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Vintage Hermes Travel Watch C.1960s
Vintage Hermes Travel Watch C.1960s

Vintage Hermes Travel Watch C.1960s

$1,800

H 1.5 in W 2.13 in

Vintage Hermes Travel Watch C.1960s

By Hermès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A rare time piece by Hermes, a vintage travel watch. The watch set ina red leather case equipped

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1960s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Hermès Vintage One-of-a-Kind Gold, Mahogany, Bone watch on orange leather strap
Hermès Vintage One-of-a-Kind Gold, Mahogany, Bone watch on orange leather strap

Hermès Vintage One-of-a-Kind Gold, Mahogany, Bone watch on orange leather strap

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This Hermès one-of-a-kind watch is a perfect fit for the Hermès enthusiast or watch collector

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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Hermes Watch

Materials

Gold, Other

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Vintage Hermes Carrick Gold Plated Quartz Watch
Vintage Hermes Carrick Gold Plated Quartz Watch

Vintage Hermes Carrick Gold Plated Quartz Watch

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice Vintage Hermes Carrick Quartz Watch. Really good condition, some small signs of wear

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1990s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Hermes Vintage Vert Clair Leather GHW "Kelly PM" Watch
Hermes Vintage Vert Clair Leather GHW "Kelly PM" Watch

Hermes Vintage Vert Clair Leather GHW "Kelly PM" Watch

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

"Vert Clair" green "Courchevel" leather "Kelly PM" watch from Hermes circa 1994. Gold plated

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1990s Vintage Hermes Watch

Vintage Hermes Black Lizard Leather Gold Plated Steel "Medor" Studded Watch
Vintage Hermes Black Lizard Leather Gold Plated Steel "Medor" Studded Watch

Vintage Hermes Black Lizard Leather Gold Plated Steel "Medor" Studded Watch

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Metal, Stainless Steel Item Specifics & Details: Circa 1992. This vintage "Medor" watch oozes classic

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1990s Swiss Vintage Hermes Watch

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Vintage Hermès Chronograph Watch
Vintage Hermès Chronograph Watch

Vintage Hermès Chronograph Watch

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H 9 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in

Vintage Hermès Chronograph Watch

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A stylish and sophisticated looking chronograph stainless steel watch by Hermès Paris with second

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1960s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Vintage Hermes Kelly Watch Gold Plated
Vintage Hermes Kelly Watch Gold Plated

Vintage Hermes Kelly Watch Gold Plated

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H 1.5 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in

Vintage Hermes Kelly Watch Gold Plated

By Hermès

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Hermes Kelly Watch. 1989 Hermes tan leather Kelly Watch gold plated. Removable gold plated

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1980s French Organic Modern Vintage Hermes Watch

Materials

Gold Plate

Hermes Vintage World Time Mechanical Pocket Watch
Hermes Vintage World Time Mechanical Pocket Watch

Hermes Vintage World Time Mechanical Pocket Watch

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Hermes Paris Pocket Watch, 52 M.M. 3 piece Gold tone case with Coin Edge, 17 Jewel

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1970s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Materials

Gold Plate

Exceptional Hermes Vintage Pendant Watch Manual Winding Swiss Enamel RARE
Exceptional Hermes Vintage Pendant Watch Manual Winding Swiss Enamel RARE

Exceptional Hermes Vintage Pendant Watch Manual Winding Swiss Enamel RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Extremely Rare Authentic Hermes Watch Exceptional Watch hidden in a golden metal pendant, the lid

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20th Century Swiss Vintage Hermes Watch

Vintage HERMES Kelly Gold Padlock Wrist Watch Red Animal Skin Strap Bracelet
Vintage HERMES Kelly Gold Padlock Wrist Watch Red Animal Skin Strap Bracelet

Vintage HERMES Kelly Gold Padlock Wrist Watch Red Animal Skin Strap Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage HERMES Kelly Gold Padlock Wristwatch Red Animal Skin Strap Bracelet Product details: Gold

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Hermes Watch

Materials

Gold Plate

Hermes Kelly Watch
Hermes Kelly Watch

Hermes Kelly Watch

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H 3 in W 0.75 in D 1 in

Hermes Kelly Watch

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Kelly watch by Hermes. Great vintage condition to brass and leather. Comes with watch box.

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1980s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Materials

Brass

Hermes Gold Plate Medor Watch
Hermes Gold Plate Medor Watch

Hermes Gold Plate Medor Watch

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H 8 in W 1 in D 0.75 in

Hermes Gold Plate Medor Watch

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A stylish vintage Hermes Medor watch with red strap and flip cover. Authentic Hermes markings. The

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1990s French Modern Vintage Hermes Watch

Vintage Hermès Etrier Stainless Steel Watch
Vintage Hermès Etrier Stainless Steel Watch

Vintage Hermès Etrier Stainless Steel Watch

By Hermès

Located in Venice, CA

An elegant vintage Parisian-made Hermès wrist watch with quartz battery movement, circa 1980. The

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1980s French Modernist Vintage Hermes Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Vintage Hermes Paris Horloger 0732 24MM Quartz 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Vintage Hermes Paris Horloger 0732 24MM Quartz 18K Yellow Gold Watch

Vintage Hermes Paris Horloger 0732 24MM Quartz 18K Yellow Gold Watch

By Hermès

Located in Houston, TX

gold HERMES Swiss made watch. The metal was tested and determined to be 18K yellow gold. Engraved with

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20th Century Swiss Vintage Hermes Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Paris Chaine D'Ancre Vintage Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Wrist Watch
Hermès Paris Chaine D'Ancre Vintage Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Wrist Watch

Hermès Paris Chaine D'Ancre Vintage Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Wrist Watch

By Hermès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A rare watch by Hermès Paris from the Chaine D'Ancre collection. Made of 18k yellow gold. The band

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Late 20th Century Vintage Hermes Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Kelly Watch Gold Plated
Hermes Kelly Watch Gold Plated

Hermes Kelly Watch Gold Plated

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H 1.5 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in

Hermes Kelly Watch Gold Plated

By Hermès

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Hermes Kelly Watch. 1989 Hermes tan leather Kelly Watch gold plated. Removable gold plated

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1980s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Vintage HERMES Watch w/ Shagrin Strap
Vintage HERMES Watch w/ Shagrin Strap

Vintage HERMES Watch w/ Shagrin Strap

By Hermès

Located in Newport Beach, CA

This Hermes watch has a Swiss-made Quartz movement, square yellow metal case with white dial

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20th Century Vintage Hermes Watch

Hermes Vintage Stainless Steel Par Jaeger Le Coultre Etrier Watch
Hermes Vintage Stainless Steel Par Jaeger Le Coultre Etrier Watch

Hermes Vintage Stainless Steel Par Jaeger Le Coultre Etrier Watch

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Paris, FR

Nice Vintage Hermes Watch from Jaeger le Coultre for Hermes Manual Winding Not original band Good

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1970s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Vintage Hermes Silver Cape Cod Nantucket Watch
Vintage Hermes Silver Cape Cod Nantucket Watch

Vintage Hermes Silver Cape Cod Nantucket Watch

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Awesome Vintage Hermes watch with case in silver and green Hermes leather band. really good

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1990s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Materials

Silver

1960s Hermes Vintage Steel Watch
1960s Hermes Vintage Steel Watch

1960s Hermes Vintage Steel Watch

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Presenting a vintage Hermes steel wristwatch from the 1960s created by the luxury goods

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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Hermes Watch

Materials

Steel

Vintage Hermes Clipper Gold Plated Watch
Vintage Hermes Clipper Gold Plated Watch

Vintage Hermes Clipper Gold Plated Watch

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

really nice Hermes Clipper Gold plated Watch. Dial 2.3cm Wirst size max 16,5 Good

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1990s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Vintage Ladies Hermes Profil Gold Plated Watch
Vintage Ladies Hermes Profil Gold Plated Watch

Vintage Ladies Hermes Profil Gold Plated Watch

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Profil watch in steel and gold plated bezel. Red leather band. Some signs of wear in

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1990s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Vintage Hermes Clipper Steel and Gold Plated Watch.
Vintage Hermes Clipper Steel and Gold Plated Watch.

Vintage Hermes Clipper Steel and Gold Plated Watch.

