On September 15, Hermès opened the “Carving Time” 2023 Haute Horlogerie Exhibition at the “Hermès House” in Shanghai. This exhibition continues the scene design presented by Hermès and artist Clément Vieille at the “Watches and Wonders” exhibition in Geneva, creating an immersive experience space filled with a dreamy atmosphere. Clément Vieille’s sculptural art installation made of composite materials injects a unique rhythm into the time world of Hermès. Visitors can delve into it from multiple routes, as if exploring the precise structure of a mechanical watch.
This year, Hermès Watch CEO Mr. Laurent Dordet, Creative Director Mr. Philippe Delhotal, and artist Mr. Clément Vieille came to Shanghai to participate in this watch exhibition. Mr. Laurent said: “Time is the soul of timepieces and the source of Hermès creations. In this rapidly changing world, we continue to pursue exquisite watchmaking craftsmanship and are committed to creating unique and imaginative watch works, just for Showing the exquisite meaning of time.” Artist Clément Vieille said: “‘Exquisite Time’ is not just a theme, it is an attitude towards time and an aesthetic pursuit. We combine sculpture, watchmaking skills and time. The beauty of the watch is blended together to create the amazing world of Hermès time, allowing each sculpture to cleverly reflect the beauty of the watch and regenerate it into a new and unique art.”
This high-end watch exhibition displays more than 30 high-end craftsmanship watches, complex function watches, jewelry watches and many other exquisite works, covering more than 20 kinds of advanced craftsmanship such as mother-of-pearl micro-painting, leather inlays, and grand feu enamel. , showing the ingenuity and ingenuity of Hermès.
Advanced craftsmanship, shaping the beauty of time
The ARCEAU Costume de Fête watch combines diamond micro-painting technology, leather inlay technology, metal thread sewing technology and laser-engraved metal appliqué technology. It can be called a masterpiece with the richest craftsmanship. Every detail of this watch connects the plots of Polish folk tales and outlines an emotional picture. With great skill and patience, Hermès craftsmen use the leather marquetry craftsmanship to delicately polish the leather. This craft requires a fine touch and superb skills. The soft leather is cleverly combined with the delicate metal to embed it into the dial, showing a delicate texture. and unique beauty.
The horse pattern on the watch also shows unique craftsmanship. The beads sewn with metal threads become its highlight – craftsmen need to embed the threads into the leather to outline the dynamic beauty of the horse. Micro-painting technology injects color into the dial, and exquisite appliques surround the horse, creating a dreamlike visual feast; laser-engraved metal appliques depict the images of flowers and plants, giving the dial more texture and layering. Every craft is a kind of exquisite art, allowing the horse to dance vividly on the watch, releasing elegant posture and vitality.
ARCEAU Costume de Fête costume celebration watch
The Super H on the SLIM D’HERMÈS Minuit au Faubourg watch injects a touch of playful and interesting creativity into Hermès’ time philosophy. When night falls, fluorescent lights flash on the dial, outlining Super H’s iconic pattern, while the surrounding hand-painted Paris cityscape is like an exquisite oil painting. From Parisian buildings to room lights, every detail is Lifelike. The use of multi-layer painting techniques combined with thick Super-LumiNova luminous coating gives the pattern a three-dimensional texture and is beautiful.
SLIM D’HERMÈS Minuit au Faubourg watch
The ARCEAU Belles du Mexique watch is inspired by the Mexican Harabe dance, one of the most representative folk dances in Mexican culture. During the dance, men wearing traditional costumes chase their female partners enthusiastically; while women wear wide homespun skirts and dodge in an elegant manner, with colorful patterns on their skirts. The center of the watch is decorated with 7 movable appliqués, just like the hem of a woman’s skirt. They are embellished on the dial with flowing gestures, cleverly turning the beauty of the moment of dance into the eternal beauty of time. The dial uses a diamond-encrusted micro-painting process. Craftsmen use tiny brushes and professional paints to paint on the dial to present clear patterns and color levels that are breathtaking.
ARCEAU Belles of Mexico 腕表
Complicated functions create a charming legend
Using an alternative and innovative approach to interpret traditional complex functions, the Arceau L’heure de la lune monthly reading time watch uses Hermès’ exquisite watchmaking skills to interpret the ingenious fusion of complex functions and time aesthetics. The complex function of simultaneously displaying the profit and loss of the moon phases in the northern and southern hemispheres makes people feel like they are traveling in another ethereal and dreamy cosmic dimension. The heaven and earth of the northern and southern hemispheres are placed opposite each other, as if riding on the stars and the moon in a maze of directions. This series of watches won the “Best Astronomy and Calendar Watch” award at the GPHG Grand Prix de la Haute Horlogerie Geneva in 2019. This year, it brings a new series of earth stone dials, one of which is made of ink jade and paired with two white natural mother-of-pearl moons. And the gradient black lacquered movable display panel allows people to feel the intersection of time and the universe, and to peep into the mystery of time amidst thousands of changes.
