Hermès Hermès Cut

Hermès has never been afraid of taking a blade to convention, and the Cut collection, first introduced in 2024, shows just how sharp their instincts remain. With lines that slice into light and shadow, the watch builds its identity on chamfers and geometry, a circle cut within a circle, balancing simplicity with surprise. It’s a study in restraint, yet one that brims with contemporary character and ergonomic ease, most notably through a crown tucked neatly between 1 and 2 o’clock.

The latest iteration arrives in sky-toned blue, a dial that feels as airy as its inspiration. It plays against a steel bezel polished to a high gleam or, for those inclined, paved with 56 diamonds. Rhodium-plated hands, luminous for clarity, glide across crisp Arabic numerals and a brushed minute track, with a playful orange dot punctuating the seconds. At 36 mm, the steel case reveals its sculptural side through a play of polished and brushed surfaces, all animated by Hermès’ own H1912 automatic calibre.

True to form, versatility lies at its heart. Hermès’ quick-change system allows the Cut to shift moods as easily as its wearer, from the elegance of a steel bracelet to the sportiness of a textured rubber strap, here offered in a misty blue that echoes the dial’s horizon hue.