Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Blue Marine Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Blue Marine Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware shown on a model
Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Blue Marine Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Blue Marine Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Blue Marine Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Blue Marine Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Blue Marine Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Blue Marine Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Blue Marine Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware

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Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Blue Marine Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware

Placed

Realized
$100,000–150,000

The object record

Condition
2 – Excellent
Material
Matte Porosus Crocodile
Color
Blue Marine
Metallic finish
Palladium
JANEFINDS

The object record

Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Blue Marine Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware

Condition
2 – Excellent
Date stamp
C (2018)
Material
Matte Porosus Crocodile
Made in
France
Color
Blue Marine
Metallic finish
Palladium
Dimensions
L 40 × H 30 × D 21 cm | L 16" × H 12" × D 8"
Care
Porosus Crocodile 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 HAC

Haut à Courroies: the direct ancestor of the Birkin, made to carry riding boots and a saddle. Hermès' own chronology dates it to around 1900 and credits Émile Hermès with its design. Proportions vary by size and era: a HAC 60 dated 2002 on record is wider than it is tall.

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The story behind the HAC

Haut à Courroies: the direct ancestor of the Birkin, made to carry riding boots and a saddle. Hermès' own chronology dates it to around 1900 and credits Émile Hermès with its design. Proportions vary by size and era: a HAC 60 dated 2002 on record is wider than it is tall.

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Known as 'the original Birkin' HAC Birkins have been around for almost 100 years. Originally intended to carry a saddle, these bags are now loved for their roomy interiors and sturdy handles making them ideal companions for travel. This example is done in rich Blue Marine Matte Porosus Crocodile. Maintained in excellent condition, it stands out even from other HACs with its deeply saturated color. No other travel bag in the world is as coveted as this handcrafted Hermès Birkin HAC bag.

The 40cm is the larger proportioned silhouette. Interior is lined in matching Chevre leather with one zip pocket and one open pocket. Signature turn-lock closure, front flap, and sangles complete the hardware configuration.

Collector's Insight:
Matte Porosus Crocodile production is constrained by raw material scarcity and limited annual output. Allocation within Hermès exotic bag production is among the most selective in the house.

Resale Insight:
Exotic travel HACs reach the secondary market only a handful of times per year globally. Pricing is set by scarcity rather than comparables, and matte crocodile at this scale is among the rarest expressions of the format.

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