JLC X Hermès Bracelet Watch

You could call it a bracelet with a secret. Or a watch hiding in plain sight. Either way, this rare Jaeger-LeCoultre x Hermès collaboration is what happens when two maisons—one known for equestrian elegance, the other for mechanical precision—decide to split the bill and bring their best to the table. The result? A solid silver wrist sculpture that happens to tell time.

Let’s start with the bracelet. If you’ve ever worn Hermès’ grain de café chain, you’ll recognize the nautical energy here immediately. The oversized oval links resemble anchor chain loops, each with twin cutouts, connected by thick, rope-like twists. It’s got all the chunky elegance of vintage maritime gear, minus the salt and rust. And yes—it’s hefty. 77 grams of solid sterling silver, crab hallmarks included. The 7.5-inch length fits comfortably on a larger wrist, but links can be removed by a competent jeweler without breaking a sweat.

Nestled within one of the central links is a charming, white-dial JLC watch powered by the hand-wound caliber 841. You get black Breguet numerals and matching painted Breguet hands, a visual that whispers antique French clock without going full Versailles. The movement is tucked in a rounded silver case measuring 25 by 29mm, signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, and stamped with that same crab assay for good measure. Even the crown carries the “JL” initials—as if the collaboration needed further proof.

This isn't some fashion-house licensing deal. Hermès and Jaeger-LeCoultre go way back—early 20th century, to be precise—when Hermès began commissioning clock and watch movements to elevate its growing collection of luxury timepieces and objets d’art. You’re looking at a continuation of that legacy: jewelry and horology walking hand in hand.

Is it a bracelet with a timekeeping surprise? Or a watch disguised as a bracelet? Honestly, we don’t care. It’s the best of both worlds. And it’s solid silver, just in case you needed more weight—literal or metaphorical.