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Blending taut and flowing lines, the Hermes H08 strikes a perfect balance between sporty and sophisticated

BEATING TO THE RHYTHM OF THE MECHANICAL SELF-WINDING

MANUFACTURE HERMÈS H1837 MOVEMENT, THE NEW HERMÈS H08 LINE OFFERS THREE LARGE CUSHION-SHAPED MODELS WITH A SCREW-DOWN CROWN

CONTEMPORARY YET TIMELESS, the new Hermès H08 timepiece has its finger firmly on the pulse of the modern man on the go, keeping in step with his every move in style. At once serious and sensual, robust and delicate, matt and glossy, it is defined by its inherently varied, multi-faceted nature ‒ just like the Hermès man himself; a multidirectional world in which perfect cuts, sensual materials and impeccable standards of comfort are the common denominators. Its circular dial is framed by a square case with softened edges and corners, as if angles and curves were merging into a seamless whole.

The enigmatic name of the Hermès H08 watch hints at graphics, mathematics and metaphysics. The distinctively original font of the numerals chimes with the object, including a 0 and an 8 whose forms evoke that of the case. The 0 numeral embodies emptiness, while the horizontal figure 8 symbolises infinity. Like a journey between nothing and everything. As if echoing the mystery and depth of time.

Beating to the rhythm of the mechanical self-winding Manufacture Hermès H1837 movement, the new Hermès H08 line offers three large cushion-shaped models with a screw-down crown. The first features a graphene-filled composite case, topped by a satin-brushed and polished ceramic bezel.

Its black gold-coated dial is punctuated by a minute track, luminescent Arabic numerals, and black nickel-coated hands displaying the hours, minutes, central seconds, and date at half past four. It is paired with a black rubber strap secured by a titanium butterfly clasp.

Two other variants ‒ the first in matt black DLC-coated titanium and the second in satinbrushed titanium ‒ frame a black nickel-coated dial and are teamed with a blue or black webbing band, or a black or orange rubber strap. In addition to its toughness and comfort, the woven strap specially developed for the Hermès H08 watch epitomises a style that is as sporty as it is sophisticated, entirely consistent with the world of Hermès menswear.