To tell if a Hermès watch is real, first look at the brand marking on the back. On replicas, the logo may be missing elements, show little detail or be shallow compared to an authentic stamp, which will match the classic horse-drawn carriage Caleche logo exactly, be richly detailed and have a deep relief.

Hermès as a maison is not a traditional fashion house – it is rather a purveyor of luxury goods.

The latest incarnation of the Kelly watch marks the first major overhaul of the collection since its inception nearly 50 years ago. And while the new Kelly models were announced at Watches & Wonders 2022 in Geneva, it is only now, over a year later, that the long-awaited collection is finally available.

The H 1837 movement, at the heart of the watch strategy of Hermès.