If you've yet to own a high horology timepiece, this Hermes watch might just be your first taste of one. This is 'the' Hermes watch - the Hermes Slim D'Hermes GM Manufacture. Unveiled in 2015 - it made waves with HODINKEE calling it a future classic and singing its praises - with its Vaucher Manufacture Movement, 39mm case size, silver opaline dial, and artistic numerals designed especially for this watch; this is truly one of the best watches by Hermes in their collection.
 
Everything about this watch is carefully and meticulously designed. Let's start with the dial - which looks simple and appears Bauhaus-like in execution - until you notice the fine details. The slim hands draw your eyes in - and the hour and minute hands which at first glance appear simple, but are actually polished on one side and brushed on the other. It creates just enough interest when the light hits the watch's face and makes it easy to tell the time. The case lugs accentuate the slim nature of the watch, which arches inwards - to one of the best leather straps made on earth today. Even the buckle is artistically designed - it sits totally flush when the watch is worn - such is the detailed artistry of a Hermes watch. If Rolex is an overengineered watch - this is the opposite - beautifully executed in high horology standards comparable by the best watchmakers in the world.
 
Turn the watch around, and you can see how slim and artfully decorated the movement is - with the interlocking H design evoking the brand name. The micro-rotor ensures the watch winds so smoothly and effortlessly, and the edges of the movement are so well finished that you're wondering if you are handling a watch three times its price. It truly is a sight to behold - nothing comes close at this price range, not even Omega, Cartier, Grand Seiko.
 
If you're looking for a dress watch, this is it. If you're not looking for a dress watch - this can still fit into your collection - just change out the black leather strap and you can transform it to an everyday watch!