January 7, 2026

Top 5 Watches Hermès

At the house of Hermès, Time cannot be read, it is worn like a stylish and distinctive accessoryFrom the secret Médor At the Heure H architectural event, discover the 5 iconic watches of the Maison.

5) Médor - Hidden Time

Introduced in 2006 without a publicly specified creator, the Médor draws its origins from saddle nails Médor iconic ofHermès since 1935, symbolizing the saddlery heritage of the Maison Founded in 1837. Its aesthetic is based on a 27mm round steel case, with a central pivoting pin housing a secret crown; an ingenious mechanism where The time is only revealed by pressing, water-resistant to 30m with Swiss Ronda quartz movement. Technical, discreet and versatileIt is worn double-wrapped in calfskin or alligator, embodying a mischievous and equestrian luxury Taken for its rarity on the secondary market.

4) Kelly - The jeweled and feminine soul

Launched in 1975 by the design team Hermès, there Kelly directly inspired by the padlocks on the bag Kelly (1956), marking the entry of the Maison in the watch and jewelry sector after the acquisition of La Montre Hermès in 1978. His feminine aesthetics mixed square case measuring 20x20 mm in gold, guilloché dial silveré with index fingers, and a detachable padlock case that can be converted into a pendant or a steel bracelet, often set with diamonds. Technically powered by a reliable Swiss quartz movement, water-resistant to 30m, its origins trace back to the fashion DNA ofHermès, thanks to its popularity, it was reissued in 2023 with interchangeable metal bracelets.

3) Hoop - The movement of a galop

Created in 1978 by designer Henri d'Origny, inspired by a galop of horse observed in Africa, theArch celebrates 150 years ofHermès With its asymmetrical case lugs reminiscent of a stirrup, this watch is recognizable by its aesthetic codes: a 30-40 mm white or black lacquered dial, curved and slanted hour markers at 12 o'clock, dauphine hands, and a steel or rose gold case with interchangeable taupe or alligator leather straps. It features advanced technology, with a quartz or automatic H1837 movement (Vaucher), and is water-resistant to 50 meters. equestrian sportiness and minimalist eleganceits longevity boosted by editions Leith or Skeleton since 2019.

2) H-Hour – Time in capital letters

Designed in 1996 by Philippe Mouquet, theH-Hour commemoration 100 years of watchmaking Hermès (acquired in 1912 via Thierry Hermès), its H-shaped case symbolizing intertwined initials. Architectural aesthetic: 25 to 34 mm in steel or gold, clean white dial with baton hands and textured central H, stitched calfskin strap, often in diamond-cut editions. With its Swiss quartz movement, water-resistant to 30-50 m depending on the size, it embodies assertive minimalism, ultra-recognizable and acclaimed for its fashion versatility since its redesign in 2016.

1) Cape Cod - The seaside spirit

Conceived in 1991 by Henri d'Origny, the Cape Cod takes its name from the coasts of Cape Cod (Massachusetts) and is inspired by the "Chaîne d'Ancre" marine d'Hermès From the 1930s, its first major success in mass-market watchmaking. Aesthetic codes: a 31-41 mm trapezoidal rectangular case, four integrated chain links, an opaline dial with a date magnifier at 6 o'clock, in steel or with a double-wrapped turret or sapphire crystal. This watch has been quartz-powered since its first production. Hermès H1928 in 2008 with a water resistance of 50m, its timeless preppy style and its jewelry editions (Twin, Minute) make it an absolute bestseller.