Tte--Tte with Philippe DelhotalArtistic Director at La Montre Herms

p/p pandnbsp;/p pMapping the journey making impeccable leather goods to fine watches, Philippe Delhotal, Artistic Director at La Montre Hermandegrave;s, shares with us details on the new techniques and innovations infused to notch up the craftsmanship game.andnbsp;br /br /strongIn the current economic scenario, how easy or difficult is it to focus on creativity and innovation?/strongbr /Creativity is at the centre of Hermandegrave;sandrsquo;s developments. It lies in remaining loyal to the values of the house: an elegant and discreet style, beautifully crafted products, and strong creativity. We should not be guided by the mood of the market. We will continue to create products that make our customer dream by bringing a touch of fun.br /br /strongSince joining La Montre Hermandegrave;s as creative director in 2009, what are some of the developments that youandrsquo;ve initiated?/strongbr /Since 2009, we have been developing the craftsmanship segment with a range of exceptional and limited pieces highlighting some specific know-how to apply in watchmaking such as marquetry, crystal, porcelain, enamel or lacquer. The year 2011 was a strong year with the launch of the Arceau Le Temps Suspendu, which showed a different way of interpreting time with an unconventional and singular complication. More recently, we have introduced a new product lineandmdash;Slim dandrsquo;Hermandegrave;sandmdash;which is performing well for both, men and women models. We are bringing new versions to set this line as one of our strong pillars.br /br /strongOne of our favourite watches this year is the Slim dandrsquo;Hermes Email Grand Feu. What is your vision for this collection?How do you see it expanding?/strongbr /The Hermandegrave;s Slim watch is not out to beat world records. On the contrary, the main purpose is to achieve a technical and aesthetic balance.andnbsp; Achieving thinness is never at the expense of the horological fundamental of a steady rate. As with the design of the watch, the purpose is to attain the right balance. This movement is unique in terms of its conception. Our recently built ultra-thin micro-rotor has benefitted from all the technological progress of the 21st century as well as historical knowledge. On top of this, it is important to highlight that the new Slim dandrsquo;Hermandegrave;s showcases Hermandegrave;sandrsquo;s vertical integration: the movement comes from Vaucher (partly owned by Hermandegrave;s), the strap is made in the Hermandegrave;s leather workshops, the dial at Natandeacute;ber SA (owned by Hermandegrave;s), and the case is made at Joseph Erard SA (also owned by Hermandegrave;s). Slim dandrsquo;Hermandegrave;s has a high potential either within the core collection or with more exceptional pieces highlighting craftsmanship. It is an elegant and classic, but also contemporary piece that speaks to the essentials of the brand. It is an elegant Hermandegrave;s object that appeals to customers looking for a singular timepiece with a strong Hermandegrave;s DNA and high quality in terms of movement and finishing./p pandnbsp;/p pstrongOver the years, weandrsquo;ve seen many designs that focus on various mandeacute;tiers dandrsquo;art. How has this worked out for the brand?/strongbr /Hermandegrave;s is a house of craftsmanship and quality highlighting a richness of creation. This is part of our DNA not only for watches but for all different mandeacute;tiers within the house.br /br /strongCan you tell us about the inspiration for the new range of watches and some of your favourite pieces?/strongbr /My sources of inspiration are mainly based on the extraordinary creative wealth of the Hermandegrave;s universe. This is particularly true of the exceptional pieces that highlight artistic crafts. I particularly like the new Slim dandrsquo;Hermandegrave;s line, which for me, brings very fine elegance.br /br /strongHave you observed any developing trends? What is your overall trend forecast for 2016?/strongbr /Trends are generally ephemeral and often opportunistic. Here at Hermandegrave;s, we donandrsquo;t follow trends; instead, creativity sets the tone. That being said, there are a number of genuinely interesting developments emerging in watchmaking, particularly with new materials.br /br /strongWhich was your most important project?And what is the most challenging aspect of your role?/strongbr /My day-to-day business is my most important project. There are many challenges, but the most important thing for me is to always try to reconcile design with various technical constraints, and this consistently implies challenging preconceived ideas.br /br /strongIf one could invest in an Hermandegrave;s watch, what do you recommend?/strongbr /There is a wide range of watches which could either please customers looking for high-end mechanical watches or for the ones looking for creative and singular pieces of high quality. With this yearandrsquo;s novelties, I feel that we could respond to various wishes and we would be really pleased to present our collection to any client who feels close to the Hermandegrave;s culture./p pandnbsp;/p pstrongMore On andgt;andgt; a href="http://www.luxpresso.com/watches/baselworld" target="_blank"Baselworld/a/strong/p

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