Hermès. gold & mother-of-pearl wristwatch, 1970s

An unusual Hermès wristwatch from the 1970s, distinguished by its elongated oval case in 18-carat yellow gold and its iridescent mother-of-pearl bezel.

Its sculptural proportions and softly curved silhouette reflect the creative freedom of 1970s design, when the boundaries between jewellery and watchmaking became increasingly fluid. The brushed gold dial, signed Hermès, features slender hands and discreet hour markers, allowing the natural luminosity of the mother-of-pearl to take centre stage.

Powered by a hand-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre mechanical movement, calibre 841, this timepiece brings together the distinctive aesthetic of Hermès and the horological expertise of one of Switzerland’s most respected manufactures.

More than a wristwatch, it is an expression of Parisian elegance, conceived as much as an ornament as an instrument for measuring time.

Hermès, France, 1970s. 18-carat yellow gold case, numbered 49267, with mother-of-pearl bezel and signed gold dial. Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 841, manually wound mechanical movement. Dimensions: 42 × 24 × 7 mm. Approximate weight: 32.8 g.