The Crown Index › Hermès Vault › Bolide 31
HERMÈS · SINCE 1923
Grade D · 50/100
Other sizes: 27
| Boutique retail (2026) | $9,400 |
|---|---|
| Resale today | $6,000 – $8,500 |
| Vs retail | -23% |
| 1-year trend | -3% |
Estimates for Togo leather with gold hardware in excellent condition. Other leathers, hardware and colors move the price; see the full guide in the interactive vault.
Introduced in 1923, the Bolide is believed to be the first bag ever made with a zip, which Émile Hermès licensed after seeing it on a car's canvas cover.
Its rounded bowling-bag shape is practical and secure, and it is much easier to be offered than a Birkin or Kelly.
Resale generally sits below retail, because availability is good and it lacks the scarcity premium.
That makes it one of the better values for buying a pre-owned Hermès leather bag.
Our verdict: A historic, practical bag at a discount pre-owned. Wear it, don't flip it.
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