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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 25 Beton Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
$128,478.00
Condition 1 – PristineBéton is the cool concrete-gray neutral Hermès introduced in the mid-2010s, sitting between Gris Perle's warm pearl undertones and the deeper Gris Tourterelle.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- U (2022)
- Material
- Matte Alligator (Mississippiensis, □)
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Béton
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Handle drop
- 9 cm | 3.5"
- Dimensions
- L 25 × H 20 × D 13 cm | L 9.8" × H 7.9" × D 5.1"
- Includes
- Full set
- Care
- Alligator Mat: Exotic skin is not interchangeable with other leathers for treatment: a product intended for one may be unsuitable for another. Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
The story behind the Birkin
Originated in 1984 from a conversation between Jane Birkin and Hermès Executive Chairman Jean-Louis Dumas; its structural lineage traces to the Haut à Courroies. Familiar sizes are 25, 30, 35 and 40 cm, alongside miniature, shoulder and travel versions, in both Retourné and Sellier construction.
Discover Hermès Birkin BagsThe color reads as a balanced architectural gray with neither warm nor cool dominance, making it one of the most adaptable neutrals in the exotic palette. On Matte Alligator (Alligator Mississippiensis, □ symbol) the unbuffed surface absorbs light rather than reflecting it, with the broader uniform tile pattern characteristic of American alligator reading as quiet texture against the cool ground. Gold hardware introduces warm metallic contrast against the cool stone palette without overwhelming the restraint. U stamp places production at 2022.
Collector's Insight:
Béton is a long-running but cyclically allocated neutral, with multi-year gaps between exotic production runs. Matte Alligator allocation is among the most constrained exotic specifications in the active catalog. Brand new condition with full set on a current-stamp piece represents the freshest possible secondary market position.
Resale Insight:
Birkin 25 in matte exotic carries the strongest demand profile across the exotic catalog, with secondary supply consistently below buyer interest. Béton specifically holds value across cycles by absorbing interest from both classic-neutral buyers and collectors seeking quieter alternatives to Noir or Étoupe.
Condition, defined +
Every piece is graded on the JANEFINDS five-tier scale: 1 Pristine, 2 Excellent, 3 Very Good, 4 Good, 5 Vintage, Well-Loved. Each tier is defined in writing in The Condition Guide.
The JANEFINDS standard +
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Returns +
A return may be requested within 24 hours of delivery, with the security tag intact and the piece returned complete and in original condition. Approved returns carry a 5% restocking fee. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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The Condition Guide