Horological Meandering

Blued steel hands? No, just a trick of the light - reflecting the sky at just the right angle. Funny thing: I actually make a point of wearing this when the moon is at more than half, so as best to reveal the painted mother-of-pearl moon disks on the 'sta...  

Hermes has done a really good job of their watchmaking rollout. Very visually unique

The stamped "H" pattern on the bridges and plates looks tacky to me, and I honestly think Hermès would have done better to use a solid case back with some kind of clever, on-brand engraving. That, or up their finishing game.

However, Hermès doesn't identify the actual dial material that I can see. It most certainly is not mother-of-pearl. Labradorite is one possibility, but that's about as far as my gemologist certification will get me. It certainly is among the most lively t... 

Great watch and shots 😊👍🏻

Thanks for the pictures. All the best, Jon