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Not as FM
No, the mechanical that is used in the FM Cintrée Iregular Retrograde Hour is different. I beleive it is based on a cam with irregular slopes. Slopes are more or less progressive to have a variable speed. I read also about the Crazy Hours, but this is something different again.
To my knowledge Hermes is the firs one introducing a variable speed. I was working on a project that is making speed variable as well, but not with ovals wheels.
When they say the customer can select which hours are fasters it is in fact the possibility to choose among 6 different watches (6 different dials : 6 different references in the catalog). But once you're out of the store you can't "select" anymore.
Christian.
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Having A Look At Hermès
By: K T : June 22nd, 2008-08:11
A few weeks back, we had the pleasure of attending a watch showcase by Hermès at their Kuala Lumpur Pavilion Boutique. I found the watches to be very interesting (especially considering how Hermès is so well known with their leather products) so I managed...
According...
By: K T : June 22nd, 2008-09:04
to what I gathered, the system is made possible with toothed ovals that allow the hours to move at a different rate. According to them, you can customise which particular hours you want to be made 'special' i.e. to highlight the importance of those hours ...
Not as FM
By: Steyr : June 23rd, 2008-07:34
No, the mechanical that is used in the FM Cintrée Iregular Retrograde Hour is different. I beleive it is based on a cam with irregular slopes. Slopes are more or less progressive to have a variable speed. I read also about the Crazy Hours, but this is som...
Thanks for the pics
By: zephyr49 : June 22nd, 2008-19:18
I like the Cape Cod Phases de Lune and the 8 days and their font is unique to Hermes. The Grand Hours is interesting. Wonder if I could get to see these watches here in Singapore's boutique. Time to email/call Hermes! Thanks, Lionel
I like these watches a lot
By: Sven : June 23rd, 2008-11:15
They have their own distinct design. The numerals have a cool font, and the design is extremely professional - no inconsistancies or silly elements. The moon phase is very beautifully designed, so clear and elegant. The jumping hour seems to work practica...
I'll do my best
By: Steyr : June 23rd, 2008-15:47
Well, in fact, the stretching comes from variable speed. The closer the numbers are, the fastets is the speed in this area. And vice versa. There a a couple of solutions to make the speed variable in a simple way. One of them is the useage of oval gears o...
