Today's offering showcases this Connoisseur of Time Certified Pre-Owned Hermes Nomade watch in stainless steel. We love its modern, elegant design.

The Nomade is one of those designs that makes sense the moment you see it. The case and bracelet aren’t separate elements...they’re conceived as one continuous form, giving the watch a presence that feels as much like a piece of modern design as a traditional wristwatch.

That integrated construction is one of the two things that set it apart. There’s no visual break between case and bracelet...the case flows directly into the bracelet without interruption, creating a seamless, cohesive look on the wrist. It’s a very Hermès approach - refined and clearly intentional.

Its dial complements it well. Its oversized Roman numerals give it structure without making it feel formal, while the darker tone on our example adds contrast and depth. It’s simple at a glance, but the proportions are carefully thought out.

What makes it even more interesting is what’s inside.

Instead of choosing a traditional automatic or a standard quartz, Hermès used an auto-quartz system - something you rarely encounter. A rotor, much like in a mechanical watch, captures motion from the wrist. But instead of winding a mainspring, that energy is converted through a micro-generator and stored in a capacitor.

From there, the watch runs on a quartz-regulated movement, delivering the accuracy quartz is known for while remaining entirely self-powered. In practice, it means no regular battery changes, no need for daily winding, and a power reserve that tends to outlast many traditional automatics when left unworn.

It’s a thoughtful solution combining mechanical interaction with modern practicality, and it adds a layer of technical interest that most watches in this category simply don’t have. It's a great candidate to keep on a watch winder to keep powered when you're not wearing it.

It is all original and presents in gorgeous condition - about a 9.6 out of 10. The case presents as just short of perfect mint with the tiniest remnants of wear to the case back. Its dial is like new. And its bracelet presents as mint.

On the wrist,. it presents like new.

A Master Watchmaker has performed any needed servicing. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping time on par with a new Hermès watch.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

Retail replacement price for a comparable Hermes watch: Approx. $5,500.00 USD

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

Manufacturer: Hermes
Serial no.: 1,904,496
Model: Ref. NO1.710
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Quick-Setting Date
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel
Case condition:  The case presents as just short of perfect mint with the tiniest remnants of wear to the case back. Its dial is like new. And its bracelet presents as mint.
Dimensions: 37mm diameter (excluding the crown) by 43mm long tip-to-tip
Dial: Black, matte finish, applied oversized Roman numerals, baton minute track, date aperture at six o’clock, luminous hour dots, signed Hermès Paris, like new
Hands: Original, steel, luminous batons
Movement type: Swiss Hermes auto-quartz (self-winding quartz hybrid), rotor-driven micro-generator system - see the main description for more details
Band: Original Hermes bracelet, polished and brushed, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. just over 7 inches, mint condition
Crystal type: Sapphire, like new
Serviced: A Master Watchmaker has performed any needed servicing. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping time on par with a new Hermès watch.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping time on par with a new Hermès watch.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide