{"product_id":"chrome-plated-hermes-3000-typewriter-new-platen-4","title":"Chrome plated Hermes 3000 Typewriter - New platen","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustom Mirror-Finish Chrome-Plated Hermes 3000 Typewriter | Edition #9 of 9 | Brand-New Platen \u0026amp; Free Worldwide Shipping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📖 Product Overview: The World’s Most Exclusive Custom Hermes 3000\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresenting the \u003cb\u003e9th Custom Chrome-Plated Hermes 3000\u003c\/b\u003e ever produced by our workshop. Hand-built on a annual basis, our custom-plated Hermes 3000 series is widely considered the crown jewel of modern typewriter restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining the world-renowned Swiss mechanics of Paillard with a custom mirror-chrome main frame and a high-gloss dark metallic grey base, this machine fuses high-end luxury aesthetics with unmatched mechanical performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have always insisted that the Hermes 3000 (alongside the 2000, Media 3, and Baby Hermes) remains the smoothest typewriter ever engineered. Its unique key geometry produces effortless feedback, making it ideal for long hours of writing without finger fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌐 Provenance \u0026amp; Global Collectors Registry (Editions 1 through 9)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the delicate mechanical architecture of the Hermes 3000, very few restorers worldwide possess the technical expertise to fully dismantle, chrome-plate, and rebuild these machines to factory tolerances. Only \u003cb\u003eNine \u003c\/b\u003ehave ever left our workshop since 2018:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1st Edition (2018):\u003c\/b\u003e New York, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2nd Edition (2019):\u003c\/b\u003e Sweden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3rd Edition (2020):\u003c\/b\u003e Tennessee, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4th Edition (2021):\u003c\/b\u003e California, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5th Edition (2022):\u003c\/b\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6th Edition (2023):\u003c\/b\u003e Massachusetts, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7th Edition (2024):\u003c\/b\u003e Singapore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8th Edition (2025):\u003c\/b\u003e New York, USA \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9th Edition (2026): ???? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📊 Technical Specifications \u0026amp; Workshop Upgrades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand \u0026amp; Model:\u003c\/b\u003e Hermes 3000 (Model 1 \/ Curved Body Shell)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Paillard S.A. (Yverdon, Switzerland)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand-New Vulcanized Rubber Platen Fitted (£150 Value):\u003c\/b\u003e Equipped with a freshly vulcanized rubber platen roller for superior key-strike cushioning, quiet typing acoustics, and crisp ink transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustom Rubber Feet:\u003c\/b\u003e Upgraded with brand-new, high-grip rubber feet (custom-molded, NOT cheap 3D-printed plastic) for solid, slip-free tabletop stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% Workshop Restored:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully dismantled down to the individual keys, segment, and carriage components (see our workshop disassembly photos), chemically degreased, re-aligned, and calibrated for heavy daily typing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFresh Ribbon Installed:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-installed with a brand-new Black \u0026amp; Red ribbon on original metal spools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 Custom Cosmetic Presentation \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMirror-Chrome Main Frame:\u003c\/b\u003e High-luster chrome plating on the main outer frame . \u003ci\u003e(Workshop note: Minor surface imperfections from the hand-plating process are present, along with one subtle surface dent on the left frame side ( looks like to points) —clearly photographed for complete transparency).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustom Dark Metallic Grey Base:\u003c\/b\u003e The bottom pan has been refinished in a deep metallic grey to complement the polished chrome frame, complete with freshly hand-repainted color selector pointers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeycaps:\u003c\/b\u003e Original seafoam green keys, individually hand-cleaned, sanitized, and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Metal Lid:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes its original matching metal lid with light, authentic vintage storage marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Documentation:\u003c\/b\u003e Accompanied by its original vintage instruction manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplimentary Gift:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes \u003cb\u003eone free heavy-duty wool typewriter pad\u003c\/b\u003e to protect your desk surface and optimize typing sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✍️ Typeface \u0026amp; Font Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypeface Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean, highly legible \u003cb\u003eElite Typeface\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFont Pitch:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e13 Characters Per Inch (13 CPI)\u003c\/b\u003e—delivering dense, razor-sharp alignment for manuscripts, letters, and fine creative work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📋 Quick Specifications Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel \u0026amp; Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Chrome Hermes 3000 (\u003cb\u003eEdition #9\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMechanical Condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Fully dismantled, flushed, and restored\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlaten Roller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand-New Vulcanized Rubber Platen Fitted\u003c\/b\u003e (£150 Value)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish \u0026amp; Aesthetics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMirror-finish Chrome Frame \u0026amp; Dark Metallic Grey Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand-new custom high-grip rubber feet (non-plastic)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRibbon Installed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand-new Black \u0026amp; Red ribbon on original metal spools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Extras\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal metal lid, original manual, \u0026amp; \u003cb\u003eFREE Typewriter Pad\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlobal Shipping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREE Worldwide Express Delivery Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRestoration Experts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalid Saad \u0026amp; Joujou (\u003ci\u003eBBC's The Repair Shop\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Invest in Edition #9?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only one produced per year and eight already resting in private collections across the globe, Edition #9 is a functional work of art. Fully restored by experts featured on \u003ci\u003eBBC's The Repair Shop\u003c\/i\u003e, it offers world-class Swiss mechanical precision wrapped in a show-stopping chrome finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌍 Global Shipping, Timelines \u0026amp; Tariff Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e🌐 100% Free Worldwide Delivery (Included in Price):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike our standard listings, \u003cb\u003eall international air courier shipping fees anywhere in the world are 100% included in the purchase price\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e🇺🇸 United States \u0026amp; 🇬🇧 United Kingdom:\u003c\/b\u003e Free shipping with \u003cb\u003eall US import tariffs and customs duties fully prepaid\u003c\/b\u003e by our workshop. Zero hidden fees at checkout or delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e🇪🇺 Europe, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇦🇺 Australia \u0026amp; Rest of World:\u003c\/b\u003e Dispatched within 24 hours via premium tracked air express, arriving directly to your door in 3 to 7 working days. Customs and taxes are not included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProprietary Global Packaging Protocol:\u003c\/b\u003e To protect this mirror-finish custom piece during international air travel, we mechanically lock down the carriage rail, insulate the frame in multi-layered shock-absorbing cushioning, and suspend the entire unit within extra-heavy-duty, double-walled shipping cartons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🤝 The \"Ready-to-Write\" Package \u0026amp; Lifetime Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnbox \u0026amp; Start Writing:\u003c\/b\u003e Your Chrome Hermes 3000 arrives pre-installed with your fresh ribbon, your free typewriter pad, and our step-by-step startup instructions. Simply unbox, release the carriage lock, and begin typing immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVideo Learning Academy:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a direct link to our dedicated YouTube video tutorial for operating, maintaining, and changing ribbons on your specific Hermes 3000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifetime Technical Partnership:\u003c\/b\u003e Every typewriter we sell comes with lifetime technical support. You receive direct email and video-call troubleshooting access to Walid and Joujou, the celebrated restoration experts from the BBC's \u003ci\u003eThe Repair Shop\u003c\/i\u003e and major Netflix productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003ci\u003eHave questions about Hermes typewriters or custom finishes? 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