Hermès. Kelly Watch

HERMÈS.
Kelly Watch, 1996.
Gold-tone metal case shaped like the iconic Hermès padlock, with a white rectangular dial, two hands, and a side crown. Original single-wrap bracelet in green Courchevel leather, with a buckle clasp. Features a “Z” date stamp inside a circle, corresponding to 1996.
In excellent condition, with slight signs of wear.
Measurements: 18.5 cm (strap); 2 x 2 cm (case).

Launched in 1975, the Kelly Watch is one of Hermès’s most distinctive watch designs, inspired by the characteristic padlock of the iconic Kelly bag. Its original construction transforms this clasp into a small watch case suspended from the leather strap, thus combining jewelry, watchmaking, and leather goods. This 1996 version stands out for its combination of green Courchevel leather with the gold-tone finish of the clasp, preserving the elegant and functional aesthetic that made the model a classic of the French fashion house.