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Hermès transforms its storied Faubourg address into a cosmic tableau with the Slim d’Hermès Faubourg of Dreams—a 24-piece limited edition where art, craft and imagination revolve around time itself
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Time flies. At Hermès, it also floats, glimmers and tells a story. The French maison has long been celebrated for turning everyday objects into poetic expressions, and now it does the same with time itself. The Slim d’Hermès Faubourg of Dreams isn’t merely a watch—it’s a miniature universe on your wrist, where imagination orbits a storied Parisian address.
For over a century, Hermès has mastered the art of crafting objects that unite function with poetry, elevating the everyday into the extraordinary. In the world of Hermès, time isn’t measured solely in hours and minutes—it’s felt in moments, emotions and stories. This philosophy finds one of its most vivid expressions in the Slim d’Hermès Faubourg of Dreams, a timepiece that feels more like a work of art than a conventional watch.
Born from Imagination
The Slim d’Hermès collection, designed by Philippe Delhotal in 2015, embodies understated elegance through clean lines, a refined silhouette and quiet sophistication. It reflects the house’s design language: timeless, balanced and full of character. With its graphic purity and bespoke typography, the collection speaks in a soft but enduring visual tone.
The Faubourg of Dreams edition takes this ethos further. Inspired by the silk scarf of the same name, the dial reimagines the iconic address of 24 Faubourg Saint-Honoré as a dreamlike galaxy. In this surreal vignette, the flagship store becomes a space vessel drifting among the stars. Floating around it are whimsical objects suspended in zero gravity—a horseshoe, an open Hermès bag, a pair of headphones and a retro telephone receiver. It’s a poetic world where the familiar takes flight.
Where Art Meets Horology
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This imaginative vision required more than design—it demanded mastery of some of watchmaking’s rarest decorative crafts. The dial combines engraving and miniature painting, each executed entirely by hand with extraordinary precision.
Its foundation is a disc of aventurine glass, deep blue and dusted with golden flecks that resemble a starry night. Aventurine, known for its natural shimmer and fragility, is notoriously difficult to work with—its flawless use here marks a true feat of craftsmanship. Over this cosmic surface, artisans paint stars and planets, layering pigment to evoke a sense of infinite depth.
Floating above the dial is a sapphire crystal ring adorned with miniature, symbolic objects. At the center stands a sculpted horse—one of Hermès’ most beloved emblems—rendered in faceted silver tones through delicate dyeing and abrasion techniques. It appears dynamic and futuristic, a tribute to the maison’s equestrian roots and ever-evolving spirit.
Beauty Meets Precision
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Beneath the artistry lies remarkable engineering. The Slim d’Hermès Faubourg of Dreams is powered by the ultra-thin H1950 Manufacture movement, crafted in Switzerland to Hermès’ highest standards. Just 2.6 mm thick, this self-winding caliber offers a 48-hour power reserve while preserving the watch’s slim, elegant profile.
The movement is housed in a 39.5 mm white gold case, protected by anti-reflective sapphire crystal on both sides. This allows the wearer to admire not just the cosmic dial, but also the finely decorated mechanism within. A matte alligator strap—available in Graphite or Bleu Abysse—completes the piece, showcasing Hermès’ renowned leather expertise in every detail.
You won’t find this watch just anywhere. The Slim d’Hermès Faubourg of Dreams is produced in a numbered limited edition of only 24 pieces. Each one is unique, requiring hours of meticulous handcrafting to bring the dial to life. For collectors and dreamers alike, it is a rare treasure—a seamless blend of tradition, creativity and story.
Hermès doesn’t treat time as something to control. Instead, the maison reimagines it—turning time into an invitation to dwell in the present and drift into possibility. The Slim d’Hermès Faubourg of Dreams embodies this belief, inviting its wearer to escape the ticking of the clock and enter a dreamscape where horses gallop across galaxies and time becomes a living, luminous art.
Text Anindya Devy

Hermès reimagines time with the Slim d’Hermès Faubourg of Dreams

Anindya Devy,

Hermès