Hermès Edition Owners Thread

[GDF]

I really like the Hermes watches and bands. Very distinctive. Curious what resale value is for these, as I know I will probably want to upgrade every couple years or even a year if there are big changes to the AW. The SS resale value is already really bad, so guessing Hermes is not much better.

Unlike a Rolex or Omega, that lose little value over the life of the watch, it is harder to substantiate the Hermes, if it loses big value after a year, but still really would like one.

 

[Boardiesboi]

I really like the Hermes watches and bands. Very distinctive. Curious what resale value is for these, as I know I will probably want to upgrade every couple years or even a year if there are big changes to the AW. The SS resale value is already really bad, so guessing Hermes is not much better.

Unlike a Rolex or Omega, that lose little value over the life of the watch, it is harder to substantiate the Hermes, if it loses big value after a year, but still really would like one.

I sold my S3 Hermès last month for about 50% the price I paid for it last year.

 

[Ethan Coohill]

I sold my S3 Hermès last month for about 50% the price I paid for it last year.

Yeah I sold my series 3 Hermès for $500 but I kept my leather band. Just sold them the sports band.

 

[Luba]

I sold my S3 Hermès last month for about 50% the price I paid for it last year.

What was included? the Hermès AW3 of course, and I believe you said AppleCare+. Any bands or accessories? When I sell I'd like to keep the bands and accessories. And if I was a buyer I'd like to get my own bands, especially if it's leather as leather absorbs sweat.

 

[Dstopsie]

Thinking of getting the indigo sport loop. What does everyone think of this band with the series 4. Have the indigo single tour and ebene barenia-

Thoughts ???

 

[Ethan Coohill]

Anyone with October 23rd-30th delivery see any movement early?

 

[Dstopsie]

Yeah I sold my series 3 Hermès for $500 but I kept my leather band. Just sold them the sports band.

Sold my series 3 with sport band only for $400. Very little interest in the watch without the leather band included.

 

[anthonymoody]

Some of the leather bands can fetch quite high prices, particularly ones that have been discontinued and/or were rare in the first place.

 

[Norre8]

My Hermès arrived today, but both the single tour and sport band are too big. I was hoping the single tour would fit since it said min was 165mm and I’m 165mm, but it shouldn’t be this loose, right? I can fully move the watch around my entire wrist without undoing it.

So my options are to punch more holes myself or ship it off to have Hermès add more holes...and there are no options for the sport band.

Thoughts?

I’m in a similar spot, but the space isn’t that big. I feel like I like the sports band better; debating if it’s even worth it to keep the Hermès version and just getting a stainless steel one.

Anyone think the indigo Hermès band is too thin/flimsy?

 

[justywusty]

I’m in a similar spot, but the space isn’t that big. I feel like I like the sports band better; debating if it’s even worth it to keep the Hermès version and just getting a stainless steel one.

Anyone think the indigo Hermès band is too thin/flimsy?

In the end, I’ve returned my Hermès as I don’t want to get a 40mm instead...and it’s too loose and adding the holes of need require the taper of the band to get very tight in the buckle.

So Regular stainless steel for me, and I’m buying a custom handmade strap form a leather-smith in Tokyo that’s pretty much identical to the fauve barenia single tour but at the exact size I need.

It was fun, Hermès. Adieu.

 

[profmjh]

Apple Watch Hermès S4 review

It sums up the marketing and branding strategy of the Apple Watch Hermès perfectly. Very intelligent and in depth review.

I was unimpressed with the video and gave up half-way through when he was getting his facts just plain wrong.

He said only the infograph face had an Hermès colour option. They all do.

Maybe after unboxing he should have spent more time with the watch before continuing the video.

I agree with his comments on the boxes and separation of watch and strap. The S3 packaging felt much more premium.

And I so wish they had more choices of colour with the deployment strap. I love the mechanism but don’t love either of the colour options.

 

[nikster0029]

I wonder why the double tour isn’t on sale yet in the new color ways?

