Introducing: Two New Hermès Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune Watches In Titanium And Platinum
Hermès expands the Squelette Lune range with two new titanium and platinum models displaying the lunar cycle as seen from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The earlier Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune combined a 39.5mm bead‑blasted Grade 5 titanium case with a polished platinum bezel. The new releases, however, take this concept further. One watch comes in full Grade 5 titanium, while the other is in fully polished platinum. By extending the collection to three distinct material configurations, Hermès positions the design across a broader spectrum of luxury price points. Despite these variations, each maintains the line’s signature openworked dial with its intricate facets and movement on full display.
The Slim d’Hermès collection has been around since 2015. I went hands‑on with one of the early models back in 2020, and the stainless steel time-only version certainly left an impression. Behind its deceptive simplicity lay a series of well‑conceived details, such as the abstract numerals. The split finishing on the hands also accentuated the natural reflections that occur with alternating angles of light. These features carried over into 2021’s inaugural Squelette Lune, which took a far more extroverted design approach. The skeletonized layout sacrifices some of the line’s minimalism but gains by placing its mechanical wizardry on full display. With light and movement playing such a pivotal role in appreciating this watch, it’s worth seeing in the metal at your local Hermès boutique.
Hermès Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune in titanium and platinum
Starting with the titanium edition, this is arguably the most welcome addition to the Squelette Lune range. Previously, a polished platinum bezel partially obscured the finely bead‑blasted Grade 5 titanium case. Now, the overall case feels more visually concise, with a DLC‑treated anthracite bezel also rendered in Grade 5 titanium. Complementing this darker tone is an ever-so-subtle vert d’eau (pale green) finish applied to the mainplate bridges, which feature a brushed sunburst pattern radiating from the central hands. The black‑gold‑treated baton hands continue the theme of contrasting textures, with one side polished and the other frosted in gray.
Unlike many moonphase watches, the Squelette Lune displays the whole lunar cycle from both hemispheres — even if this is not something you could observe simultaneously from any single point on Earth. Blending harmoniously with the gray tones of the photorealistic moon discs, the titanium edition is the model that most authentically reflects its lunar inspiration. It even calls to mind the Omega Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon, my favorite among the ceramic Speedmasters.
The platinum edition moves in the opposite direction, doubling down on the brilliance of polished heavy metal. With both the case and bezel in full platinum, it stands as the most luxurious of the three Squelette Lune models. The polished surfaces maximize light play, while platinum’s natural brightness elevates the overall impression. A striking blue mainplate signals a more extroverted design choice. Sharing the exact 39.5 × 8.8mm case dimensions, both versions include a push-pin moonphase corrector at 2 o’clock on the case side.
Final specifications and pricing
Even with the openworked dial, this watch remains legible. The time indications may be pushed to the outer edges, but it still features the numerals designed by type specialist Philippe Apeloig exclusively for the Slim d’Hermès. Much of the Manufacture Hermès H1953 movement can be appreciated from the front. However, the case back’s sapphire display offers an even clearer view of the micro‑rotor, with its engraved Hermès logo. The 3.57mm‑thick H1953 caliber has a 3Hz frequency and delivers a 48‑hour power reserve.
The Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune comes with either a matte alligator or calfskin strap in gray or blue, depending on the dial. I prefer the gray strap on the titanium edition. Although using only gray across the titanium model might sound too monotonous, the dial’s differing finishes and layered architecture create enough visual complexity without the need for bold accents. For that reason, the titanium Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune is my favorite of the trilogy. Which is your favorite?
Pricing-wise, the titanium Squelette Lune is £19,980 on the calfskin strap or £20,130 with the matte gris étain alligator option. The platinum edition starts at £33,890 with calf or £34,040 on the matte bleu abysse alligator strap. At £24,050, the inaugural bimaterial version now sits neatly between the two new releases. You can read more about these new Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune watches here.
