Back in January, Chanel unveiled a new interpretation of its Première watch, one that came with a delicate camellia pendant charm placed by its side at the 3 o’clock position. The idea was simple, but one that elevated the iconic octagonal watch to become the Première Extrait de Camélia that was released in limited quantities. … Read more
Care to dance? At Chanel, it’s time to get your booty out on the floor with a rainbow-infused Chanel J12 Electro dream collection that chases our pandemic doldrums away. Arnaud Chastaingt, director of Chanel’s watchmaking creation studio, set out to channel the pulsing club vibe of the ’90s electronic music scene (driven by acts like Technotronic) and … Read more
Chanel’s signature all-ceramic watch – that’s recently been executed in transparent sapphire crystal – receives the rainbow treatment for Watches & Wonders 2021. Inspired by the electronic dance music culture of the 1990s, the J12 Electro collection is made up of a variety of models that span the price spectrum, along with a one-of-a-kind, 12-piece … Read more
During couture week in Paris in January, Chanel Mademoiselle Privé Bouton unveiled a high jewelry collection called Tweed. It revisited, in 45 designs set with diamonds, pearls and gradient-colored gemstones, the humble carded-wool fabric that Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel co-opted for women’s wear in the 1920s and embellished with ornamental buttons in a mid-’50s comeback collection. Last month, … Read more
Care to dance? At chanel electro replica watch, it’s time to get your booty out on the floor with a rainbow-infused Electro collection that chases our pandemic doldrums away. Arnaud Chastaingt, director of Chanel’s watchmaking creation studio, set out to channel the pulsing club vibe of the ’90s electronic music scene (driven by acts like Technotronic) … Read more
It’s been 22 years since Chanel J12 Caliber 12.2 launched the emblematic J12 sports watch, which featured high tech ceramic and an aesthetic that’s become iconic for the brand. The collection comes in multiple sizes, including 38mm and 33mm, and this is the first time the standard 33mm variant gets an automatic calibre (following a limited edition). … Read more
For the Only Watch 2023 Charity Auction, CHANEL is offering a duo of Chanel Mademoiselle J12 LA PAUSA watches, in black and white highly resistant ceramic. Since its beginning in 2000, the J12 watch has broken the codes and revolutionized the world of watchmaking, to become the first icon of the 21st century. Inspired by a … Read more
Synonymous with tweed, pearls and the camellia amongst other chic accoutrements, Gabrielle Chanel was the epitome of style and fashion in her time, her legacy enduring even today. And while she didn’t live to see her name imprinted on timepieces, Chanel Mademoiselle J12 watches today are everything Gabrielle Chanel would have loved, often incorporating her favourite design … Read more
It is ironic that Chanel’s J12, one of the most successful luxury ladies’ sports watch designs, was not meant to be a timepiece for women. Decked out in sleek, high-tech black ceramic with incredible allure, the first unisex 38mm edition was launched in 2000 after seven years of research and development. It was designed by the … Read more
Long gone are the days when I sneered at the mention of a Chanel watch and dismissed it as a fashion item. I remember sitting at a fine London bar some years ago with my WOSTEP-trained watchmaker-turned-marketer friend from Audemars Piguet and, unavoidably, talking shop. After a few decadent cocktails, my Dutch courage compelled me to blurt … Read more