ARCEAU L’heure de la lune monthly reading time watch
The ARCEAU Lift Les sentinelles watch demonstrates Hermès’ profound knowledge of complex functions. The watch is equipped with the carefully designed Hermès self-made H1923 manual winding movement. What is even more eye-catching is the exquisite craftsmanship of the flying tourbillon. The extraordinary function offsets the influence of gravity on the watch’s timing. It can rotate at a constant speed under any circumstances. The average power reserve reaches 90 hours. It is accurate and exquisite, making the beauty of time bloom on the wrist.
ARCEAU Lift Les sentinels 腕表
The ARCEAU Rendez-vous Galant watch attracts attention with its exquisite design and functions. The design of the small moon phase makes people feel like they are in the universe, showing the moon’s waxing and waning changes in detail. Every time the wearer raises his hand, it is like watching a romantic dance in the universe, showing Hermès’ superb skills and elegant style.
ARCEAU Rendez-vous Galant graceful date watch
Smart jewelry, lighting up the brilliance
The FAUBOURG Joaillerie – Marguerite watch is made of two different materials: rose gold and white gold. The dials are decorated with fresh white opal and deep blue opal respectively, giving the watch a unique atmosphere. Each watch strap in this series is set with an astonishing 388 diamonds. Each diamond has been strictly screened to ensure that its color, purity and cut have reached the ultimate standard, just like the stars in the night sky. On the wrist, it shines brightly.
FAUBOURG Jewelery – Marguerite jewelry
Hermès has newly created the MÉDOR mini joaillerie jewelry watch to make it more elegant and delicate on the wrist. Inspired by the legendary Collier de chien bracelet, this watch exudes a strong personality. The inlay of gemstones presents a beautiful and delicate geometric appearance. The strap adopts the chevron pattern commonly used by Hermès. The inlays of gemstones of different sizes and different heights give the watch a bright brilliance and add a unique sense of fashion to the overall design.
MÉDOR Mini Joaillerie jewelry watch
In this “Engraving Time” high-end watch exhibition, Hermès uses a variety of advanced craftsmanship to present unique creative expressions, perfectly integrating art and time, showing the exquisiteness and infinite possibilities of time.
ARCEAU Costume de Fête Celebration Watch
Hermès
Technical characteristics
Limited numbered edition of 24 pieces
movement
Hermès homemade H1912 movement
Swiss made automatic movement
Diameter: 23.9 mm
Thickness: 3.7mm
Power reserve: 50 hours
Vibration frequency: 28,800 times per hour (4 Hz)
Function: hours, minutes display
case
Shape/Diameter: Round, 38mm diameter
Material: rose gold, set with 82 diamonds
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case back
Waterproof performance: 30 meters
dial
Leather marquetry dial
Decorated with laser-engraved metal appliqués, beads and miniature painting
watch strap
Electric blue Swift calfskin strap
SLIM D’HERMÈS Minuit au Faubourg watch
Hermès
Technical characteristics
Limited numbered edition of 24 pieces
movement
Model: Hermès homemade H1950 ultra-thin movement
Swiss made automatic movement
Diameter: 30mm
Thickness: 2.6mm
Power reserve: 42 hours
Vibration frequency: 21,600 times per hour
Function: hours, minutes display
case
Shape/Diameter: Round, 39.5 mm diameter
Material: platinum
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case back
Waterproof performance: 30 meters
dial
Aventurine dial, using micro-painting technology and Super-LumiNova coating.
The beam is Super-LumiNova paint
watch strap
Geranium red alligator leather
SLIM D’HERMÈS Minuit au Faubourg watch
Hermès
Technical characteristics
Limited numbered edition of 24 pieces
movement
Model: Hermès homemade H1950 ultra-thin movement
Swiss made automatic movement
Diameter: 30 mm
Thickness: 2.6 mm
Power reserve: 42 hours
Vibration frequency: 21,600 times per hour
Function: hours, minutes display
case
Shape/Diameter: Round, 39.5 mm diameter
Material: platinum
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case back
Waterproof performance: 30 meters
dial
Aventurine dial, using micro-painting technology and Super-LumiNova coating.
