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The Parisian house unveils an exquisitely-elegant variation driven by an ultra-thin caliber dedicated exclusively to its model imagined for demanding travelers.
Once again, Hermès illustrates its ability to head off beaten watchmaking tracks through pertinent stylistic choices. Although the new Slim d’Hermès Quantième Perpétuel variant pursues its route with the classy 39.5 mm-diameter, 9.06 mm-high case featured in the original 2015-released model, designed by Philippe Delhotal, this time round, however, it stands out with somewhat monochrome decor. The rose gold piece’s warm hues blend perfectly well with the dial’s chocolate tones, obtained using galvanic treatment, as well as the alligator strap’s Havana color. The composition diffuses incredibly-effective visual harmony.
This scenography brings the hour chapter with its white numerals boasting one-of-a-kind typography to the fore. The contrast created with the brown shade ensures data is ever-so easy to read. The date and month are displayed in their respective spaces at 12 and 9 o’clock, and the Moon phases reign at 3. A discreet aperture close to the center distinguishes between day and night. This indication is a must to make sure the wearer doesn’t lose their bearings, as the watch also comes equipped with a practical GMT function set at 6 o’clock in an immaculate disc. The displays are all brought to life meticulously by the ultra-thin H1950 caliber, just 2.60 mm high. This selfwinding movement beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations an hour. It offers the Slim d’Hermès Quantième Perpétuel a power reserve of 48 hours. Sufficient energy to straddle time zones, forever with a dash of elegance.
