Lilliputian ladies' watches

Ladies' watches have been swept along with the swing of the pendulum between large and small case sizes, and right now there is an unmistakable trend toward the latter, with makers introducing new models under the 25mm mark It isn't about price; the pieces pictured here are not fashion watches It is more likely a companion trend to the downsizing of men's watches, driven by the vintage fashion, or simply time for a change in the preference for larger watches for women.

The watches are unquestionably feminine and jewelry-like, but in terms of function the diminutive dials might be something of an issue for older eyes Hermès creative director Philippe Delhotal points out that this is only one of several small-sized ladies' watches from the brand, including the 15.5mm Faubourg, the 21mm Heure H and the 23mm Cape Cod "However, we know that Hermès' female customers are looking for delicate watches that are discreet and can be worn with every type of outfit.

We want to create tiny and elegant watches that reflect the values of the House." The point about designing a watch to be worn with every type of outfit is a fair one Cartier and Rolex also have something for women who prefer a smaller watch - Rolex with its 26mm Oyster Perpetual and Cartier with many limited-production jewelry watches but also notably a 22mm model in its revamped Panthère line. . Source