Introducing Hermès Unveils the Slim d’Hermès Tourbillon Néo Brandebourgs Editions

Hermès has long been celebrated for its exquisitely handcrafted dials inspired by the brand’s colourful silk scarves. Each piece tells a different story through unique artistic techniques, reflecting the rich history and craftsmanship of the French maison. Now, Hermès unveils the latest masterpieces in the Slim d’Hermès collection, for the first time fitted with a tourbillon.

The dial is adorned with the silhouette of a military jacket reimagined by Japanese designer Daiske Nomura. This motif was originally created in 1972 by artist Caty Latham for a silk scarf, inspired by a book on 19th-century uniforms from the Émile Hermès collection. The design, named Néo Brandebourgs, is a striking reinterpretation of heritage and modernity.

The platinum case, measuring 39.5 mm in diameter, features the signature Slim d’Hermès round profile, a perfect expression of understated elegance. It frames the dial with refined restraint, balancing the futuristic aesthetic with ceremonial inspiration. Both the front and back are protected by anti-glare sapphire crystal, while a water resistance of 30 metres ensures everyday durability.

The artistic dial is crafted in two intricate stages. First, the richly detailed features of the jacket are hand-engraved using a burin, carving out contours and reliefs to create a three-dimensional effect. Then, miniature painting techniques bring the design to life with vivid colour. Both versions share a grained dark background and a beige-grained base for the jacket — one rendered in a vibrant palette of neon green and blue, and the other in a subtler mix of browns, light blues, and ochres.

For the first time in this collection, the tourbillon is placed on the dial at 7 o’clock. The cage encasing the tourbillon features two intertwined “Hs”, a subtle reference to the emblem found on the lift doors of the Hermès flagship store at 24 Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris.

Powering both timepieces is the Hermès Calibre H1950T, an ultra-thin self-winding movement. Measuring 30.5 mm across and just 3.4 mm thick at its base (rising to 4.2 mm at the tourbillon), the movement maintains perfect balance and proportion. It delivers a 48-hour power reserve and beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour.

Completing the ensemble are two alligator leather straps, one in Bleu Abysse and the other in Graphite, both crafted in the Hermès ateliers. They add a final touch of sophistication and tactile luxury to this remarkable creation.

Each version is a limited edition of 24 numbered pieces, priced at approximately EUR 130,000 (around AED 556,000).

For more information visit Hermès official website.