The Cape Cod, which also has maritime roots, was born from a casual sketch by Henri d'Origny, Hermès' most free-spirited designer, followed in 1991 by the Nantucket. The Nantucket, which debuted with a powerful form, features a case that goes beyond people's imagination, a rectangle stacked on top of another rectangle. This form was inspired by the links of the Chaine d'Ancre bracelet, a signature Hermès design created by Robert Dumas in 38.
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The hands of the watch also tick over typographic numerals inspired by the design of the Chaine d'Ancre. Crafted in the Hermès Horloger workshops, the Nantucket case is available in gold or stainless steel. Diamonds are set freely within the stainless steel case, seemingly competing with one another for their beauty. These discreet diamonds focus the light onto the matte silvered opaline dial, causing it to dance and sparkle around the mother-of-pearl dial. Nantucket exudes a fluid, light-hearted, and unrestrained elegance.
Typography inspired by the design of the chain d'Ancre
Hermes "Nantucket"
Quartz movement. 18KRG (23mm long, 17mm wide). White mother-of-pearl dial. Water resistant to 30m. Price: 111 million yen (excluding tax).
Quartz movement. 18KRG (23mm long, 17mm wide). White mother-of-pearl dial. Bezel set with 186 diamonds (0.58ct). Water resistant to 30m. Price: 208 yen (excluding tax).
Quartz movement. Stainless steel (23mm long, 17mm wide). Case set with 55 diamonds (0.21ct). Matte rhodium-plated dial set with 35 diamonds (0.09ct). Water resistant to 30m. Price: 827,000 yen (excluding tax).
Quartz movement. Stainless steel (23mm long, 17mm wide). Silver-plated opaline dial. Water resistant to 30m. Price: 348,000 yen (excluding tax).
The appeal of Hermès watches. Recommended as gifts for women.
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A glimpse of Hermès' style in a skeleton watch / Hermès "Arceaux Skeleton"
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Hermès releases new space-themed variations of the Arceau L'Heure de la Lune
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