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Hermès Cape Cod Automatic Watch, Ref. CC1.710

Partially verified

This Hermès Cape Cod reference CC1.710 is an automatic wristwatch dated by the seller to circa 2005. Originating from Henri d’Origny's 1991 anchor-chain inspired design, the watch features a rectangular stainless steel case measuring 28.8 mm across and 46 mm in lug height. The white dial displays stylized Arabic numerals, an inner dotted minute track, central feuille hands with sweep seconds, and a framed date window at 3 o'clock. The seller reports an automatic Calibre 2000 movement with 20 jewels and an estimated 40-hour power reserve, paired with a multi-row stainless steel beads-of-rice style bracelet.

Hermès Cape Cod Ref. CC1.710 wristwatch with steel bracelet on the wrist
Hermès Cape Cod Ref. CC1.710 wristwatch with steel bracelet on the wrist — Vintage Watch Specialist. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintagewatchspecialist.com
Category
Wristwatch · Automatic rectangular wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Hermès
Reference
CC1.710
Catalogue / lot identifier
vws3839
Source-reported date
c. 2005
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bracelet Construction

The Hermès Cape Cod reference CC1.710 features a stainless steel case with a rectangular geometry and softened curves. The design incorporates the 'Chaîne d’ancre' motif, a signature element of the collection's design history originating in 1991.

The watch is presented on a multi-link stainless steel bracelet in a 'beads-of-rice' style. The case dimensions are recorded as 28.8 mm in width and 46 mm in lug height.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case Stainless Steel”
  • “Lug Height 46mm Width 28.8mm”
  • “Bracelet Beads of Rice style”
  • “inspired by the "Chaîne d’ancre" (anchor chain) motif—a signature of Hermès”

Dial and Visual Features

The watch features a white dial with stylized Arabic numerals described as 'Bauhaus-style.' Timekeeping functions include central feuille-style hour and minute hands, a central sweep seconds hand, and a date aperture positioned at the 3 o'clock mark.

The dial includes printed typography and a clean aesthetic intended to maintain legibility.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial White”
  • “stylised typography is both playful and timeless”
  • “A subtle date aperture at 3 o’clock”
  • “slim feuille hands and central sweep seconds”

Movement and Technical Specifications

The timepiece is powered by an automatic movement designated by the seller as Calibre 2000, featuring 20 jewels. The reported power reserve is 40 hours.

Internal movement components and the case back are not visible in the provided source material; technical specifications are provided by the seller.

Evidence for this section
  • “Calibre 2000”
  • “Jewels 20”
  • “Power Reserve 40hrs”
  • “Winding Automatic”

Open research questions

  • Can the Calibre 2000 movement be independently verified as the factory-standard movement for reference CC1.710?
  • Does the 'beads-of-rice' style bracelet represent an original Hermès factory configuration or a later aftermarket addition?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Hermès Cape Cod Automatic Watch, Ref. CC1.710
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ReferenceCC1.710“Model Ref CC1.710”
Case MaterialStainless Steel“Case Stainless Steel”
Calibre2000“Calibre 2000”
Jewels20“Jewels 20”
Bracelet StyleBeads of Rice style“Bracelet Beads of Rice style”
Dimensions28.8 mm x 46 mm“Lug Height 46mm Width 28.8mm”
Estimated Datec. 2005“c.2005”
Model ReferenceCC1.710“Model Ref CC1.710”

Visible details

  • Rectangular stainless steel case with signature integrated anchor-chain motif lugs.
  • White dial with stylized open Arabic hour markers and 'SWISS MADE' printed at 6 o'clock.
  • Central sweep seconds hand and feuille minute and hour hands.
  • Date window at 3 o'clock showing black numerals on a white background.
  • Polished multi-link steel bracelet in a beads-of-rice configuration.

Research qualifications

  • Case back and internal movement are not visible in the provided image.
  • Movement caliber and technical specifications are reported by the seller and not directly verifiable from the photo.
  • Serial number is not specified in the listing.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Hermes Cape Cod Automatic - Original Steel Bracelet - With Original Bo – Vintage Watch Specialist

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 774c53d522

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