ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK

The pyramid-shaped stud first entered Hermès’ world in the 1930s, inspired by the nails that held hunting dog collars together. Founder Thierry Hermès’ grandson Emile-Maurice Hermès collected objects from different periods like stirrups and dog collars, and his collections are now gathered in a conservatory-like museum where Hermès designers go to get inspired.

In the ’30s the house started studding its belts, then subsequently issued a dog-collar bracelet. But perhaps nothing plays on the motif more than the Médor secret watch, first released in 1991, in which a pyramid stud concealed a hidden watch face. When you pressed the crown located at three o’clock, the stud would flip open with a satisfying click, revealing the hours and times.

This year’s version, the Medor Rock (a quartz watch), is much smaller and cuter (a mere 16 x 16 mm), with a leather strap that wraps not just once (what they call “single tour”) or twice (double tour) around your wrist, but three times (triple tour)! Designed to appeal to younger, trendier customers, it’s a fun fashion accessory that comes in different models: you can have the dome-shaped stud in plain steel, lacquered in red, white, blue or black, or even set with an “X” of 44 white diamonds. The strap comes in vermilion red, inky blue, grained white, or black Barenia calfskin.

Whether you’re a true punk, just a little bit rebellious (like I am) or want to convey rock-star chic, the Médor Rock is for you.