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Old 21 January 2023, 05:42 AM   #1
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Hermes H08 owners - still owners ?

Just wondering if after the initial noise of the H08 how many owners still have theirs or have traded and if so for what ?

I still have mine but am looking to swap it - probably for a Cartier Tank or Santos

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Old 21 January 2023, 06:01 AM   #2
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Still have mine and still loving it. Great vacation watch, among other things. (I also own a Santos).
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Old 24 January 2023, 02:19 PM   #3
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Still got one. Nice, comfortable piece that still underappreciated imo.
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Old 24 January 2023, 03:31 PM   #4
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very much so

I so like this. it gets lots of positive comments and as stated a good holiday watch and very comfortable. Hermes doing great stuff right now.
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Old 24 January 2023, 09:36 PM   #5
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Thanks all - have you got new straps or still using the strap the watch was delivered on ?
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Old 25 January 2023, 02:28 AM   #6
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Still have mine and rocking the original orange strap. I like it a lot.
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Old 28 January 2023, 12:25 AM   #7
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Still own it, love it and wear it!
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Old 30 January 2023, 04:18 AM   #8
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Just wondering if after the initial noise of the H08 how many owners still have theirs or have traded and if so for what ?

I still have mine but am looking to swap it - probably for a Cartier Tank or Santos

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Still have mine too (graphene)
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Old 30 January 2023, 05:01 AM   #9
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If it was THAT good, this thread would have pictures!

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Old 30 January 2023, 09:48 AM   #10
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Old 13 June 2024, 12:35 AM   #11
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I am really thinking of getting one. AD do nice discounts on them and for the price you get a lot of watch
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Old 13 June 2024, 01:05 AM   #12
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I am really thinking of getting one. AD do nice discounts on them and for the price you get a lot of watch
What kind of discounts are you seeing? Is this at an Hermes boutique?
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Old 13 June 2024, 01:54 AM   #13
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As Hermes is not selling the H08 with orange strap anymore, are they selling different colour straps at least separately?

I'm really liking the Hodinkee version also.

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Old 13 June 2024, 11:35 PM   #14
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I have seen the Orange Strap model in a Hermes boutique. They look available
Where I am, I can buy for €4,300 the full titanium version at an AD with either Orange or Black strap

Edit: The Orange Strap DLC coated seems available in the US: https://www.hermes.com/us/en/product...m-W049430WW00/
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Old 14 June 2024, 05:44 PM   #15
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I have seen the Orange Strap model in a Hermes boutique. They look available
Where I am, I can buy for €4,300 the full titanium version at an AD with either Orange or Black strap

Edit: The Orange Strap DLC coated seems available in the US: https://www.hermes.com/us/en/product...m-W049430WW00/
Oh I might go out and have a look today then. At which AD could you get that discount? Is it at the boutique on the PC or at the Bijenkorf? I don’t know about any other locations where they sell the H08.
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Old 15 June 2024, 03:03 AM   #16
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I forgot to update my information.. I don't leave in the NL anymore, I can PM you if you are interested.
They don't do discount at Boutique, you need to find an AD for this. There are quite a lot in France for example.
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Old 18 June 2024, 05:41 AM   #17
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I forgot to update my information.. I don't leave in the NL anymore, I can PM you if you are interested.
They don't do discount at Boutique, you need to find an AD for this. There are quite a lot in France for example.
Aah makes sense yeah, in France it’s easiest to find Hermes of course :)
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Old 20 June 2024, 09:22 AM   #18
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FYI, I was at a boutique the other day and they showed me a boutique-only "built your own" website they have. It's no extra charge and you can pick the case, the dial, the strap, and do engraving. Pretty cool.
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Old 21 June 2024, 08:43 PM   #19
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FYI, I was at a boutique the other day and they showed me a boutique-only "built your own" website they have. It's no extra charge and you can pick the case, the dial, the strap, and do engraving. Pretty cool.
Aah that sounds really cool. I have a boutique nearby so I will pay a visit then and see what the options are.
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Old 23 June 2024, 05:13 AM   #20
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I’ve been considering getting one but have only seen the basic titanium one in person- anyone have the opportunity to compare it to the more expensive ones with different case materials?


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Old 26 June 2024, 07:38 AM   #21
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I have seen the titanium DLC coated and the all black model.. I think I prefer the plain titanium.
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Old 29 June 2024, 07:18 AM   #22
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I’ve seen/tried on the titanium with DLC, the graphene, the glass fiber, and the plain titanium. I’ve also seen the rose gold but didn’t try it on. I like the idea of the graphene but in person, the contrast is too low since the numerals are slightly darker than the other models. I didn’t care for the glass fiber version — the extra color on the dial makes it a bit too much and less versatile in my opinion. I also thought the glass fiber was interesting but not something I cared for. It felt a bit plastic-y. The plain titanium was… plain. The low contrast between the case and the bezel made the various curves disappear. The rose gold was beautiful but too much money. I think the value proposition is one of the benefits of the H08 and this unbalances that equation.

My favorite was the titanium with DLC. I worry about the longevity of the DLC, but it hit all the right notes — good contrast throughout and versatile in different situations. Now I just need to decide between the H08 and the Cartier Santos Chrono in steel/ADLC…
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Old 23 November 2024, 12:35 AM   #23
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I would like if anyone of you owns one of the H08 with the new composite material case. If yes can you tell me if it scratches and cracks? How would you compare it to steel and ceramnic? Thank you
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Old 23 November 2024, 01:14 AM   #24
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I would like if anyone of you owns one of the H08 with the new composite material case. If yes can you tell me if it scratches and cracks? How would you compare it to steel and ceramnic? Thank you
Funny this was posted this am.

I previously owned an H08 in titanium and DLC. It was only with me a short while.

I actually have an H08 composite that's currently out for delivery. I will have it this am and will report back.
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Old 23 November 2024, 02:43 AM   #25
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How do they wear on a small wrist ? my wrist approx 6.5 inch and I really like look of this watch
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Old 23 November 2024, 05:07 AM   #26
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I have a wrist about 6.75 last I measured. Wears great!
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Old 23 November 2024, 08:02 AM   #27
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How do they wear on a small wrist ? my wrist approx 6.5 inch and I really like look of this watch
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6.5 inch (16.5 cm) wrist. I think it wears great! (Full disclaimer- not my watch... yet.)
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Old 23 November 2024, 10:48 PM   #28
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I was looking on Hermes website couple weeks ago and liked look very much , especially orange strap which gives it very casual/sporty look . Thanks to both , you convinced me will be ok on my wrist . Cheers
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Old 24 November 2024, 12:12 AM   #29
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Funny this was posted this am.

I previously owned an H08 in titanium and DLC. It was only with me a short while.

I actually have an H08 composite that's currently out for delivery. I will have it this am and will report back.
Watch was delivered yesterday. It’s the composite on blue rubber. Very comfortable and looks great! Obviously can’t report on durability of the composite after a day, but happy with the new acquisition!
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