Hermes Clipper ladies quartz wristwatch in two-tone stainless steel and gold-plated finish, small round case (approximately 24mm). White dial signed "HERMES PARIS" with black Arabic numerals, a date window at the 3 o'clock position, and "SWISS MADE" at the base; the round bezel carries the model's signature exposed screws/rivets. The caseband is engraved "HERMÈS - PARIS," the folding clasp is stamped "HERMÈS PARIS," and the snap caseback bears the Hermes horse-and-carriage crest with the letter H over "WATER RESISTANT SWISS" and a partial serial number. Bracelet is the two-tone H-motif link style. Condition shows heavy surface scratching to the bezel, case and clasp, brassing/gold-plating loss exposing base metal on the bracelet, and green verdigris/corrosion on several links. Running/working condition. Notes from the Curator The Clipper debuted in 1981, conceived by Henri d'Origny at a moment when watchmaking craved maritime allure—fast nineteen‑century sailing ships in full sail gave the line its name, and the exposed screws circling this bezel pay direct homage to a ship's porthole. The CL4.210 reference in 24 mm quartz represents the house's safe feminine format, versatile and robust, while the two‑tone H‑link bracelet wears the initial of the maison at every joint, a typographic signature as legible as the carriage‑and‑servant crest engraved on the caseback. This size and reference are widely found on the vintage market, prized for their reliability and affordability, and the Clipper's identity within the Hermès stable is unambiguous: nautical chic built for daily wear, bracelet or leather, sea or city. Most buyers do not know that d'Origny chose the round case over the house's stirrup and anchor motifs precisely because he wanted a chic sports watch that could be worn on steel or rubber by the sea or in the city, a deliberate synthesis of function and Faubourg finesse.