Founded in Paris in 1837, the House of Hermès built its reputation for excellence on its skill in making horse saddles. Five generations of enterprising artisans have opened up new domains and conquered new markets. Throughout, the House has grown in a spirit of inventive fidelity to the essential values handed down from its founders who guided its first steps into a century eager for change and progress. The Hermès watchmaking tradition dates back to the 1920s, it has thus been combining inventiveness and know-how for over 90 years through an approach firmly grounded on creative craftsmanship.
As respectful of the past as they were enthusiastic about the future, they passed on to their successors a fervent appreciation of fine materials and simple presentation, a love of superb craftsmanship made to last, and the energy to keep on innovating
An unmistakable added touch of charm is the unique Hermès watches signature, and its creative and dreamlike vision of time touches dimensions and emotions reaching well beyond mere temporal measurement.