Apple and Herm·s have introduced new Apple Watch Herm·s styles and an expanded assortment of bands that incorporate Herm·s’ signature palette alongside a series of bold new colors.
With a design process driven entirely by a shared ambition for ultimate beauty and utility, the collection pairs Apple Watch Series 2 with finely handcrafted leather bands in distinctive styles from Herm·s, and features exclusive watch face designs inspired by the iconic Clipper, Cape Cod and Espace Herm·s models. Apple Watch Herm·s is the ultimate tool for modern living, a product of elegant, artful simplicity and functionality.
'Apple Watch Series 2 requires iPhone 5 or later running iOS 10 or later. watchOS 3 and iOS 10 will be available beginning Tuesday, September 13 as a free software update. Some features are not available in all regions or all languages.
'Every customer who buys Apple Watch Herm·s will be offered free Personal Setup, in-store or online, to help set up and personalize their new Apple Watch with calendars, notifications, apps and more.
'Ours is a partnership born of parallel thinking and mutual regard ' we share similar preoccupations, ever evolving and refining our design,' said Jonathan Ive, Apple's chief design officer.
'We are united by the same vision, the uncompromising pursuit of excellence and authenticity, and the creation of objects that remain as relevant and functional as they are beautiful. This is a new step of our attelage,” said Pierre-Alexis Dumas, Herm·s' executive vice president, in charge of artistic direction.
Design
The expanded Apple Watch Herm·s collection includes a new style ' the Double Buckle Cuff in Swift and Epsom calfskin leathers, inspired by an archetypal Herm·s sandal design by Pierre Hardy, creative director of Herm·s shoes and jewelry, elegantly framing the wrist in new colors including Rose Jaipur, ·toupe and Bleu Agate.
The new Single Tour Deployment Buckle band is a reimagined take on a classic form, pairing the elemental simplicity of Herm·s Barenia calfskin leather with the modernity of an Herm·s hidden deployment buckle, which opens with a click of two side buttons. The classic Double Tour and Single Tour styles continue for fall in refreshed colors including Anemone.
New Apple Watch Herm·s models pair with Apple Watch Series 2, which features GPS, water resistance 50 meters,* a two-times-brighter display, a powerful dual-core processor and watchOS 3, and include an exclusive Herm·s Sport Band in signature orange. The water resistant Sport Band is light and flexible for ultimate comfort and durability when working out, and is uniquely etched with 'Apple Watch Herm·s.'
Pricing & Availability
'Apple Watch Herm·s is available in two different case sizes, 38 mm and 42 mm. The 38 mm Single Tour is $1149 (US); 42 mm Single Tour is $1199 (US); 38 mm Double Tour is $1299 (US); 42 mm Single Tour Deployment Buckle is $1399 (US); and 38 mm Double Buckle Cuff is $1499 (US) from select Apple Stores and select Herm·s stores, specialty stores and department stores.
'Apple Watch Herm·s will be available beginning Friday, September 23 in Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macau, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, the UK and the US.
'Apple Watch Herm·s Bands are sold separately and are available beginning Friday, September 16.** The Single Tour Band is $339 (US), Double Tour is $489 (US) and Double Buckle Cuff is $689 (US).
