HERMES
BRACELET HERMES KELLY DOG
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Buy a pre-owned Hermès bag, jewel or watch at The Swiss Collector
Founded in Paris in 1837 by Thierry Hermès, the house of Hermès is the absolute embodiment of French luxury : discreet, artisanal and timeless. Originally a saddler to the aristocracy, Hermès progressively extended its unique craftsmanship to leather goods, jewellery and watchmaking, without ever betraying its DNA of artisanal excellence. Birkin, Kelly, Chaîne d'Ancre, Arceau: every Hermès creation is a wearable work of art. At The Swiss Collector, we offer a carefully selected range of pre-owned Hermès bags, jewels and watches : unique pieces, at advantageous prices, in the spirit of sustainable luxury.
History of Hermès : 185 Years from the Horse to Global Luxury
The Aristocracy's Saddler (1837–1880)
In 1837, Thierry Hermès set up his harness and saddlery workshop in the heart of Paris to craft the bridles, saddles and harnesses of the French and European aristocracy. The quality of his leathers and the finesse of his stitching quickly earned him a prestigious clientele : Napoleon III among his early illustrious clients. His son Charles-Émile moved the boutique to 24 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré : the legendary address that remains the house's home to this day.
The Iconic Bags: Kelly (1935) and Birkin (1984)
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas designed a small structured bag with straps and a padlock that would become the Kelly : named in 1956 when Grace Kelly used it to conceal her pregnancy from photographers. In 1984, during a Paris-London flight, Jane Birkin found herself seated next to Hermès CEO Jean-Louis Dumas. Complaining about the lack of a practical bag, she sketched her ideas on an airsickness bag. The Birkin was born from that conversation : and quickly became the world's most coveted bag.
Watchmaking and Jewellery (1928–Today)
Hermès launched its first wristwatches in 1928. In 1978, the house founded La Montre Hermès SA in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, its dedicated watch manufacture, which designs the Arceau, Cape Cod and Heure H collections. In 1931, Robert Dumas drew inspiration from marine anchor chains to create the Chaîne d'Ancre jewellery collection, which became one of the house's most iconic jewellery lines. Today, Hermès remains an independent family company, passed from generation to generation, and one of the world's highest luxury market capitalisations.
Bags : The Icons of Global Leather Goods
Jewellery : Marine and Equestrian Elegance
Watches : Watchmaking with the Hermès Spirit
Secondary Market Values
Birkin 30 Togo standard leather (Bag)
CHF 10,000 – CHF 25,000
Kelly 28 Sellier classic leather (Bag)
CHF 7,500 – CHF 18,000
Constance 18 classic leather (Bag)
CHF 5,000 – CHF 12,000
Chaîne d'Ancre gold bracelet (Jewel)
CHF 2,000 – CHF 5,500
Arceau automatic steel (Watch)
CHF 1,800 – CHF 4,500
Cape Cod steel quartz (Watch)
CHF 1,000 – CHF 2,500
These valuations vary significantly based on leather, colour, condition and presence of original accessories (dustbag, padlock, keys, box). Contact our TSC experts for a precise estimate.
Hermès : The Luxury Safe-Haven Asset
Hermès bags (Birkin and Kelly above all) are today recognised as one of the best safe-haven assets in the luxury market, sometimes outperforming conventional financial assets.
Organised scarcity
Obtaining a Birkin or Kelly at an Hermès boutique is extremely complex. Waiting lists extend over several years, quotas are strict. This structural scarcity mechanically fuels the secondary market, where pieces often trade above boutique price.
Regular price increases
Hermès raises its boutique prices every year, mechanically revaluing pieces already on the secondary market. A Birkin 30 in Togo now retails for approximately CHF 9,800, versus CHF 2,000 at its creation in 1984.
A unique and dynamic catalogue
At The Swiss Collector, our Hermès selection evolves constantly. Every bag, jewel or watch is unique : what you see today may no longer be available tomorrow.
Hermès & Iconic Personalities
- Grace Kelly : lends her name to the Kelly in 1956; Hermès becomes the official supplier of the Principality of Monaco
- Jane Birkin : inspires the creation of the Birkin in 1984 during a Paris-London flight
- Cate Blanchett : official ambassador, embodying the timeless elegance and boldness of the house
- Charlotte Casiraghi : Monaco heiress, symbol of equestrian passion and Hermès tradition
- Steven Yeun : first Asian face for the house, reflecting modernity and diversity
Buying Guide : Pre-owned Hermès at The Swiss Collector
- Budget : our Hermès selection covers all universes (from Cape Cod watches from CHF 1,000 to premium Birkin and Kelly bags). Every piece is unique.
- Condition : every piece is graded across four levels (like new, very good, good or fair condition) with high-definition photographs.
- Rigorous selection : every piece is carefully selected and evaluated by our experts before being listed for sale.
- Original accessories : dustbag, padlock, keys, box (their presence is clearly indicated and significantly increases the piece's value).
- TSC Guarantee : our watches and jewellery comes with warranty
- Secure worldwide delivery : fully insured and tracked shipping worldwide.