 

[UrbanExtant]

I really like the Hermes watches and bands. Very distinctive. Curious what resale value is for these, as I know I will probably want to upgrade every couple years or even a year if there are big changes to the AW. The SS resale value is already really bad, so guessing Hermes is not much better.

Unlike a Rolex or Omega, that lose little value over the life of the watch, it is harder to substantiate the Hermes, if it loses big value after a year, but still really would like one.

In the end, one really has to look at this watch as a tech investment, and not a luxury watch investment. I’ve never gone into an Hermès watch purchase looking at it to retain its value. I go into it asking if I will get my value out of it in the time I retain ownership. These watches are not like my collection of Hermès Constance Belts, or H Belts, or bags, or, well, you get the idea, where those can go up in value over time, as many of them are hard to obtain. The Constance Belt is described as one of the most difficult belts in the world to find, and then trying to find it in certain leathers just makes it even rarer. The same cannot be said for the Hermès Apple Watch, where many thousands of them are mass produced. The special Hermès watch bands, such as the more limited edition Rallye Indigo/Rouge retain their value more, due to their rarity. This is not to discount the more widely available Hermès Apple Watch varieties. Each of those still contains hand cut, hand stitched, high quality bands, but they do not possess the special rarity most Hermès products have inherent. For example, additional straps for the Constance Belt are hand made, and the multiple varieties of colors, leathers, and sizes are produced at random, and for only a limited time. So, if one wants a certain color, in a certain leather, in a certain size, it’s like hitting the lottery should one locate that combination. The same is not for the Apple Watch. There are set leathers, colors, sizes for each season, and they are significantly easier to locate.

The point of my post is to highlight that one should buy the Hermès watch because one believes they will get their value out of it in their time of ownership, not because they believe it will sell for a certain price when they wish to divest themselves of it.

That said, I have typically, each year, been able to sell my Hermès Apple Watch for around $500. I’m ok with that, because I feel I have gotten enough enjoyment out of the product to feel my purchase of the depreciation was worth it. I hope this helps others trying to justify purchasing one of these watches. They are definitely worth the money, and they are special to own. I have never regretted the purchase of a single one, and I have owned every series.

 

[Norre8]

In the end, one really has to look at this watch as a tech investment, and not a luxury watch investment. I’ve never gone into an Hermès watch purchase looking at it to retain its value. I go into it asking if I will get my value out of it in the time I retain ownership. These watches are not like my collection of Hermès Constance Belts, or H Belts, or bags, or, well, you get the idea, where those can go up in value over time, as many of them are hard to obtain. The Constance Belt is described as one of the most difficult belts in the wold to find, and then trying to find it in certain leathers just makes it even rarer. The same cannot be said for the Hermès Apple Watch, where many thousands of them are mass produced. The special Hermès watch bands, such as the more limited edition Rallye Indigo/Rouge retain their value more, due to their rarity. This is not to discount the more widely available Hermès Apple Watch varieties. Each of those still contains hand cut, hand stitched, high quality bands, but they do not possess the special rarity most Hermès products have inherent. For example, additional straps for the Constance Belt are hand made, and the multiple varieties of colors, leathers, and sizes are produced at random, and for only a limited time. So, if one wants a certain color, in a certain leather, in a certain size, it’s like hitting the lottery should one locate that combination. The same is not for the Apple Watch. There are set leathers, colors, sizes for each season, and they are significantly easier to locate.

The point of my post is to highlight that one should buy the Hermès watch because one believes they will get their value out of it in their time of ownership, not because they believe it will sell for a certain price when they wish to divest themselves of it.

That said, I have typically, each year, been able to sell my Hermès Apple Watch for around $500. I’m ok with that, because I feel I have gotten enough enjoyment out of the product to feel my purchase of the depreciation was worth it. I hope this helps others trying to justify purchasing one of these watches. They are definitely worth the money, and they are special to own. I have never regretted the purchase of a single one, and I have owned every series.

Well written post, makes me even happier with my purchase.

 

[KPOM]

I picked up my 44mm today. It looks nice, but wish they stayed at 42mm. 40mm is definitely too small. I’m sure I’ll get use to the bigger size. The leather band is amazing, so soft.

