Inspired by Hermès' signature Chaîne d'Ancre link, Henri d'Origny created the 'Cape Cod' watch for the maison in 1991, and today it's available in so many beautiful variations. This one has a square mother-of-pearl dial dotted with eight diamonds and housed inside a rectangular 18-karat gold case, and is carefully engraved at the back with the Duc-carriage-with-horse emblem. The ruby alligator strap is polished and stitched with the same attention to detail as the brand's iconic bags.

Each Hermès 'Cape Cod' watch comes with instructions on how to change the strap and a tool to enable you to do so.

Shown here with: Khaite Sweater.

This item's measurements are:

• Circumference: 18cm / 7.2in
• Min. Circumference: 16cm / 6.2in
• Width of Face: 2cm / 0.9in
• Width of Strap: 1cm / 0.4in

Movement

• Swiss-made quartz movement

Functions

• Hour and minute hands

Dial

• Mother-of-pearl dial
• Gold baton hands, diamond-dot indices, total weight: 0.02-carats

Case

• 18-karat gold case
• Crown for time adjustments
• Sapphire glass crystal
• Engraved case back
• Pin buckle-fastening ruby-red alligator strap

Specifications

• Case diameter: 23mm
• Water resistance: 3 bar
• Comes in a presentation box
• Alligator: USA
• Mother-of-pearl: Australia
• This piece has been certified in accordance with the Hallmarking Act 1973
• NET-A-PORTER is a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council
• Reference number: 048305WW00
• Manufactured in Switzerland