has succeeded in creating a new silhouette, playing with softness of curves and elegance of lines.

The case of the new Hermes watch is sculptured in stainless steel and measures 40 mm in diameter. It showcases an elegant crown, embossed with the brand’s logo. The face of the watch is shielded by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal.

The timepiece is built to be water-resistant up to 50 meters. read more

Hermes has proudly issued its new Arceau Le Temps Suspendu watch, to be officially presented at the Only Watch 2011 event.

The new Hermes watch is executed in a 43mm palladium case. On the front side it is assembled with a glare-proofed sapphire crystal. At 2 o’clock the case features a winding crown. The model is 30-meter water-resistant.

At the heart of the case is beating a 34mm self-winding mechanical movement with a “Time Suspended” module. It incorporates circular-grained and snailed bridges as well as an oscillating weight, embellished with a Cotes-de-Geneve pattern.

The mechanism consists of 254 individual parts, including 45 jewels. It operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and allows for a 42-hour power reserve.
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The illustrious horological company Hermes is proud to introduce its exclusive novelty, called Arceau Squelette Sellier. The timepiece has been presented at Baselworld 2010.

Standing out due to its mysterious design, the watch provides the basic functions of indicating hours and minutes.

At the heart of this remarkable Hermes watch there beats a mechanical self-winding skeleton-worked movement - Hermes Calibre H 1928. Dimensionally, it is 3.5 mm thick and has a diameter of 25.6 mm. The movement operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. Equipped with a series-coupled twin barrel, the mechanism provides a 55-hour power reserve. read more

In 2010, the watch manufacture Hermes has offered its ardent fans an incredible opportunity to discover its new Cape Cod Quadrige watch.

The one-of-a-kind timepiece draws and holds the eye with its amazing dial, which portrays a Pierre Peron silk carre design. It is enamelled with a cloisonne technique, which presupposes the use of gold wires in order to separate compartments before filling them in with enamel.

The keynotes of the stunning dial are surely vivid images of horses, presented against the blue background. These noble animals turn the new Hermes watch into a true piece of art. The display ensures central hours and minutes, indicated by white-painted hands.
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