Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

1 7 7 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I T he longstanding historical link between Hermès and watchmaking goes back over a century. Since 1912, this special connection has been expressed in numerous different ingenious, elegant and unique ways. In 1928, the historical Hermès store at 24, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris opened up the field of watchmaking by offering the first timepieces that bore the iconic Hermès signature, equipped at the time with mechanisms from the greatest Swiss watch brands. Fifty years later, in 1978, the company set up the watchmaking division of La Montre Hermès in Bienne, at the very heart of the Swiss watchmaking industry. Since then, it has developed its collections while progressively integrating and developing the highest horological skills. Slim d’Hermès is a watch that effortlessly captures the essence of pure form. An elementary sobriety dictates each line, accentuated by the subtle thinness of the case and the right angle formed by the lugs. A composite study in harmony and rigour, Slim d’Hermès builds on the established visual culture of Hermès, as represented by the original typography of the numerals, retained as a design feature by Philippe Apeloig. The 39.5mmdiameter watchmeasures time to the beat of the Hermès H1950 extra-thinmanufacture movement, and can incorporate a perpetual calendar. This automatic calibre integrates a micro- rotor, thus reducing its height to a mere 2.6mm. Versions measuring 32 or 25mm in diameter are driven by a quartz movement, and crafted in steel or gold, with or without diamonds. The Slim d’Hermès is an incredibly beautiful and simple watch that offers a mixture of understated luxury and solid, refined craftsmanship. With classic style and historically weighty craftsmanship, the technical strength of this watch is as reliable as it is underplayed. Elegant and simple in form, this is a timepiece for the discerning customer who enjoys the finer things in life without the need to overplay them.