The 40mm has a bigger screen than the old 42mm. I prefer the 40mm and would like more band options.

 

[Dstopsie]

In the end, one really has to look at this watch as a tech investment, and not a luxury watch investment. I’ve never gone into an Hermès watch purchase looking at it to retain its value. I go into it asking if I will get my value out of it in the time I retain ownership. These watches are not like my collection of Hermès Constance Belts, or H Belts, or bags, or, well, you get the idea, where those can go up in value over time, as many of them are hard to obtain. The Constance Belt is described as one of the most difficult belts in the wold to find, and then trying to find it in certain leathers just makes it even rarer. The same cannot be said for the Hermès Apple Watch, where many thousands of them are mass produced. The special Hermès watch bands, such as the more limited edition Rallye Indigo/Rouge retain their value more, due to their rarity. This is not to discount the more widely available Hermès Apple Watch varieties. Each of those still contains hand cut, hand stitched, high quality bands, but they do not possess the special rarity most Hermès products have inherent. For example, additional straps for the Constance Belt are hand made, and the multiple varieties of colors, leathers, and sizes are produced at random, and for only a limited time. So, if one wants a certain color, in a certain leather, in a certain size, it’s like hitting the lottery should one locate that combination. The same is not for the Apple Watch. There are set leathers, colors, sizes for each season, and they are significantly easier to locate.

The point of my post is to highlight that one should buy the Hermès watch because one believes they will get their value out of it in their time of ownership, not because they believe it will sell for a certain price when they wish to divest themselves of it.

That said, I have typically, each year, been able to sell my Hermès Apple Watch for around $500. I’m ok with that, because I feel I have gotten enough enjoyment out of the product to feel my purchase of the depreciation was worth it. I hope this helps others trying to justify purchasing one of these watches. They are definitely worth the money, and they are special to own. I have never regretted the purchase of a single one, and I have owned every series.

Well said!!

 

[Norre8]

The 40mm has a bigger screen than the old 42mm. I prefer the 40mm and would like more band options.

Speaking of the case, not the screen

 

[SethBoy]

How long have your Hermès leather bands lasted (particularly the double tours) with daily use?

 

[GDF]

Thanks - great post. If I could sell for $500 a year, then I could live with that.

In the end, one really has to look at this watch as a tech investment, and not a luxury watch investment. I’ve never gone into an Hermès watch purchase looking at it to retain its value. I go into it asking if I will get my value out of it in the time I retain ownership. These watches are not like my collection of Hermès Constance Belts, or H Belts, or bags, or, well, you get the idea, where those can go up in value over time, as many of them are hard to obtain. The Constance Belt is described as one of the most difficult belts in the world to find, and then trying to find it in certain leathers just makes it even rarer. The same cannot be said for the Hermès Apple Watch, where many thousands of them are mass produced. The special Hermès watch bands, such as the more limited edition Rallye Indigo/Rouge retain their value more, due to their rarity. This is not to discount the more widely available Hermès Apple Watch varieties. Each of those still contains hand cut, hand stitched, high quality bands, but they do not possess the special rarity most Hermès products have inherent. For example, additional straps for the Constance Belt are hand made, and the multiple varieties of colors, leathers, and sizes are produced at random, and for only a limited time. So, if one wants a certain color, in a certain leather, in a certain size, it’s like hitting the lottery should one locate that combination. The same is not for the Apple Watch. There are set leathers, colors, sizes for each season, and they are significantly easier to locate.

The point of my post is to highlight that one should buy the Hermès watch because one believes they will get their value out of it in their time of ownership, not because they believe it will sell for a certain price when they wish to divest themselves of it.

That said, I have typically, each year, been able to sell my Hermès Apple Watch for around $500. I’m ok with that, because I feel I have gotten enough enjoyment out of the product to feel my purchase of the depreciation was worth it. I hope this helps others trying to justify purchasing one of these watches. They are definitely worth the money, and they are special to own. I have never regretted the purchase of a single one, and I have owned every series.

