Sandra‘s Closet

The Cape Cod watch was born in 1991 from the out-of-the-box mindset cultivated by Henri d’Origny. He had been asked to imagine a square watch, but he preferred rectangular ones. Based on a somewhat crazy idea – cutting the iconic «Anchor Chain» motif in two – he dared to combine shapes. A square embedded in a rectangle, the Cape Cod watch is magnified by its double tour strap that gives the watch an additional touch of originality and boldness. As playful as ever, and something decidedly different.

Cape Cod welcomes new versions that will be presented at SIHH 2018. Here is your exclusive preview. The first features a rhodium-plated dial, polished to create a mirror-like effect and coated with a precious translucent lacquer. It is available in two versions – Large Model and Small Model – with a single or double tour Milanese mesh bracelet.

Two other variations are also introduced, in Large Model version only, with a single or double tour étoupe or Malta blue strap. The dial of the first features a black gold treatment, while the second is blue lacquered. «Anchor Chain» motifs are applied to the dials of these two models – a detail that once again emphasises the spirit of the Cape Cod, which is all about nuances and subtle discoveries.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DIAL Rhodium-plated and mirror-polished dial, coated with a blue-tinted translucent lacquer. Grey transferred Arabic numerals in an anthracite frame. Rhodium-plated hands CASE A square embedded in a rectangle / Large model (GM), 29 x 29 mm, lug width of 19 mm / Small model (PM), 23 x 23 mm, lug width of 14 mm / Imagined by Henri d’Origny in 1991 316L steel / Sapphire crystal with anti-glare treatment / Water-resistant to 3 bar STRAP Milanese mesh bracelet in 316L steel, single or double tour MOVEMENT Quartz, Swiss made FUNCTIONS Hours and minutes

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

DIAL Blue lacquered or black gold-treated and polished dial, coated with a translucent lacquer. Applied «Anchor Chain» hour-markers. Rhodium-plated hands CASE A square embedded in a rectangle / Large model (GM), 29 x 29 mm, lug width of 19 mm / Imagined by Henri d’Origny in 1991 316L steel / Sapphire crystal with anti-glare treatment / Water-resistant to 3 bar STRAP Malta blue grained or étoupe smooth calfskin, single or double tour, equipped with a 316L steel 17 mm pin buckle MOVEMENT Quartz, Swiss made FUNCTIONS Hours and minutes

I am in love with the blue one and you?

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Hermès

The 2013 theme at Hermès is “chic le sport” – and this can be seen in their most recent porcelain collection: RALLYE 24. For the launch of the new accessories for men and women, the French Maison has created three cute videos that can be seen exclusively in Switzerland on Sandra’s Closet. Here is the first one concerning the new china:

TO WATCH THE MOVIE PING PONG, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Rallye 24 with the emblematic anchor chain is reminiscent of a car race track with its straight lines and oval corners. Glossy as a car’s paintwork, the rims of the dish speak the language of racing liveries: grey, yellow, green, red, blue, black. This might be the first china that you don’t have to convince your husband to buy. Twirl your starter flag…

Another protagonist of the video is the TOOLBOX bag:

Presented for the first time in 2010, this bag offers everything a modern business woman needs to carry her “tools” in a chic way. The lock is inspired by the Kelly bag. Available in three sizes, 20, 26 and 32, it comes with a detachable shoulder strap.

Toolbox in Veau Evercolor, CHF 6800.- (as pictured)
Toolbox in Veau Grizzly/Veau Barenia, CHF 7850.-

Stay tuned for two more videos coming up during the next days!

LoL, Sandra

Photos and video: Courtesy of Hermès