Thierry Hermès founded Hermès in 1837 as a harness workshop for top-level horse riders in Paris. The company would later expand into travel bags, furniture, and watchmaking. Hermès has preserved their impeccable reputation for the finest crafted leather goods for almost two centuries, still reigning as a worldwide leader in the luxury market today.

The present watch from the mid-1930s has an interesting innovative design. Its large case is exceptional, standing out with its prominent, cone-shaped, hinged lugs. It’s fitted with a beautiful black dial that has aged to a lovely shade of chocolate brown. The uniform aging of the dial perfectly harmonizes with the gold colored hour markers, tachometer, and telemeter scales.

A market leader in both luxury and high-fashion, Hermès is known to only grace their name on products made with top quality craftsmanship. The extraordinary condition combined with fascinating aesthetics makes this unusual wristwatch a highly collectible and interesting early vintage chronograph for watch collectors of all types.