Hermes Birkin 35 Gris Elephant Matte Alligator Leather Top Handle Bag

This Birkin 35 features Turtledove leather, shiny silver hardware, and a spacious interior. The larger size offers plenty of room for daily essentials, travel items, or work accessories. Its neutral color gives the bag flexibility for both casual and polished styling. A practical Hermès Birkin 35 that balances functionality with collector value. 

Condition and Inclusions

• Good Condition (Pre-owned) — minor surface micro-scratches on hardware, light base corner softening, and faint handle patina consistent with careful use; structurally sound and well-maintained throughout 
• Complete Set: Keys and Lock, Clochette
• CITES documentation — confirm inclusion and active status before international shipment
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• No Returns on this item (Final Sale)

Dimensions and Specifications

• Height: 25 cm
• Length: 35 cm
• Width: 18 cm
• Handle Drop: Approx. 10 cm
• Origin: France
• Color: Gris Tourterelle — a soft, warm dove-grey with neutral earthy undertones; one of Hermès’s most coveted and versatile neutral colorways
• Exterior: Shiny (Lisse) Porosus Crocodile leather (Crocodylus Porosus) — hand-buffed to a glass-like gloss without synthetic coating
• Authenticity Marker: Caret (^) symbol confirming Crocodylus Porosus
• Interior: Tonal Gris Tourterelle chèvre leather lining with one zip pocket and one open pocket
• Hardware: Palladium Hardware (PHW) — including signature turn-lock, buckle straps, base studs, and crocodile-wrapped clochette with lock and two keys
• Gender: Women

The Caret ( ^ ) Symbol Meaning and Why It Matters

• Species Identification: The caret (ˆ) symbol embossed next to the Hermès Paris logo officially confirms the bag is crafted from Crocodylus Porosus (Saltwater Crocodile) — the definitive authentication marker that collectors and experts look for immediately.
• The Premium Exotic: Porosus is widely considered the highest-tier, most expensive, and exclusive exotic crocodile hide that Hermès offers (even more prized than Niloticus crocodile or Alligator mississippiensis). It features exceptionally small, highly symmetrical, square-shaped scales with tiny, distinct pores near the edges, and it achieves the most breathtaking, shiny finish of any crocodilian skin. 

What Makes This Gris Tourterelle Porosus Birkin 35 Exceptional?

• Crafted from Shiny Porosus Crocodile — the highest and most prestigious exotic leather in the Hermès repertoire, prized for its small, highly symmetrical scales and glass-like luminous finish.
• The caret (^) symbol next to the stamp officially confirms authentic Crocodylus Porosus.
• Gris Tourterelle (Turtledove) is a sophisticated, versatile neutral gray with warm undertones that pairs effortlessly with any wardrobe.
• Palladium hardware provides a sleek, cool modern contrast against the beautiful multi-tonal gray.
• The Birkin 35 offers generous capacity while maintaining the iconic structured silhouette — ideal for daily use and travel.
• Porosus Birkins are among the rarest and most coveted Hermès exotic pieces.

Why Buy This Hermès Birkin 35 Gris Tourterelle Porosus?

• Rare, shiny Porosus crocodile in the elegant Gris Tourterelle neutral colorway.
• Refined Palladium hardware for a contemporary, understated look.
• Good pre-owned condition with functional accessories.
• Strong investment potential; Porosus crocodile Birkins consistently perform well on the secondary market.
• Immediate availability with no waitlist or boutique relationship required.

Market Value and Competitive Pricing: 

Hermès does not publish official retail prices for exotic-skin pieces. On the secondary market:

• Comparable Shiny Porosus Birkin 35 examples typically range from $50,000 – $90,000+ depending on condition and color.
• Good-condition examples like this offer better value than pristine pieces.

At The Luxury Closet, this Hermès Birkin 35 Gris Tourterelle Shiny Porosus Crocodile with Palladium Hardware is listed at 194,455 AED (approximately $52,950). It represents strong competitive value for a good-condition Porosus Birkin 35 with immediate availability. An aggressive, below-average market entry point for a genuine Hermès exotic Porosus crocodile. 

Buy Now — No Waitlist. No Boutique History Required.

Exotic Porosus Birkins are extremely limited and typically allocated only to established Hermès clients. Here, that barrier does not exist. Get direct, immediate access to a versatile, collectible exotic Birkin—while it lasts.

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