Cape Cod Petit Modèle Lime

The Cape Cod Watch

Sand dunes kissing the waves, a wind-washed sky, the outline of an anchor chain imprinted on the shoreline: the name Cape Cod instantly conjures up a iodine-rich picture-postcard setting exuding ultra-sporty elegance. For Hermès, it is a model pervaded by a maritime spirit inspired by the link of the famous “Anchor chain” bracelet, an iconic piece of jewellery for the House.

Just as each season brings its palette of colours, Cape Cod treats the strap of its small model to a choice of two new shades. The freshness of lime green evoking the tangy flavour of lemon, interpreted in smooth calfskin in single or double wrap-around versions, adds a sparkling vivacious touch to the sober lines of the steel case. Another colour speaks of other horizons. The smooth calfskin is lit up by an electric blue shade reminiscent of waves shimmering in the moonlight. In the double wrap-around version, the strap forms a majestic twosome with the steel case; while the single version radiates an intensity equalling that of the diamonds which accentuate the case.

This year, the large men’s model opts for the refinement of pewter grey – a deep hue expressed in graded shades on the dial, running from the lighter guilloché central square rimmed with a minute track, through to the delightfully contrasting soft half-shade surrounding the applied rhodium-plated hour-markers. This sophisticated pewter grey colour also extends over the smooth calfskin strap which makes a perfect match with the dial. Strap, case and dial thereby combine to compose an elegantly impromptu monochrome motif.