Hermès H08 Travel Later in 1953

Later in 1953

This increase in case size was to accommodate their new Caliber 12 movement

Fitted within *arguably* perfect sized 39mm Oyster case is a matte black 'meters first' dial

Such dials are supremely rare

The 16700 thusly presents an opportunity for the true enthusiast to witness that character develop first hand while offering robust internals and modern usability worthy of everyday wear

Hermès H08 Travel Later in 1953Much like Cartier, Herms is a brand that has historically been about design first, function second. That being said, in recent years, the maison has shaken the watch world with not only new, modern, and original designs but also with their push into developing their own movements in partnership with Voucher. One of the finest examples of the brands watchmaking savoir faire is the H08. Launched at Watches & Wonders in 2021, it utilizes a somewhat