Judging by recent auction results on Hermes bags, I would

say that the fashion police are (at best) ineffectual or more probably living in a cave in outer Mongolia. The bidding in the room was fierce and intense, and prices went above shop prices and in some cases, beyond the shop prices by an order of magnitude. \Demand is very healthy indeed.

Give Hermes time and the watches will start to attain the same aura. For myself, the Carre H watch they produced in a limited series (picture below) was a masterstroke and sold quickly. Talking with Luc Perramond (CEO La Montre Hermes) at lunch, they have many more plans in the works and a Carre H may yet appear that will be too difficult to resist for yours truly.

Fab watches - and leather straps (fashion police be damned)!

Andrew H

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The luxury is time itself! La Montre Hermès has history, and time, on its side!

By: 219 : May 13th, 2012-01:45

[The view from Emile Herms desk with the pocket watch that magnified his fascination with the mechanics of the watch] In a year when Herms has promised the gift of time to all, it is worth reflecting how La Montre Herms has evolved over the years. Wh...

Thanks a lot Andrew for this great article.

By: foversta : May 13th, 2012-04:19

As a french guy, I couldn't miss it! There is a watch which had a strong impact on the perception we have about Hermes watchmaking ambition: the Temps Suspendu. Fx

I might cover that on a later article. Generally,

By: 219 : May 20th, 2012-01:39

Hermes are ramping up their watch production and the various offerings from their range. They have history and resources on their side, so expect some very individual, and even whimsical pieces in future years. Cheers! Andrew H

What a fantastic post!

By: dxboon : May 13th, 2012-06:50

I had no idea that watches and watchmaking were so ingrained into the history of Hermes. It was a fascinating journey through their history, this article! Thanks for all the wonderful pictures too. Regardless of one's interest in their watches (I think th...

Thanks Daos for the kind words. Yes, was

By: 219 : May 20th, 2012-01:42

surprised too at the history behind Hermes. So much of their inspiration comes from the collection of past objects from all over the globe. The saddle collection is stunning and so integrated into their history. As a thought exercise, think of the myriad ...

Hello Andrew! Thank you so much for this interesting article...

By: Subexplorer : May 13th, 2012-09:37

... with lots of great info about Hermes watches and history. I have always been fascinated by the product quality in materials and designs of this so traditional firm. Having had the pleasure of visiting the mail premises of Hermes in Paris, I always loo...

Pleasure and many thanks for the kind words. I used

By: 219 : May 20th, 2012-01:51

to live in Paris myself. Would often find myself on rue Faubourg St.Honore and would always gaze at the windows.... Cheers! Andrew H

Thanks for this superb moment, Andrew.

By: amanico : May 13th, 2012-22:05

It was a pleasure to read your article. I love the way Hermes integrated the Chronograph to the strap. And the very fine look of their straps, but there is nothing new about that, indeed. Best, Nicolas

Yeah - that chronograph was my favourite out of the

By: 219 : May 20th, 2012-01:52

past collection too. Some great watches. Thanks and hope to see you again sometime soon. Andrew H

Thanks for a great report.

By: respo : May 14th, 2012-17:59

Hermes has an interesting history in horology about which I was unaware. I appreciate this and enjoyed reading this very much. Best, respo

Thanks! nt.

By: 219 : May 20th, 2012-01:53

Hierachy in Leather

By: MTF : May 14th, 2012-18:26

Thanks Andrew for the post and new stories from Hermes. A combination of chance and marketing has made the Birkin bag family THE gotta-have-it bag these days although the fashion police may say, "Make it stop!" I noticed that even back in the day, with th...