Hermes has been pushing the boundaries of its brand with recent releases and the Slim d’Hermes GMT edition is no exception to this rule. The Slim d'Hermes could be considered the flagship timepiece for Hermes and the new GMT edition sees the brand straying away from its equestrian roots to something more focused on jet setters. The Slim d’Hermes GMT edition features a modest 39.5mm and is just 9.48mm thick. The case is comprised of palladium, a rare metal that looks like platinum but is lighter and harder to obtain. The case is water-resistant up to 30m and comes with a matte graphite alligator strap with blue stitching accents.
The dial features a unique slate color with a sunburst chapter ring. At the 10 o'clock position is a silver GMT counter, and at the 6 o'clock position users will find a guilloche center. The entire movement of the watch is powered by a micro-rotor, that beats at 3Hz and has a power reserve of 42 hours. The front panel is sapphire and the entire piece is dressed with polished screw heads and hand-chamfered bridges.
Palladium-Built Watches
The Hermes Slim d’Hermes GMT Edition is Stylish and Built of Rare Metals
Trend Themes
1. Palladium-built Watches - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Exploring the use of rare metals like palladium to create stylish and unique timepieces.
2. GMT Edition Timepieces - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Designing watches with GMT features for jet setters and travelers.
3. Micro-rotor Movements - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing watches with micro-rotor movements to enhance power reserve and efficiency.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Watch Industry - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Leveraging rare materials and unique features to create high-end timepieces that cater to affluent customers.
2. Fashion Industry - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborating with luxury watch brands to create stylish timepieces that complement high-end fashion trends.
3. Metal Mining Industry - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Expanding the search for rare metals, like palladium, to meet the growing demand for unique and valuable materials in various industries.