While they might be best-known for their leather goods, Hermes have made large strides into the world of watchmaking thanks to watches like this, the H08. A fresh take on watch design, the H08 juggles aesthetics and wearability in interesting and unique ways. With comfort at the forefront of its design process, the H08 Black Titanium features a 42mm slightly rectangular case that, in this instance, is made of DLC-coated titanium to ensure that it is both; black in color and extremely light and strong on the wrist. Topped with a satin-brushed and polished titanium bezel with mirror-polished chamfers, the H08’s aesthetic is surprisingly bright for a blacked-out watch. Featuring a black gold-coated dial and a color-matched date aperture at half-past-four, the H08’s monochromatic aesthetic proves that Hermes have their eyes on the prize with regards to paying attention to the details that watch collectors love.

The watch is in overall near-mint condition. The titanium case shows light signs of wear on the bezel and case back. The DLC-coated sections remain unmarked, except for a couple of tiny marks on the backs of the lugs. The dial and hands are like new. It is fitted with an orange rubber strap with a titanium pin buckle in near-mint condition. The watch comes complete with box, papers, and receipt.

Brilliantly built and luxuriously designed, the H08 Black Titanium showcases just how impressive Hermes' watchmaking division has become over the last few years.