CONTEMPORARY CUSHION
Hermès adds ultra-light graphene to one version of its all-new H08 , a cushion-shaped debut that could become a flagship model of the brand ’ s contemporary watch collection .
THE 39MM HERMÈS H08 WILL DEBUT WITH TWO titanium-cased models and one created using a novel graphene-filled composite case , topped by a brushed and polished ceramic bezel .
This darker graphene version also offers a black gold-coated dial , distinctive Arabic numerals and black nickel-coated hands . The two other H08 debuts are titanium-cased , with one in matte black DLCcoated titanium and the second in satin-brushed titanium . These arrive with a black nickel-coated dial and can be matched with a blue or black fabric strap or a black or orange rubber strap .
As is typical from with Hermès watches , the dial font and the case ’ s pleasing geometric lines complement each other perfectly . In fact , with H08 Hermès utilizes a dial font that specifically mimics the cushion shape of the case . Note how the namesake 8 and the 0 , are especially evocative , with perfectly proportioned shapes that could also be called cushion-shaped . The H can be seen in the link shape of the new titanium bracelet used on the brushed titanium model , as well as on the visible movement bridges and rotor .
Inside each watch Hermès places its own H1837 automatic movement , visible through the sapphire caseback .
Prices : $ 5,500 ( titanium on rubber strap or webbed fabric ); $ 5,700 ( titanium with DLC coating on rubber strap or webbed fabric ); $ 6,050 ( titanium on titanium bracelet ) and $ 8,900 ( graphene on rubber strap )
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