Hermès Pocket Watch Features Majestic Horses

Latest Slim d’Hermès Masan Masan features horsehair marquetry and engraving that weave a unique and precious equestrian face-off.

Framed by white gold, a pair of noble steeds sculpted in braided horsehair and engraved in rose gold highlight the union between Hermès style and expertise. Created in 2015 by Philippe Delhotal, the Slim d’Hermès expresses the very essence of Hermès: a singularity composed of rigorous discipline and a fine balance.

The cover and dial of this one-of-a-kind pocket watch reinterpret the Masan & Masan silk scarf motif by Thai designer Terawat Teankaprasith. The ancestral art of horsehair weaving – masan meaning ‘braided horse’ in Thai – consists in collecting the prolific water hyacinth, drying it in the sun, then weaving it by hand to create objects such as baskets, hats, and or animal figurines.

Inspired by this oriental basket-making technique, the Slim d’Hermès Masan Masan combines engraving and horsehair marquetry in a subtle interpretation of the equestrian world cherished by Hermès. To create the weave on the cover and dial, the craftsman meticulously selects different shades of horsehair, cuts them and then glues them one by one, patiently composing the motif.

An expression of Hermès’ expertise both in watchmaking and in leather craftsmanship, this elegant and singular watch is powered by an ultra-thin Manufacture H1950 mechanical self-winding movement, fitted with a alligator cord strap highlighting its golden tones.

All photos: David Marchon

Technical Specifications:

One-of-a-kind model

MOVEMENT

Type: Manufacture Hermès H1950 movement

Mechanical self-winding, crafted in Switzerland

Diameter: 30 mm (13 .’’’)

Thickness: 2.6 mm

Power reserve: 48 hours

Frequency: 21,600 vph

Functions: Hours, minutes

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