In 1991, the Hermes Cape Cod was born from the unfettered pencil strokes of Henri d’Origny, who was originally supposed to draw a square watch. His creative freedom decided otherwise: it would be “a square within a rectangle”.

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As boldly original as it is rigorously disciplined, the Hermes Cape Cod is composed of two Chaîne d’ancre half-links, the famous motif created by Robert Dumas in 1938 and inspired by ships’ anchor chains.

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A timeless icon, the Hermes Cape Cod is perpetually transformed and lays itself open to all kinds of whimsical interpretations (please read more about here or here). Today, this ever-evolving classic lends its finely balanced shapes to the excellent jewellers skill known as hammering.

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This complex and sophisticated technique enhances the steel case with a unique patina-type effect. The likewise hammered dial is coated with a thin layer of translucent lacquer, in graded shades ranging from anthracite to black.

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The raw yet crafted material, with all its depth and roughness, results in an object with an entirely unexpected look. Finally, the Hermes Cape Cod Martelée combines its off-beat temperament with an understated black calf strap in single or double tour versions.

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Hermes Cape Cod Martelée

Technical specifications:

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Case:

·      Henri d’Origny (1991)

·      Small Model (PM), 23 x 23 mm

·      “A square within a rectangle”

·      Hammered 316L steel case

·      Anti-glare sapphire crystal

Dial: Shaded-black lacquered and hammered dial

Movement: Quartz, crafted in Switzerland

Functions: Hours, minutes

Buckle: 316L steel pin buckle, 12 mm

Strap: Black Barenia calf strap

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The price for the Hermes Cape Cod Martelée is $3,625 for the version with a Barenia calfskin strap on a single wrap and $3,775 for the one on a double wrap.

For more information please visit Hermes Online.