Deeply underappreciated...

Sep 25, 2021,15:38 PM
 

design, movement etc

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'Slim d'Hermes, but then different.

 
 By: Geo : September 25th, 2021-10:10
The case is surprising, as the Hermes opted for Grade 2, while Grade 5 titanium is more commonly used for watches. This difference gives a deeper, darker color to the titanium and a slightly rougher surface when sandblasted. The large sapphire crystal, gi...  

This watch is a marvel from a design perspective.

 
 By: BigFatPauli : September 25th, 2021-12:31
The folks at Hermes are so under appreciated by the enthusiast watch community. Wear it in the best of health.

Hermes is indeed under appreciated

 
 By: Geo : September 25th, 2021-17:01
and I don't understand why. Their watches are pretty timeless and are so well build. Maybe someone else has some insight information. GEO

What's hot is based purely on a feeding frenzy and hype, not the watch itself.

 
 By: BigFatPauli : September 25th, 2021-17:23
Why is a Daytona trading at almost $40k? It's a nice watch and all, but for just a bit more you can get a Lange 1815 chronograph. I'm sorry, but they are LEAGUES apart. It is akin to paying a Ferrari price tag for a Honda Civic. Non-sense. There is no log... 

Picked up this one…

 
 By: Ted O : October 25th, 2021-15:56

Picked up this one …

 
 By: Ted O : October 25th, 2021-15:57
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Yes it is a sandwich dial, like Panerai.

 
 By: Geo : September 25th, 2021-16:58
It gives a lot of depth to the dial. GEO

Deeply underappreciated...

 
 By: jporos : September 25th, 2021-15:38
design, movement etc

Beautiful piece 👍

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : September 25th, 2021-16:37

Thank you!

 
 By: Geo : September 25th, 2021-17:01

The Slim is a fantastic watch and as pointed out a real bargain in today’s market. I bought the blue version some time ago and it truly is a stand-out piece.

 
 By: ChetBaker : September 26th, 2021-06:59
The least expensive but most worn watch in my collection. The custom font for the numbers sets it apart. Hodinkee featured in an article on typography earlier this year:

That Hodinkee article was very interesting to read

 
 By: Geo : September 26th, 2021-07:06
because the typography story was illustrated so nicely, with examples. GEO

Élegantissimo

 
 By: 1neilfrancis : October 4th, 2021-18:30
Same/similar movement as used in Parmigiani Tonda, yes? Great looking watch imho.

Yes indeed, same caliber as the Parmigiani Tonda!

 
 By: Geo : October 25th, 2021-18:26
Except for the 'decoration'. GEO