The beam is Super-LumiNova paint
watch strap
Navy blue alligator
ARCEAU Belles of Mexico 腕表
Hermès
Technical characteristics
Limited numbered edition of 24 pieces
movement
Hermès homemade H1912 movement
Swiss made automatic movement
Diameter: 23.9 mm
Thickness: 3.7 mm
Power reserve: 50 hours
Vibration frequency: 28,800 times per hour (4 Hz)
Function: hours, minutes display
case
Shape/Diameter: Round, 39.5 mm diameter
Material: platinum
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case back
Waterproof performance: 30 meters
dial
Diamond-set miniature painted dial
Center decorated with 7 moving appliqués and 23 diamonds
watch strap
Glossy orange alligator leather strap
ARCEAU L’heure de la lune monthly reading time watch
Hermès
Technical characteristics
movement
Hermès homemade H1837 movement
Swiss made automatic movement
Diameter: 26 mm
Thickness: 3.7mm
Power reserve: 42 hours
Vibration frequency: 28,800 times per hour (4 Hz)
Functions: Hours, minutes, date, dual moon phase display (displays moon phases in northern and southern hemispheres)
module
Exclusive L’heure de la lune “monthly reading time” module
Diameter 38 mm (16 ¾ lignes), thickness 4.2 mm
117 parts, 14 gems
Polished and micro-blasted bridges
case
Shape/Diameter: Round, 43mm diameter
Material: Titanium case treated with black DLC coating
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case back
Waterproof performance: 30 meters
dial
Black jade bottom plate
Paired with two white natural mother-of-pearl moons and
Gradient black paint movable display panel
watch strap
Matte black crocodile leather strap
ARCEAU Lift Les sentinels 腕表
Hermès
Technical characteristics
Limited numbered edition of 12 pieces
movement
Hermès homemade H1923 movement
Swiss Made Manual Winding Movement
Diameter: 32.6 mm
Thickness: 5.75mm
Power reserve: 90 hours
Vibration frequency: 21,600 times per hour (3 Hz)
Functions: hours, minutes, tourbillon
case
Shape/Diameter: Round, 43mm diameter
Material: rose gold
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case back
Waterproof performance: 30 meters
dial
Engraved and hand-painted sapphire dial
Divided into upper level (painted giraffes) and lower level (engraved and painted landscapes)
watch strap
Glossy orange alligator leather strap
ARCEAU Rendez-vous Galant graceful date watch
Hermès
Technical characteristics
Limited numbered edition of 24 pieces
movement
Hermès homemade H1837 movement
Swiss made automatic movement
Diameter: 26 mm
Thickness: 3.7 mm
Power reserve: 42 hours
Vibration frequency: 28,800 times per hour (4 Hz)
Functions: Hours, minutes, small moon phase display at 10:30
case
Shape/Diameter: Round, 38mm diameter
Material: rose gold inlaid with 82 diamonds
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case back
Waterproof performance: 30 meters
dial
Chalcedony micro-painted dial
watch strap
Matte deep ocean blue alligator leather strap
FAUBOURG Jewelery – Marguerite jewelry
Hermès
Technical characteristics
movement
Model: Swiss made quartz movement
Function: hours, minutes display
case
Shape/Size: Round, 15.5 mm
Material: rose gold, set with 24 diamonds (0.69 carat)
Mirror: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 30 meters
dial
white opal dial
watch strap
Rose gold, set with 388 diamonds (1.862 ct)
MÉDOR Mini Joaillerie jewelry watch
Hermès
Technical characteristics
movement
Model: Swiss made quartz movement
Function: hours, minutes display
case
Shape/Size: Square, 15 x 15 mm
Material: rose gold, set with 72 diamonds (1.2 carats)
Brightness: Top Weselton VVS clarity,
From nearly colorless to extremely white diamonds
Mirror: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 30 meters
dial
gold
watch strap
Rose gold, set with 40 diamonds (1.9 ct)
MÉDOR Mini Joaillerie jewelry watch
Hermès
Technical characteristics
movement
Model: Swiss made quartz movement
Function: hours, minutes display
case
Shape/Size: Square, 15 x 15 mm
Material: white gold, set with 32 diamonds (0.3 carats)
Mirror: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 30 meters
dial
Rhodium plated polished dial
watch strap
White gold, set with 40 diamonds (1.9 ct)
Hermès creates all kinds of objects. Under the careful tempering of the dexterous hands of its craftsmen, it creates a piece that blends well with the wearer’s aura.
Objects that share the same breath. Born from exquisite and exquisite technology, it is transformed into a superb technique, integrating practical and ingenious functions.
Revealing unexpected lightness and agility. These objects turn ordinary life into a wonderful stage; they make every moment that passes quietly,
It has become an extremely precious time.
For Hermès, time is also an object. Hermès extracts the uniqueness of time from the lingering compactness. In addition to measuring, sorting, and controlling, Hermès boldly pursues another view of time: an exciting space that allows people to freely travel back and forth, creating a beautiful and fantasy space without forgetting joy and fun.
