The higher end Hermes watches are worth looking at

Nov 27, 2008,06:29 AM
 

They are far, far from being inexpensive, they are as expensive as Hermes leathergoods, BUT they have substantial horological value in terms of construction and finish. The movements are Vaucher, the same folks who make the Richard Mille automatic calibres, and they are finished more elaborately than RM. The dials and cases are well made, one triple calendar model from the Dressage collection has a mother of pearl dial that was quite impressive. Hermes watches are somewhat like their leather goods, very well made, quality beyond reproach, but price to value ratio may be better elsewhere but that is a matter of personal taste and budget; they are not at the extreme end of poor price to value though (and this is where I put the RM005 and RM010).

 

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 By: SJX : November 26th, 2008-08:37
In Celebration of Arceau 30 th Anniversary - Arceau Skeleton (Limited Edition) To celebrate the 30 th anniversary of the Arceau family, Hermès presents the “Arceau Skeleton” in a limited edition of 171 pieces in white gold, contributing through the precis...  

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 By: andrewG : November 27th, 2008-02:02
...I think hermes offer great value watches. Great cases too.

I can't believe I would live to hear...

 
 By: efftee : November 27th, 2008-02:56
...that Hermes made great value anything ha! But I'd have to say their watches are significantly below their usual over-inflated prices of things. There's a model, I forget its name now, that distort the linear display of time to make it seem like certain... 

The higher end Hermes watches are worth looking at

 
 By: SJX : November 27th, 2008-06:29
They are far, far from being inexpensive, they are as expensive as Hermes leathergoods, BUT they have substantial horological value in terms of construction and finish. The movements are Vaucher, the same folks who make the Richard Mille automatic calibre... 

I know what you mean

 
 By: efftee : November 27th, 2008-06:55
Relative to their leather goods, their watches are a bargain! Their belts cost the same as a lower-end watches, their bags can easily fetch as much as, if not more than, a higher-end one. And I noticed this is not a trend for Hermes but looks like Bylgari...