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boltman
·Any guesses to what it may be?
Dec 13th is the reveal
Dec 13th is the reveal
Hodinkee Hermès collaboration
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Vitezi
·I'm only interested in the Universal Geneve x Hermes collaboration (circa 1938):
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/found-a-universal-geneve-chronograph-retailed-by-hermes-and
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/found-a-universal-geneve-chronograph-retailed-by-hermes-and
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boltman
·Wow. That’s a historic collab.
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ReturnOfUltraman
·If it's a Universal Geneve x Hermes collaboration similar to @Vitezi's post, I'll strongly consider it, since' I've been on the search for a Universal for some time now.
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BenBagbag
·If it's a Universal Geneve x Hermes collaboration similar to @Vitezi's post, I'll strongly consider it, since' I've been on the search for a Universal for some time now.
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donashby
·There is a Universal watch with Hermès on the dial coming up for auction in Switzerland tomorrow, but it looks different to this advert. Any idea if it is real? Here is the link
https://www.auction.fr/_fr/lot/univ...ographe-ronde-mecanique-15078126#.XBBqmvpOmf0
https://www.auction.fr/_fr/lot/univ...ographe-ronde-mecanique-15078126#.XBBqmvpOmf0
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Syrte
·It can’t be briefcase or jewelery. Hermes holds uncontested leadership in leathercraft and has zero interest in entering into partnerships to boost that part of their business. However for a number of years they have been investing in upping their game in horology, so that their watches can compete in a luxury tier with their own movements.
To that end they bought a significant stake (about 25 to 50% IIRC) in a Swiss movement manufacture.
So the collaboration must be for a watch—where Hermes gains hipness and credentials for horology, and where Hodinkee gains further aura by being associated with a brand which projects an image of ultimate refinement and aristocracy, in a subdued and non flashy way.
Ben Clymer made it clear with his strategic annoucement that they’re a marketing and sales business with a glossy magazine attached but no longer an online blog.
Providing unbiased information is not something that pays, if you like Ferraris and luxury resorts at Lake Como you need to find a better line of business. At least you’ve got to give Ben Clymer credit for being clear about it.
To that end they bought a significant stake (about 25 to 50% IIRC) in a Swiss movement manufacture.
So the collaboration must be for a watch—where Hermes gains hipness and credentials for horology, and where Hodinkee gains further aura by being associated with a brand which projects an image of ultimate refinement and aristocracy, in a subdued and non flashy way.
it use to be abit subtle. Now it's like a factory, churning out X colabs etc
Providing unbiased information is not something that pays, if you like Ferraris and luxury resorts at Lake Como you need to find a better line of business. At least you’ve got to give Ben Clymer credit for being clear about it.
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ConElPueblo
·Probably just another ridiculously priced leather strap. Or watch roll.
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Lonestar
·Probably just another ridiculously priced leather strap. Or watch roll.
This is the best guess I think. Hermes is leather, Hodinkee is hype, both can do wonders together 😀
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sdre
·It can’t be briefcase or jewelery. Hermes holds uncontested leadership in leathercraft and has zero interest in entering into partnerships to boost that part of their business. However for a number of years they have been investing in upping their game in horology, so that their watches can compete in a luxury tier with their own movements.
To that end they bought a significant stake (about 25 to 50% IIRC) in a Swiss movement manufacture.
So the collaboration must be for a watch—where Hermes gains hipness and credentials for horology, and where Hodinkee gains further aura by being associated with a brand which projects an image of ultimate refinement and aristocracy, in a subdued and non flashy way.
Ben Clymer made it clear with his strategic annoucement that they’re a marketing and sales business with a glossy magazine attached but no longer an online blog.
Providing unbiased information is not something that pays, if you like Ferraris and luxury resorts at Lake Como you need to find a better line of business. At least you’ve got to give Ben Clymer credit for being clear about it.
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Syrte
·S., I missed that bit... is this clearly called out somewhere on their website?
thanks 😀
Paul
Probably just another ridiculously priced leather strap. Or watch roll.
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STANDY
··schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collectorNothing says Hodinkee like a H
But we know Hodinkee will be more into a style like below
( the above watch is Very similar to few other brands they have partnershiped with 😗)
But we know Hodinkee will be more into a style like below
( the above watch is Very similar to few other brands they have partnershiped with 😗)
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MMMD
·My sources inform me it's a shell cordovan jerkin.
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.And they have us writing about it so they win! Honestly I enjoy the website as long as the content is there. I’ve stopped buying their straps though. I was very disappointed with the quality.
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··schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector
Mike, if there was any article of men's clothing that needs a comeback. You nailed it.
( Could see myself wearing one of these and not looking too out of place in Darwin 😉 )
( notice the watch
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.at
On balance when you compare cost/quality to other makers....Just don't measure up. Most recent had a 1mm difference lug width. Should have sent it back but I was busy and forgot about it.
I thought their straps were JPM straps ?
Never held one in hand but they looked very cool.
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