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Photo: David Marchon
The Slim d’Hermes Le Sacre des Saisons collection: Magical creatures from Hermes scarves are interpreted onto the dials of four metiers d’art watches, depicting the cycle of seasons. Each 39.5mm watch is a numbered limited edition of 12 equipped with the Manufacture H1950 ultra-thin mechanical self-winding movement.
Slim d’Hermes Le sacre des saisons: Spring. (Photo: Anita Schalefli)
An elegant profusion of flowers, ribbons, and frills adorning a white horse is meticulously painted onto the watch’s lemon chrysoprase dial. The undulating surface of this motif isn’t an illusion; it’s the result of numerous layers applied with a tiny brush by a miniature painting master. Framing this vision of springtime is a rose gold case set with 66 brilliant-cut diamonds.
Available in a numbered limited edition of 12 each, all four models in the Slim d’Hermes Le Sacre des Saisons collection measure 39.5mm and are fitted with anti-glare sapphire crystal and caseback. Equipped with the Manufacture H1950 ultra-thin mechanical self-winding movement, they have a power reserve of 48 hours. Colour-coordinated with this timepiece is a matte green alligator strap.
2. Summer
Slim d’Hermes Le sacre des saisons: Summer. (Photo: Anita Schalefli)
A dancing lion dressed in a riot of hues symbolises the radiance and energy of summer. The motif is realised on a sapphire crystal engraved, micro-painted from the back, and then mounted onto lemon chrysoprase.
Showcasing depth and vibrancy, this dial is accentuated by a white gold case set with 66 brilliant-cut diamonds and paired with a matte white alligator strap.
3. Autumn
Slim d’Hermes Le sacre des saisons: Autumn. (Photo: Anita Schalefli)
The enchantingly fiery colours of fall take shape on this flamboyant eagle, unfurling its wings while taking flight. Entirely sculpted from yellow gold using traditional burins and chisels, the dial boasts the painstaking crafts of micro-relief engraving and miniature painting that impart the bird of prey volume, intricacy, and movement. This work is set in a white gold case with a smooth ember alligator strap.
4. Winter
Slim d’Hermes Le sacre des saisons: Winter. (Photo: Anita Schalefli)
An ice wolf glides through a wintry night on the dial, achieved by paillonne enamel painting. It is a rare and tedious craft that imparts remarkable transparency and depth to the motif. The insertion of gold flakes between the enamel layers is not just a showcase of exemplary skill but also creates an impressive play on light. Ensconcing this masterpiece is a white gold case set with 52 baguette-cut diamonds and fitted with a smooth royal blue alligator strap.
