Who could have thought that one of the finest makers of watches and other leather goods could have started from such humble beginnings? Hermes, the name that has today been associated with modern, fashionable and sturdy leather goods and watches, started off in the year 1837 as a manufacturer of harnesses; this small manufacturing center also produced fine saddles for avid patrons who counted on Hermes’ quality of craftsmanship and its consistency with beauty and fine aesthetic qualities. Hermes brought together a fusion of world traditions in craft making and fashion to bring to you only the very best in watches and leather goods.

What better way to survive a fast-paced and competitive world than to improve one’s self when one has established an international reputation? In the 1900’s, Hermes sought to establish its footing elsewhere in the market; this internationally acclaimed company did not want only to be known as a manufacturer of traditional leather goods, but it also wanted to be known as an innovator and provider for modern individuals living fast-paced and progressive lifestyles in the urban and cosmopolitan centers of the world. In this epoch in history, Hermes began manufacturing leather goods for cars and luggage, just what the cosmopolitan and modern individual needed to become more efficient and comfortable with life at hand. Hermes’ products soon became a symbol on its own, drawing patrons from all walks of life, and from all parts of the globe. Hermes was as chic in the United States as it was fashionable in Tokyo, as it was also well-known and respected in Hong Kong.

Hermes’ watches were a phenomenon on its own. Combining unique designs and a long history of the Craft of leather and timepiece making, Hermes’ watches were worn by professional athletes as well as businessmen who knew that time is not only of the essence, but should be worn with style. Hermes’ watches took the world by storm in the 1920s, introducing unforgettable lines of watches that remain today standards of craftsmanship and aesthetic perfection. In the year 2001, the revolutionary new line of auto-quartzes entitled Nomade made its debut in the world market.

The Nomade line, like most auto-quartzes, combines sturdiness and design perfection to fulfill its promise that it would be able to battle the brutal elements of Nature. This particular Hermes line utilizes rotor technology to assure that it has reserved power to make the machine tick from forty five to five hundred days. Because of the success of the Nomade line, Hermes has added another revolutionary sub-line of watches, this time crafted specifically for the ladies.

Another wonderful collection from Hermes is the Cape Cod, which features a veritable world of space-time precision, style and comfort with its Deux Zones variant. Perhaps the most wonderful thing about Hermes is that is its own relationship with its crafting history; it never truly abandons the classics; it only re-envisions these to fit the demands of the modern world. Hermes, to simply put, is elegance.