Inspired by a men’s silk scarf – The $113k Hermès Slim d?Hermès C?est la fête timepiece has a whacky skeleton motif on its dial
Hermès, the French luxury maison par excellence, has released its latest highly limited timepiece that celebrates the brand?s commitment to artistic crafts and Métiers d’Art. Debuting at Watches & Wonders 2021, the new Hermès Slim d?Hermès C?est la fête is a work of art that has been made possible thanks to the craftsmanship of the skilful enamellers and engravers. As the name suggests, the limited edition piece is built on the Slim d?Hermès watch that was created by Philippe Delhotal in 2015. The simplicity of the round case of the Slim d?Hermès contrasted by the intricate motif on the dial gives the timepiece a very interesting aesthetic quality.
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The motif on the dial showcasing a skeleton figure in a tailcoat and top hat riding a skeleton horse is taken from the men?s silk scarf designed by Daiske Nomura in 2012. The Japanese artist and illustrator collaborated with the luxury brand to the flat illustration into three-dimensional design that looks very different from anything we have seen thus far. David Marchon
According to Hermès, the C’est la fête dials are handcrafted in Switzerland and only three artisans are responsible for creating each of these masterpieces. One of the craftsman does the miniature enamel, one does the pailloné enamel, and the last one is responsible for the intricate engraving work.
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The meticulous technique of paillonné enamel involves inserting gold or silver leaf paillons between th...
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