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There’s Something Quite Cool About The New Gen Hermes Kelly Watch

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There’s Something Quite Cool About The New Gen Hermes Kelly Watch

Almost 50 years since its release, this cult timepiece by Hermes is getting a refresh.

by Imran Jalal  /   June 21, 2022
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Kelly, can you handle this? Credit: Mark Kean

The Kelly may be synonymous with the chic top handle bag design by Hermes. But as far as watch fiends are concerned the Kelly is a dainty timepiece that’s ahead of its time. First introduced in 1975, the timepiece is distinguishable from the other models in the Maison’s horology stable by its small padlock-shaped watch case (a replica of the lock used on the namesake handbag) that dangles on a slim leather strap.

The choice of a padlock to house the watch dial and components gives the timepiece a thoroughly modern appeal when more conventional watches of the same proportions would have come across as prim and dainty.

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But things are changing for the Kelly watch this year. In its first major overhaul since its inception, the watch now comes in a full metal design, with the leather strap swapped for a metal link bracelet design that some might interpret as an abstract take on alligator scales (though this is something not officially communicated in press materials).

Credit:Mark Kean

The Kelly watch sports a new all-metal design for 2022.

There are a total of five permutations of the new generation Kelly timepiece: in steel, in rose gold, with or without diamond setting and boasting a mother-of-pearl or spangled white-lacquered dial. To further push the design envelope, the lock is also detachable so that your watch can be attached to a black boxcalf or smooth alligator clochette – essentially turning your timepiece into a pendant of a sautoir necklace.

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Now, to the not-so-good news: this new update of the Hermes Kelly will not be hitting shelves in Singapore until 2023. The good news, though: we’ve got the rundown on prices for the models in the gallery below in case you are considering getting one.


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There's Something Quite Cool About The New Gen Hermes Kelly Watch
Hermes Kelly steel watch on matching bracelet, $6,350
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Hermes Kelly steel watch with diamonds on matching bracelet, $8,540
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Hermes Kelly steel watch with diamonds on matching bracelet, $22,700
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Joel Von Allmen
Hermes Kelly 18K pink gold watch with diamonds on matching bracelet, from $59,170
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Hermes Kelly 18K pink gold watch with diamonds on matching bracelet, from $124,990
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