This Hermès Cape Cod Chaine d’Ancre features a 37 mm “square within a rectangle” 316L steel case with anti-glare sapphire crystal and water resistance to 3 bar. Its dial is rendered in a rich blue lacquer, adorned with matt rhodium-plated “Chaîne d’Ancre” hour markers. At its heart is a Swiss quartz movement (18.6 mm, 6 jewels) powering the hours and minutes. The watch is fitted with a Malta-blue calfskin strap in a single wraparound (long size), which is interchangeable via Hermès’ quick-change system.
The Antarctique combines sophisticated style and look with a genuine in-house power movement bound to stake a major claim in the popular sport-chic segment.
The Antarctique is a 40.5 mm or 38.5 mm three-hander, thin enough to slip comfortably under a cuff, and with a carefully-honed, edgy look. The transparent case back reveals the model’s beating heart, the vigorous, 30-millimeter SXH5 automatic caliber, conceived internally by a multifaceted team. Special attention was given to both performance and appearance, so the movement’s parts are arranged for visual harmony and transparency.
Alternatively, the Antarctique Rattrapante in 42.5 mm., a split-second mono-pusher chronograph with a unique, dial-side mechanism, embodies the delicate balance between high-end mechanics and refined aesthetics.