Hermès Birkin 25 Graphite Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware

Hermès Birkin 25 Graphite Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware

Twenty-five centimeters in Graphite Shiny Niloticus Crocodile with Palladium hardware. Graphite is Hermès's dark charcoal grey—deeper than Etain, cooler than black when light catches the scales. On shiny crocodile, the color shifts between near-black in shadow and grey where the surface reflects. A neutral that functions like black but isn't.

Niloticus (Nile Crocodile) shows medium-sized rectangular scales with uniform distribution—larger than Porosus, finer than American alligator. The shiny finish amplifies Graphite's tonal range; each scale catches light at a slightly different angle. Palladium hardware maintains the cool palette. Twenty-five centimeters is the most compact Birkin size—structured proportions that read as jewelry-adjacent rather than utilitarian.

Condition: 2 – Excellent
Stamp: 2010, N □
Color: Graphite
Leather: Shiny Niloticus Crocodile
Hardware: Palladium
Dimensions: 25 × 20 × 13 cm | 10" W × 8" H × 5" D

JaneFinds Collector's Insight:
Graphite Shiny Crocodile Birkin 25s occupy the intersection of compact format and premium exotic. The color's chameleon quality—grey in light, black in shadow—makes it more versatile than saturated exotics while maintaining visual impact. The 2010 production date places this in an era before Birkin 25 demand peaked; early examples in exotic are increasingly scarce.

JaneFinds Market Insight:
Exotic Birkin 25s in dark neutrals trade consistently—Graphite appeals to collectors seeking crocodile without color commitment. Excellent condition at fifteen years old indicates careful ownership; shiny exotics show wear immediately, making well-preserved examples from this era genuinely uncommon.

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