Hermès Slim d’Hermès Flagship Watch

The Hermès Slim d’Hermès Flagship watch is a poetic expression of the maison’s artistic universe, blending fine watchmaking with métiers d’art craftsmanship. Inspired by the “Hermès Flagship” silk scarf created by French artist Dimitri Rybaltchenko, this timepiece transforms a dreamlike maritime scene into a refined horological canvas.

At the heart of the Hermès Slim d’Hermès Flagship watch is a deep blue aventurine dial, evoking both the ocean and a starlit night sky. The shimmering surface provides a celestial backdrop for a delicately engraved gold ship, which symbolically evolves from the legendary Hermès flagship boutique located at 24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris. This visual metaphor reflects Hermès’ journey between tradition, imagination, and modern luxury.

The dial is brought to life through intricate miniature painting and engraving techniques. Artisans apply successive layers of lacquer and pigment, each carefully fired in a kiln, to achieve depth, brilliance, and a subtle three-dimensional effect. Colorful details such as portholes, sails, and masts are accentuated by playful fireworks motifs, drifting across the star-filled sky and reinforcing the watch’s narrative charm.

A discreet yet enchanting detail appears at 4 o’clock, where a single diamond-set star glimmers like a shooting star, catching the light with every movement of the wrist. This subtle animation enhances the sense of wonder without compromising the clean elegance of the Slim d’Hermès design language.

The Hermès Slim d’Hermès Flagship watch is housed in a 39.5mm 18K white gold case, distinguished by a diamond-set bezel that frames the artistic dial with understated brilliance. Inside beats the H1950 automatic movement, an ultra-thin in-house caliber offering a 48-hour power reserve and reliable daily performance. The watch is completed by a deep blue alligator leather strap that echoes the tones of the dial.

As part of Hermès’ artistic watchmaking repertoire, this model demonstrates how storytelling, craftsmanship, and mechanical refinement coexist harmoniously. More details about Hermès watchmaking can be found on the official Hermès website.

Specifications:

Case: 18K white gold, 39.5mm diameter,
Bezel: Set with square-cut diamonds,
Crown: White gold,
Crystal: Sapphire,
Dial: Blue aventurine with miniature painting and engraving,
Hands: Silver-tone,
Movement: H1950 automatic, 29 jewels, 21,600 vph, 48-hour power reserve,
Strap: Blue alligator leather,
Water resistance: 30 meters.