 

[Boardiesboi]

In the end, one really has to look at this watch as a tech investment, and not a luxury watch investment. I’ve never gone into an Hermès watch purchase looking at it to retain its value. I go into it asking if I will get my value out of it in the time I retain ownership. These watches are not like my collection of Hermès Constance Belts, or H Belts, or bags, or, well, you get the idea, where those can go up in value over time, as many of them are hard to obtain. The Constance Belt is described as one of the most difficult belts in the world to find, and then trying to find it in certain leathers just makes it even rarer. The same cannot be said for the Hermès Apple Watch, where many thousands of them are mass produced. The special Hermès watch bands, such as the more limited edition Rallye Indigo/Rouge retain their value more, due to their rarity. This is not to discount the more widely available Hermès Apple Watch varieties. Each of those still contains hand cut, hand stitched, high quality bands, but they do not possess the special rarity most Hermès products have inherent. For example, additional straps for the Constance Belt are hand made, and the multiple varieties of colors, leathers, and sizes are produced at random, and for only a limited time. So, if one wants a certain color, in a certain leather, in a certain size, it’s like hitting the lottery should one locate that combination. The same is not for the Apple Watch. There are set leathers, colors, sizes for each season, and they are significantly easier to locate.

The point of my post is to highlight that one should buy the Hermès watch because one believes they will get their value out of it in their time of ownership, not because they believe it will sell for a certain price when they wish to divest themselves of it.

That said, I have typically, each year, been able to sell my Hermès Apple Watch for around $500. I’m ok with that, because I feel I have gotten enough enjoyment out of the product to feel my purchase of the depreciation was worth it. I hope this helps others trying to justify purchasing one of these watches. They are definitely worth the money, and they are special to own. I have never regretted the purchase of a single one, and I have owned every series.

Such a great post! Sums up exactly what I think about the Apple Watch Hermès.

The Apple Watch is definitely not in the same category as other Hermès leather products eg bags, belts, wallets or even their Swiss watches. Minus a few small leather goods eg key chain, the Apple Watch Hermès is the lowest entry point to their products.

It gave me a glimpse into the craftsmanship and quality of their products (the Apple Watch is my first Hermès purchase) and I’m loving the brand!

I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the series 3 Hermès and wasn’t bothered by the resale price.

 

[northofthesouth]

I have a 44mm SS Milanese on order but have been considering cancelling and ordering a 44mm Hermes since most of the time I’ll be wearing it in a professional work environment and I love the look of the Hermes bands and watch faces. I’m leaning towards the Fauve Barenia or Bleu Indigo Swift Leather Single Tour, do you have any recommendations for which band might look the best most of the time with business casual attire?

 

[GDF]

Are the Hermes bands more comfortable than the Apple Bands and Milanese bands?

 

[Boardiesboi]

I have a 44mm SS Milanese on order but have been considering cancelling and ordering a 44mm Hermes since most of the time I’ll be wearing it in a professional work environment and I love the look of the Hermes bands and watch faces. I’m leaning towards the Fauve Barenia or Bleu Indigo Swift Leather Single Tour, do you have any recommendations for which band might look the best most of the time with business casual attire?

Both are great and would go with any office attire. The Fauve Barenia would match any brown belts or leather shoes and the Indigo Swift is very elegant and understated. I would go for the Indigo Swift from a durability point of view as it is more resistant to water and sweat. The fauve would darken and get a patina fairly quickly.

 

[northofthesouth]

Both are great and would go with any office attire. The Fauve Barenia would match any brown belts or leather shoes and the Indigo Swift is very elegant and understated. I would go for the Indigo Swift from a durability point of view as it is more resistant to water and sweat. The fauve would darken and get a patina fairly quickly.

Thanks for the advice! Is the Idigo Swift just a more durable leather in general than the Fauve?

 

[Boardiesboi]

Thanks for the advice! Is the Idigo Swift just a more durable leather in general than the Fauve?

I think it’s just a different type of leather.

I don’t own a lot of Hermès products but from my experience if you spill a water drop on the swift you can wipe it off easily but that would stain the barenia.

But I’ve also read a page or so back in this thread that the barenia handbags last quite well in the rain and wet weather?