{"product_id":"hermes-meteore-mens-luxury-watch-stainless-steel-solid-18k-gold-2","title":"Hermes Meteore Mens Luxury Watch - Stainless Steel \u0026 Solid 18K Gold","description":"Today's offering showcases this Certified Pre-Owned Hermès mens Meteore watch with stainless steel and solid 18K gold case with original Hermes strap and buckle. It is in gorgeous condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Météore is a fascinating illustration of what Hermès can do when it approaches a watch primarily as an object of design. Instead of relying on a conventional dial surrounded by an ordinary bezel, Hermès breaks the watch into a series of concentric elements. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA broad brushed steel case surrounds a narrow solid 18K gold ring with solid 18K gadroon with cartouche signed \"Hermès\", while the ivory dial itself is pushed inward and given an unexpectedly playful arrangement of applied gold Roman numerals. The eye is drawn from one layer to the next.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat dial is especially distinctive. The Roman numerals are deliberately eccentric in their placement and orientation, giving what could have been a very traditional combination of ivory, gold, and Roman figures an entirely different personality. There is an almost hand-drawn informality to the composition, yet it remains unmistakably elegant. The tiny black minute track provides just enough structure around the perimeter, while the slender gold hands allow the unusual typography to remain the focus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt 32.8mm, it also represents a style of men's watch that has largely disappeared from contemporary luxury design. Its size make it well-suited for a woman to wear as well. Its dimensions are refined rather than imposing, but the broad case, gold gadroon, and unusual dial architecture give it considerably more visual presence than the measurement suggests. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat is ultimately what makes the Météore interesting. Hermès did not attempt to imitate the visual language of the established Swiss watch houses. It used familiar ingredients, Roman numerals, precious metal, an ivory dial, and a simple two-hand display, and rearranged them into something unmistakably its own. The result has wit and elegance in equal measure, with the sort of quietly unconventional design that tends to become more appealing the longer one looks at it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis watch offers an opportunity to wear Hermes for a fraction of the retail price of many of their products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is 100% original Hermes down to its original green Hermes strap and buckle. The watch itself presents in beautiful condition - about a 9.5 out of 10, and the band has been previously worn but is very serviceable. On the wrist the watch itself presents essentially like new. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA Master Watchmaker has performed any needed servicing. For the finishing touch we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIncluded 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYour 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Hermes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSerial no.:\u003c\/b\u003e 472,041\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Météore \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hours and Minutes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/b\u003e Men\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase material:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel and 18K gold \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Presents as mint. The back is covered by a protective sticker.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 32.8mm diameter (excluding crown), 38.3mm long lug tip to tip\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Ivory, off-center eccentric 18K gold applique Roman numerals, like new condition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHands:\u003c\/b\u003e Original, gold, 'batons'\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hermes Swiss quartz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBand:\u003c\/b\u003e Leather, original, Hermes, fully stitched, with original Hermes buckle, previously worn but in very serviceable condition. Please inquire if you would like a new aftermarket strap.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth between lugs:\u003c\/b\u003e 16mm \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/b\u003e Sapphire, like new\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServicing:\u003c\/b\u003e A Master Watchmaker has performed any needed servicing making it ready for immediate enjoyment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers:\u003c\/b\u003e BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReturns:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hermes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44586230186073,"sku":"10668","price":1145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1219\/5194\/files\/1181362794_o.jpg?v=1787842637","url":"https:\/\/shop.connoisseuroftime.com\/products\/hermes-meteore-mens-luxury-watch-stainless-steel-solid-18k-gold-2","provider":"Connoisseur of Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}