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 Graphene features a 42mm slightly rectangular case that, in this instance, is made of graphene composite and ceramic to ensure that it is both; black in color and extremely light and strong on the wrist. Topped with a satin-brushed and polished ceramic 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.

Watch is in overall near-mint condition. The graphite composite case shows a few light signs of wear, while the display case back displays some light surface marks with well-defined engravings around the edge. The dial and hands remain like new. It is fitted with an Hermès orange rubber strap and a black pin buckle, both remaining near mint, and includes a spare black Hermès rubber strap. Comes complete with inner and outer boxes and warranty booklets.

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