A disruptive square shape, bold colors, and a youthful spirit: There is no need for introductions with the Cape Cod timepiece by Hermes

The French luxury brand recently&nbsp;<a href="http://www.luxuo.com/watches/hermes-cape-cod-25th-anniversary-beautiful-chains.html" target="_blank">celebrated their iconic watch&rsquo;s 25th&nbsp;anniversary</a>, releasing new models of the Cape Cod and proving, if there was a need of it, that it successfully went through the ages and trends without ever getting old.

In a new set of short videos, Hermes shows the unexpected impact the colourful watch can have on its owner. Those conditions, however,&nbsp;are wonderful: from the acute collection it is, to the double wrap-around syndrome, everything seems to imply wearing a Cape Cod does change you for good.&nbsp;

To understand better the frenzy around it, we talked to its creator,&nbsp;Henri d&rsquo;Origny, about the origins, inspiration and evolution of the Cape Cod. To work up an appetite for the the full interview that will be unveiled in the upcoming December/January issue of L&rsquo;Officiel Singapore, here are a few tidbits from the conversation.

How was the DNA of Herm&egrave;s captured in the Cape Cod?

Henry d&rsquo;Origny:&nbsp;The brand&rsquo;s values are centered on craftsmanship, creativity, high quality, and a distinctive, elegant and discreet style. The Cape Cod, which is now an iconic Herm&egrave;s object, has succeeded in evolving over time by combining judicious use of design codes as well as a light-hearted and fanciful approach. I am thrilled to see that it has found its way unscathed through the years. The watch&rsquo;s unique design ensures that it remains as surprising as ever.

Was the process of designing a watch different from the way you designed other objects?

Henry d&rsquo;Origny:&nbsp;As far as I&rsquo;m concerned, I don&rsquo;t design a watch as such but instead imbue an object with Herm&egrave;s&rsquo; house values. I don&rsquo;t look at what&rsquo;s being done elsewhere. I simply like to imagine what I would like our customers to wear.

How did the name &lsquo;Cape Cod&rsquo; come about?

Henry d&rsquo;Origny:&nbsp;My American-born wife spent all her holidays at Cape Cod, which is the East Coast equivalent of Deauville in France. I went there once and its atmosphere inspired me to design the Cha&icirc;ne d&rsquo;Ancre motif. Herm&egrave;s approved that name instantly.

Read the full interview in L&rsquo;Officiel festive issue.

Hermes Explores the Cape Cod Effect(s)

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