An old photograph taken in 1912 shows the four daughters of Émile Hermès and Julie Dutch genetic Maurice, from left to right: Yvonne, Jacqueline, Simone and Aline. Jacqueline, only nine years old, seems to wear a flashy watch. Actually, it is a figment of his father: a leather case with a belt pork gird allowing a small pocket watch to the wrist of Jacqueline, a girl too moved to carry your timepiece attached to clothing or put in a pocket.
Maurice Émile called "porteoignon" portacebolla, and is, in fact, the first contact of Hermès Frères, and then a prestigious saddlery and leather goods, with the world of watches.
Maurice Émile called "porteoignon" portacebolla, and is, in fact, the first contact of Hermès Frères, and then a prestigious saddlery and leather goods, with the world of watches.
One hundred years later, the brand has revived this piece through the singular foundational In The Pocket-not part of his collection regularly, a pocket watch that can become a model wrist thanks to a piece of skin. With it, the Parisian firm wanted to pay tribute to his long and rich tradition in the production of leather goods, and this foundational piece that foreshadowed a close relationship with Swiss watchmaking Hermès.
Issued and sewn entirely by hand in the workshops of La Montre Hermès in Bienne, the watch band is a technical feat that summarizes all the savoir faire of the firm in the skin treatment.
The two independent pieces that interlock to elegantly wrap and secure the watch to the wrist are composed of three layers-the top, made exclusively Barenia calfskin, an inner reinforcement resistant cowhide and calfskin lining-Zermatt, and require a long process from cutting and molding to finishing. Time makes the rest of the work, giving the leather a beautiful patina that sets the clock rollover.
The strap is tightened at the wrist with a palladium buckle 950. To keep the model as a pocket watch or pendant, offered a string of calf Barenia ebony palladium also lockable.
The big difference between this watch and it looked small Jacqueline is undoubtedly the part that beats beneath the skin. Today, Hermès is not only one of the biggest names in luxury leather goods, through its division-La Montre Hermès watch, with 34 years experience in the manufacture of timepieces, has also made a name in the field of Swiss Haute Horlogerie.
Inspired by the old pocket watches of the century, In the Pocket features a box contained 40 mm in diameter (which become 49 mm when worn on the wrist), made in palladium 950 and water resistant to 30 meters .
Under the anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a sober and elegant dial clock reaffirms classicism with its twelve stylized Arabic numerals. Two central stick needles provide indications of hours and minutes, while a discreet small seconds is located at three.
The movement that gives life to watch is the automatic caliber H1837, created especially for the manufacturing Hermès Vaucher (also equips the Dressage model). Beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and guarantees a power reserve of 50 hours. Vaucher has taken care of every detail aesthetic, from the pearl finish of the stage through the oscillating weight stamped with the iconic "H" through glazing bridges.
Marketed in an exclusive limited edition of 24 copies, In The Pocket establishes a link between the past and present of the manufacture and highlights all its savoir faire in the art of saddlery.
Inspired by the old pocket watches of the century, In the Pocket features a box contained 40 mm in diameter (which become 49 mm when worn on the wrist), made in palladium 950 and water resistant to 30 meters .
Under the anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a sober and elegant dial clock reaffirms classicism with its twelve stylized Arabic numerals. Two central stick needles provide indications of hours and minutes, while a discreet small seconds is located at three.
The movement that gives life to watch is the automatic caliber H1837, created especially for the manufacturing Hermès Vaucher (also equips the Dressage model). Beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and guarantees a power reserve of 50 hours. Vaucher has taken care of every detail aesthetic, from the pearl finish of the stage through the oscillating weight stamped with the iconic "H" through glazing bridges.
Marketed in an exclusive limited edition of 24 copies, In The Pocket establishes a link between the past and present of the manufacture and highlights all its savoir faire in the art of saddlery.
After cutting and splitting the skin, soak and is shaped in a mold. The drying process lasts for ten days, after which it proceeds to the knife cutting, sanding and gluing. At first, each part of the strap is sewn partially.
The short end is drilled to open the holes that will see the field, passing the crown and fit the long side. Then he proceeds to bring the two strips of the belt. Mark the seam line in time, open the holes and stitched with saddle stitching technique.
At this point, i am just finishing: flatten the seam, fillet, inking and polishing with beeswax.
The short end is drilled to open the holes that will see the field, passing the crown and fit the long side. Then he proceeds to bring the two strips of the belt. Mark the seam line in time, open the holes and stitched with saddle stitching technique.
At this point, i am just finishing: flatten the seam, fillet, inking and polishing with beeswax.
(ref: http://www.maquinasdeltiempo.com).
'Working with Hermes over a decade was not only an experience but a delicate and intricate exposure to pure luxury heritage'. - said ' Moeth Ahmed, Director & Sales of Marketing at Letel.
| Masterpiece Seconde Mystérieuse 'Another brand I loved working with when it came to complications was Maurice Lacroix, which exceeded the expectations by leaps and bounds'. - Moeth Ahmed, at Letel. In 2010 Maurice Lacroix made a statement about his vision of time by launching the famous Roue Carrée model, which, following widespread public acclaim, has expanded into several different versions. Offering much more than just its aesthetic appeal, this watch has marked out an innovative way of measuring the passage of time. This year, continuing in the same rich vein of avant-garde creative freedom, the Swiss based brand, is pleased to present its Masterpiece Seconde Mystérieuse watch. This marks a new first in the history of watchmaking.
Awe-inspiring Captivating Unexpected This timepiece is aptly named: Mystérieuse (Mysterious) inspires and intrigues. Its certainly hard to take your eyes away from the gray disk dominating the skeletonized inner workings of the movement. Numerous elements testify to Maurice Lacroix's supreme know-how, whether it be the impressive seconds indication and the skeletonization, or the off-centered hours that are one of the brand's trademark features. Yet the perplexing seconds indicator remains the most captivating of mysteries. Driven by the ML215 caliber – a new Maurice Lacroix Manufacture movement and the
twelfth to be entirely developed in-house – the mysterious hand marks out a linear reading of the seconds, in alternating horizontal and vertical 15-second cycles. The blued hand turning on its axis, as though in full levitation, produces the captivating optical illusion. The mechanical mystery behind this impressive feat remains unsolved. (ref: tempusfugitwatch).
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