Cape Cod
The source of inspiration for this range is forcefully self-evident: Cape Cod and its gentle pace of life, the freedom of the wind and the power of the ocean. The curved case echoes the roundness of the lugs inspired by the links of an “anchor chain” bracelet. The characteristic numerals appear to be polished by the elements. Meticulous expertise has been lavished on polishing the leather straps. Each Cape Cod model combines impressive evocative power and peerless horological craftsmanship.
Cape Cod “H au Galop” grand feu enamel
Inseparably entwined with the destiny of many exceptional watches, grand feu enamelling confers unique light and beauty on the dial of the Cape Cod “H au Galop”. Inspired by a Hermès silk scarf created by Bali Barret, its daring and subtle graphic design, entirely hand-crafted using traditional miniature painting techniques, pays vibrant tribute to the complexity of this time-honoured artistic craft.
By nature an incredibly demanding material, enamel is interpreted here through vivid colours and exquisite geometrical motifs, endowing this model with exceptional depth and an unmistakably contemporary touch. This miniature painting was executed for Hermès by Anita Porchet, a Swiss artist known for her mastery of grand feu enamelling. This extremely delicate technique consists in using a fine brush to apply thin layers of enamel to the dial, which is fired in the oven at a temperature of over 800° Celsius after each stage, in order to vitrify the enamel and fix the colours.
Beating at the heart of a generous white gold case, the mechanical self-winding H1928 movement provides a panoramic view of the intricate workings of its 186 hand-finished parts. The gold oscillating weight and bridges adorned with the sprinkled “H” motif, along with the circular-grained mainplate, bevelled and polished screws and steel parts, are matched by the refined architecture of the dial on the Cape Cod “H au Galop” grand feu enamel watch. A matt alligator leather strap fitted with a white gold folding clasp and signature saddle stitching confers the finishing touch on this “great escape” to the world of artistic craftsmanship.
The Cape Cod “H au Galop” grand feu enamel watch is issued as four one-of-a-kind creations distinguished by their differing dial colours: pepper red, golden yellow, cobalt blue and black/white.
Technical characteristics
Functions
Hours, minutes
Movement
Mechanical self-winding
Calibre H1928
25.6 mm in diameter (11 ½ lignes)
3.5 mm thick
28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
55-hour power reserve, twin series-coupled barrels
196 components, including 32 jewels
Oscillating weight in 916 gold
Hand-bevelled bridges and mechanisms
Oscillating weight and bridges sprinkled with the “H” motif
Dial
Detail of the Hermès “H au Galop” silk scarf
Grand feu enamelled miniature painting
Colours: pepper red, golden yellow, cobalt blue, black-white
750 white gold hands
Case
750 white gold (101 grams)
Size: 36 x 37 mm
Water-resistant to 30 metres
Glass
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal front and back
Strap
Hermès strap in matt black alligator leather
Folding safety clasp in 750 white gold
Designer
Henri d'Origny
