In an era where horological innovation often sacrifices soul for spectacle, Hermès presents two new versions of the H08—a timepiece that translates the French maison's legendary craftsmanship into the precise realm of haute horlogerie. The Hermès H08 watch etches each moment with deliberate intention. It is attuned to the pulse of its wearer, becoming an extension of their very being. Its energy drives their every movement to the rhythm of the world's beating heart, resonating with a vital impetus that generates time both fluid and precise.
The watch's geometric profile maintains an all-terrain sensibility, fitting seamlessly into the masculine universe of Hermès where precision highlights the sensuality of materials. Between round and square, the H08's cushion-shaped case with subtle edges dares to juxtapose different forms, materials—titanium, ceramic—and finishes—satin-brushed, sunburst, mirror-polished. Each surface treatment creates a visual symphony that changes with light, revealing new facets throughout the day.
Things to Know About the Watches
The collection welcomes two compelling new titanium versions with grained light-colored dials displaying hours, minutes, and seconds. These interpretations accentuate the audacity of the dial's luminescent Arabic numerals and the thoughtfully positioned date aperture at 4:30—maintaining visual balance while providing practical functionality. Ruthenium hands, also coated with blue SuperLumiNova, sweep across this technical canvas within the 42 mm cushion-shaped titanium case. The sunburst satin-brushed ceramic bezel features mirror-polished chamfers that create depth drawing the eye inward, while anti-glare sapphire crystal and a screw-locked crown ensure the 100-meter water resistance expected of such a sporting timepiece.
The first variation captures attention with a vibrant orange touch at the seconds hand tip, transforming the composition from sophisticated to spirited. This version offers a full titanium bracelet, three distinct rubber straps secured by folding clasps and two webbing straps. The titanium case asserts itself with robust character and monochrome finish. The rubber straps sport candid colors—orange, bleu abysse, or black—marrying comfort and dynamism for boardrooms or mountain trails alike. Webbing straps in blue or black provide subtler sophistication through textural character that nods to Hermès' textile heritage.
The second variation allows color to infuse energy directly into the dial through its rhodium-plated crystal sandblasted surface, where ruthenium-plated applied Arabic numerals coated with blue SuperLumiNova catch light against the grained center. The bleu Saint-Cyr numerals give the dial its distinctive tempo, enhanced by a black-gold treated circular satin-brushed minutes disc and transferred minutes track in black or blue. This model is accompanied by a bleu Saint-Cyr and a black rubber strap secured by a folding clasp.
The Movement
At its heart beats the Manufacture Hermès H1837 self-winding movement, a caliber representing the brand's commitment to in-house excellence. The movement's name pays homage to the year Thierry Hermès founded the company, creating a tangible link between saddle-making heritage and horological innovation.
With the Hermès H08 watch, time transcends mere measurement, anchoring itself in material reality while stretching toward infinity. It represents a philosophy where craftsmanship meets innovation, where heritage informs the future, and where telling time becomes personal expression. In a world dominated by digital immediacy, the H08 reminds us that true artisanship, mechanical precision, and timeless elegance cannot be rushed—only perfected.
Sticker Price USD 7,200 on a bracelet, USD 6,650 on a rubber or webbing strap, and USD 7,600 for the bleu Saint-Cyr model. For more info on Hermès click here.
