Watches are one of the few items that when worn, display a person's true character. They can also make a person indulge in a little dose of
extravagance without drawing much criticism, the way other jewelries do.
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| Your watch says a lot about you. (Image Source: picjumbo.com) |
As far as
fashion and functionality are concerned, my choice of watch will always be
Hermes, which began producing watches in Biel Switzerland in 1928
creating La Montre Hermès. The first Hermès watch was made for Jacqueline Hermès by her
father. It was a pocket watch that transformed into a wristwatch, after he
invented a leather strap in Paris workshop that enabled the pocket watch to be
worn on the wrist (Perramong, L., 2011).
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| The first Hermes watch, made for Jacqueline Hermes by her father. (Image Source: pursebop.com) |
Hermes watches are classic and elegant with a large
choice of beautiful straps. Hermes began with the Arceau watch and then quickly
expanded to include the Clipper and Cape Cod watches. In 1997 Hermes launched
the H-Hour watch which features the famous Hermes H (usa.hermes. com, 2016).
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| My very own Hermes Heure H in my favorite color, orange! :) (Image copyright: Jessica E. Vitangcol) |
Originally designed by Hermes designer Philippe Mouquet and
was launched in 1996, the iconic H logo is used on the watch face and features
a square frame.
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(Image Source: hermes, com)
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| It's all in the minute (pun intended) details. (Image Source: hermes.com) |
The cases of the Heure H are fitted with a system that makes it
easy to change straps, whether they be single or double tour, in calfskin,
alligator leather or goatskin, and in a wide range of colors.
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| There's one for each of your changing moods. :) \(Image Source: hermes.com) |
It is available
in silver or gold hardware with sapphire scratch proof crystal glass and the leather
straps also come in extra long so that they can be doubled on the wrist. :)
The pleasure of owning a fine watch is immeasurable for those who, like me, love history, design, engineering, mechanics, and art. :) Watches aren’t always cheap, though, so carefully consider your purpose in buying one. The best advice I can give is to buy watches that you yourself want and like. At the end of the day you need to wear it. Don’t buy a watch just because you see it on other people’s wrists or because someone tells you it is popular. It’s a very personal decision so consider it an extension of your good taste, lifestyle, and maybe a sign of your success. :)
References:
Hermes Interview With Luc Perramond, CEO. Foundation de la Haute Horlogerie
Hermes Paris, http://usa.hermes.com/watches/h-hour
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| Ain't that sweet! (Image Source: hermes.com) |
The pleasure of owning a fine watch is immeasurable for those who, like me, love history, design, engineering, mechanics, and art. :) Watches aren’t always cheap, though, so carefully consider your purpose in buying one. The best advice I can give is to buy watches that you yourself want and like. At the end of the day you need to wear it. Don’t buy a watch just because you see it on other people’s wrists or because someone tells you it is popular. It’s a very personal decision so consider it an extension of your good taste, lifestyle, and maybe a sign of your success. :)
References:
Hermes Interview With Luc Perramond, CEO. Foundation de la Haute Horlogerie
Hermes Paris, http://usa.hermes.com/watches/h-hour
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