Created in 1975, the Hermès Kelly watch was inspired by the padlock shape from the iconic handbag designed by Robert Dumas in the 1930s.
Now, Hermès presents new versions of the iconic Kelly watch. This sparkling and mischievous jewellery timepiece flaunts its clean-cut design and reaffirms its stylistic freedom and wearability. This energetic nature is reflected in the lines of the case as well as the new gold or steel bracelet encircling the wrist.
Kelly watch can be used as a sautoir necklace by slipping into a black boxcalf or smooth alligator clochette secured to a leather cordlet, all crafted in accordance with Hermès leather craftsmanship skills.
There are five possible interpretations: in steel, in rose gold, with or without diamond setting and featuring a mother-of-pearl or spangled white-lacquered dial.
Technical details
Hermès New Kelly in Rose Gold
Dial
Natural white mother-of-pearl set with 1 diamond (≈ 0.001 ct)
Case
Rose gold (≈ 22.49 g) set with 179 diamonds (≈ 0.889 ct) or 43 diamonds (≈ 0.196 ct)
Anti-glare sapphire crystal and caseback
Water-resistant to 3 bar
Movement
Quartz, Swiss made
Functions
Hours, minutes
Bracelet/Strap
Rose gold (≈ 83.71 g) set with 1,161 diamonds (≈ 4.5 cts) or
Rose gold (≈ 75.91 g) set with 221 diamonds (≈ 0.84 ct)
Cord-strap with clochette in matt black alligator or black boxcalf
Hermès New Kelly in Steel
Dial
Natural white mother-of-pearl set with 1 diamond (≈ 0.001 ct) or
Spangled white-lacquered, plain or set with 1 diamond (≈ 0.001 ct)
Case
Steel, all-metal or set with 43 diamonds (≈ 0.196 ct) or 24 diamonds (≈ 0.151 ct)
Anti-glare sapphire crystal and caseback
Water-resistant to 3 bar
Movement
Quartz, Swiss made
Functions
Hours, minutes
Bracelet/Strap
Steel, all-metal or set with 221 diamonds (≈ 0.84 ct)
Cord-strap with clochette in black boxcalf
Image Credit: Joël Von Allmen
