Hermès watches

The Hermès brand was founded in 1801 by Thierry Hermès. He began by specialising in harness and equipment for horses and diversified into leather goods.

Just 100 years after the creation of the brand, it began to move into luxury watch making.

In 1928, the first Hermès commercial watch design appeared on the market: the Ermeto, made by the Swiss company, Movado.

Over the years, Hermès used numerous manufacturers, including Jaeger and Vacheron Constantin.

From 1975, the Hermès Kelly watch became an icon with its padlock directly inspired by the famous Kelly bag, already worn by numerous women worldwide.

The Montre Hermès SA company was formed in 1978. It was a true watch manufacturer, making and selling all of Hermès’ watch collections. The most famous watch designs were then created including the stirrup-shaped Arceau watch, the Clipper in 1981 with its porthole shaped bezel that evoked the sea, the Cape Cod in 1991, the Heure H in 1997 and the Dressage in 2003.

Hermès is still producing these designs today bringing contemporary touches that mix tradition and modernity.

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The history of Hermès watches

The Hermès brand was founded in 1801 by Thierry Hermès. He began by specialising in harness and equipment for horses and diver

Hermès watches

The Hermès brand was founded in 1801 by Thierry Hermès. He began by specialising in harness and equipment for horses and diversified into leather goods.

Just 100 years after the creation of the brand, it began to move into luxury watch making.

In 1928, the first Hermès commercial watch design appeared on the market: the Ermeto, made by the Swiss company, Movado.

Over the years, Hermès used numerous manufacturers, including Jaeger and Vacheron Constantin.

From 1975, the Hermès Kelly watch became an icon with its padlock directly inspired by the famous Kelly bag, already worn by numerous women worldwide.

Hermès is still producing these designs today bringing contemporary touches that mix tradition and modernity.

Hermès watches

Hermès watches

Hermes Cape Cod watch in stainless steel Ref: CC2.710 Circa 2010

Hermes Cape Cod watch in stainless steel Ref: CC1.710 Circa 2010

Hermès watch in stainless steel Ref: AR5.730 Circa 2000

Hermes Arceau watch in stainless steel Ref: AR5.730 Circa 2009

Hermes Arceau watch in stainless steel and gold plated Circa 1990

Hermes Arceau watch in stainless steel and gold plated Circa 1990

Hermès Windsor watch in stainless steel and gold plated Circa 1990

Hermes Clipper watch in stainless steel and gold plated Circa 1990

Hermes Kelly 2 wristwatch watch in stainless steel Ref: KT1.210 Circa 2010

Hermes Kelly 2 wristwatch watch in stainless steel Ref: KT1.210 Circa 2000

Hermes Kelly-Cadenas watch in stainless steel Ref: KE1.232 Circa 2008

Hermès Paprika watch in stainless steel Ref: PA1.210 Circa 2000

Hermes Médor watch in gold plated Circa 2000

Hermes Médor watch in gold plated

Hermes Médor watch in gold plated Circa 1990

Hermes Médor watch in gold plated Ref: ME1.201 Circa 1990

Hermes Cape Cod watch in stainless steel Ref: CC2.710

Hermes Cape Cod Chrono watch in stainless steel Ref: CC1.910 Circa 2000

Hermes Cape Cod Jumbo watch in stainless steel Ref: CD6.710 Circa 2000

Hermes Clipper watch in 18k yellow gold Ref: CL4.285 Circa 2000

Hermes Arceau watch in gold plated and stainless steel Circa 1990

Hermes Arceau watch in stainless steel and gold plated Circa 1990

Hermes Clipper watch in stainless steel and gold plated Circa 1988

Hermes Barenia watch in stainless steel Circa 1990

Hermes Barenia watch in stainless steel Circa 2000

Hermes Cape Cod watch in stainless steel Ref: CC1.710 Circa 2010

Hermes Heure H watch in stainless steel Ref: HH2 810 Circa 2010

Hermes Arceau Chrono watch in stainless steel Ref: AR4.910 Circa 2000

Hermes Arceau watch in stainless steel Circa 2010

Hermes Médor watch in gold plated Circa 1990

Hermes Loquet watch in gold plated Circa 2000

Hermes Cape Cod watch in yellow gold Ref: CC1.185 Circa 2000

The history of Hermès watches