Founded in Paris in 1837 as a master harness-maker, Hermès brings an equestrian heritage and Parisian design sensibility to fine Swiss horology. Operating its dedicated watchmaking division in Switzerland since 1978, the maison is celebrated for iconic silhouettes such as the stirrup-inspired Arceau, the anchor-chain Cape Cod, and the signature Heure H. Blending in-house leather craftsmanship with whimsical, poetic complications, Hermès views timekeeping as both mechanical art and playful self-expression.