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Apple and Hermès
Unveil the Apple Watch Hermès Collection
Apple and Hermès introduced Apple
Watch Hermès, a new collection of Apple
Watch in stainless steel with finely crafted
leather bands in distinctive styles from
Hermès, including the Single Tour, Double
Tour and cuff, while respecting the design
and functionality of the Apple Watch. The
collaboration merges Apple’s unparalleled
product innovation with the heritage,
iconography and craftsmanship of Hermès,
creating a unique expression of Apple
Watch.
“Apple and Hermès make very different
products, but they reflect the deep
appreciation of quality design,” said
jonathan ive, Apple’s chief design officer.
“both companies are motivated by a
sincere pursuit of excellence and the
desire to create something that is not
compromised. Apple Watch Hermès is a
true testament to that belief.”
“At Hermès, we strive to provide our clients
with elegant, creative and functional
objects for their everyday lives,” said PierreAlexis Dumas, Hermès’ executive vice
president in charge of artistic direction.
“What more contemporary and relevant
expression of this principle could there
be than this collaboration with Apple. We
are strongly united by the same deeply
held ideas and principles. i see it as the
establishment of an alliance in excellence;
like horse and carriage, a perfect team.”
The Single Tour with the 38 mm stainless
steel case comes in fauve barenia leather,
noir box leather and capucine Swift leather,
while the Single Tour with 42 mm stainless
steel case comes in fauve barenia leather
and noir box leather. The Double Tour pairs
with the 38 mm stainless steel case and
is available in fauve barenia leather and
bleu jean, capucine and etain Swift leather.
The cuff pairs with the 42 mm stainless
steel case and is available in fauve barenia
leather only. Across the collection, each
stainless steel case features an etching
of the Hermès signature and includes a
customisable face with three exclusive dial
designs inspired by clipper, cape cod and
espace Hermè s watches.