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice Hermes Vintage Watch in steel and godl plated. H band. Band size: 7"

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1990s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Vintage Men's Hermes Stainless  Steel and Gold Plated Watch.
Vintage Men's Hermes Stainless  Steel and Gold Plated Watch.

Vintage Men's Hermes Stainless Steel and Gold Plated Watch.

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice Hermes Vintage Watch in stainless steel and gold plated. No longer produced at Hermes

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1980s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Hermès by Corum Stainless Steel H Vintage Quartz Watch
Hermès by Corum Stainless Steel H Vintage Quartz Watch

Hermès by Corum Stainless Steel H Vintage Quartz Watch

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Collector's piece hard to find Hermes H watch made by Corum . Good vintage condition some

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1970s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Hermes 18K Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
Hermes 18K Yellow Gold Wrist Watch

Hermes 18K Yellow Gold Wrist Watch

By Hermès

Located in US

Hermes Rare Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Chain Link Anolog Wrist Watch Hermes vintage analog watch

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Late 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Vintage Hermes Watch

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Gold Plated and Steel Rallye Watch
Hermes Gold Plated and Steel Rallye Watch

Hermes Gold Plated and Steel Rallye Watch

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Super nice Hermes Vintage watch. Gold plated case and bracelet Wrist size 16 cm

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1990s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Women's Hermes Sellier  Stainless Steel  Watch
Women's Hermes Sellier  Stainless Steel  Watch

Women's Hermes Sellier Stainless Steel Watch

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Hermes sellier watch in steel. Good condition some signs of use in the band. Case size 2.5

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1990s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Women's Hermes Barenia  Stainless Steel  Watch
Women's Hermes Barenia  Stainless Steel  Watch

Women's Hermes Barenia Stainless Steel Watch

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Hermes Barenia watch in stainles steel. Good condition some signs of use in the band (this

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1990s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Vintage Hermes Sellier Steel and Gold Plated Watch
Vintage Hermes Sellier Steel and Gold Plated Watch

Vintage Hermes Sellier Steel and Gold Plated Watch

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Sellier watch in steel and gold plated steel. Really good condition. band and buckle non

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1990s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage ladies Hermes Pullman Watch in golden stainless steel
Vintage ladies Hermes Pullman Watch in golden stainless steel

Vintage ladies Hermes Pullman Watch in golden stainless steel

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice vintage watch form Hermes in golden staintless steeel and steel. Good condition ( some

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1990s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Hermès Vintage Médor Pm Collier de Chien Croc Watch Bracelet / GOOD DEAL
Hermès Vintage Médor Pm Collier de Chien Croc Watch Bracelet / GOOD DEAL

Hermès Vintage Médor Pm Collier de Chien Croc Watch Bracelet / GOOD DEAL

By Hermès

Located in VERGT, FR

Very Good DEAL Hermès Médor PM watch Rétail price approx 5500 usd it's VINTAGE circa 1986 / P PM

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1980s French Vintage Hermes Watch

Materials

Gold Plate

Patek Philippe 3406J Vintage Square Watch with Hermes Style Dial, circa 1964
Patek Philippe 3406J Vintage Square Watch with Hermes Style Dial, circa 1964

Patek Philippe 3406J Vintage Square Watch with Hermes Style Dial, circa 1964

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This 3406J Patek Philippe Art Deco watch features a 27 x 27 mm square case, with a white Hermes

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Hermes Watch

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Medor Wrist Watch - Blue Strap with Gold Tone Hardware
Hermes Medor Wrist Watch - Blue Strap with Gold Tone Hardware

Hermes Medor Wrist Watch - Blue Strap with Gold Tone Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage medor Hermes watch from the 1990's. The watch has a blue strap with gold tone hardware. The

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20th Century Vintage Hermes Watch

Materials

Base Metal

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By Paco Rabanne

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By Cartier

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Vintage Hermes Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage hermes watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Gold Plate and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a vintage hermes watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a vintage hermes watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Hermès, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Patek Philippe are consistently popular. Finding a vintage hermes watch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Hermes Watch?

The price for a vintage hermes watch starts at $757 and tops out at $28,500 with these watches, on average, selling for $1,375.

Hermès for sale on 1stDibs

For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.

The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.

As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.

In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.

In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.

Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.

Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.

In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.

Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.

While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.

Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.

Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Hermès
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.