VINTAGE HERMÈS PARIS WORLD TIME DESK CLOCK

A sophisticated expression of global connectivity from the Golden Age of luxury travel. This rare Hermès Paris World Time desk clock embodies the maison’s timeless elegance and practical refinement—designed for the traveler, the diplomat, the citizen of the world.

Specifications:

• Brand: Hermès Paris
• Type: World Time Desk Clock with Date Display
• Era: Vintage (Circa 1980s-1990s)
• Case: Gold-plated brass with circular form
• Diameter: Approximately 12 cm (4.7 inches)
• Movement: Swiss quartz
• Dial: Silvered opaline with applied gold batons and Hermès signature “H” at 12 o’clock
• Complications:
  • World Time display with 24 major cities
  • Date window at 6 o’clock displaying “MER 8” (Wednesday 8th in French)
  • Day/Date in French
• Markings: “HERMÈS PARIS” on dial, “QUARTZ” and “SWISS MADE” beneath date window
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Gold plating intact with minimal wear. Dial pristine. Movement running perfectly. All time zones and date function operational.

Design & Functionality:

The rotating outer bezel features 24 major world cities arranged geographically—from San Francisco to Tokyo, London to Sydney—allowing instant reference to multiple time zones simultaneously. The elegant gold hands sweep across a minimalist silvered dial, punctuated only by applied gold hour markers and the iconic Hermès “H” logo.

The date window at 6 o’clock displays both day and date in French—a subtle nod to Hermès’ Parisian heritage. The clean, unfussy design reflects the brand’s philosophy: luxury through restraint, sophistication through simplicity.

Condition Notes:

This clock is in excellent vintage condition with normal signs of careful use. The gold plating remains bright with minimal wear at high points. The dial is pristine with no discoloration or patina. The rotating city bezel turns smoothly. The date mechanism advances correctly. The movement runs accurately. A truly well-preserved example ready for decades more of service.

At Horamundi, we recognize that timekeeping isn’t just about watches on wrists—it’s about objects that mark time with grace, heritage, and purpose. This Hermès desk clock is a reminder that luxury, at its finest, is never loud.

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