Hermès has given its Slim d’Hermès line a distinctly London mood with the new Stately Wheels, a platinum tourbillon that turns royal ceremony into miniature watchmaking theatre.
Created in connection with the maison’s boutique at 166 New Bond Street, the watch uses one of Hermès’ most refined canvases for a scene that feels both British and unmistakably Hermès.
It’s limited to just six pieces, which places it firmly in the collector-facing corner of the brand’s Métiers d’Art work.
At a glance
- Hermès has introduced the Slim d’Hermès Stately Wheels, a six-piece platinum tourbillon tied to its New Bond Street boutique.
- The dial features a miniature-painted Queen Alexandra’s State Coach, with the tourbillon visually connected to the coach wheels.
- The watch is powered by the automatic Hermès H1950 T calibre and is priced on request.
A royal coach dial with a moving twist
The dial centres on a miniature painting of Queen Alexandra’s State Coach, rendered against a clean white background that gives the scene plenty of breathing room.
The coach is joined by a pair of drivers and vivid red reins, the kind of precise detail that suits Hermès’ long-running interest in equestrian codes.
What keeps the watch from becoming a static decorative object is the tourbillon at 7 o’clock.
Its cage is visually linked to the wheels of the coach, creating the impression of a mechanical drive belt and giving the entire scene a subtle sense of motion.
It’s a clever use of a high complication, not merely as a technical display but as part of the composition itself.
Platinum restraint in the Slim d’Hermès case
The 39.5mm platinum case keeps the focus on the dial, with the Slim d’Hermès design language doing what it does best.
The round polished bezel, knurled crown and polished lugs are crisp without feeling severe, making the watch dressy but not theatrical.
That restraint matters here, because the dial already carries the narrative weight.
A graphite matt alligator strap completes the watch and keeps the palette grounded, pairing naturally with platinum while letting the painted coach and red reins stand out.
The H1950 T calibre and six-piece allocation
Inside is the Manufacture Hermès H1950 T, an automatic movement with hours, minutes and a tourbillon.
The calibre runs at 21,600 vibrations per hour and offers a 48-hour power reserve, with a self-winding rotor adding daily practicality to an otherwise highly rarefied piece.
The edition is limited to six examples in honour of the New Bond Street address, a detail that gives the watch a specific place in Hermès’ London story.
It also connects neatly with the house’s broader Stately Wheels motif, which has appeared across Hermès objects beyond watchmaking.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Hermès |
|---|---|
| Model | Slim d’Hermès Stately Wheels |
| Case size | 39.5mm |
| Case material | Platinum |
| Dial | Miniature-painted Queen Alexandra’s State Coach scene |
| Movement | Manufacture Hermès H1950 T, automatic |
| Frequency | 21,600 vph, 3 Hz |
| Complication | Tourbillon |
| Functions | Hours and minutes |
| Power reserve | 48 hours |
| Water resistance | 30 metres, 3 bar |
| Strap | Graphite matt alligator leather |
| Production | Limited to 6 pieces |
| Price | Price on request |
The Slim d’Hermès Stately Wheels will appeal to collectors who prefer Hermès at its most artful, where craft, humour and mechanical watchmaking share the same dial without crowding one another.
It’s a tiny London keepsake in platinum, and one with enough movement on the dial to make the pageantry feel alive.
