Chanel

Now, when the Chanel Grand Complication model - 'J12' Tourbillon - has been highly appreciated in the horology world, Chanel has been eager to revive its authenticity through the development of a 'Haute Horlogerie' automatic movement with three hands, going back to the deepest roots of traditional watchmaking. To make the dream come true, Chanel has partnered with one of the most prestigious Swiss watch manufactures, Audemars Piguet. read more

Chanel iconic J12 collection welcomes a new highly exclusive timepiece – the J12 Haute Joaillerie. The precious timepiece is available in a few variations, each created to last an eternity.

The Chanel 12 Haute Joaillerie watch proudly demonstrates exceptional setting techniques performed in the brand’s workshops in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.

The timepiece features a fine combination of black and white, with the ceramic baguette matched by a baguette-cut diamond.

The case of the Chanel watch has been created in different sizes - 42 mm, 38 mm and 33 mm, with every variation limited to just 12 pieces. The 42 mm and 38 mm cases are equipped with an automatic movement, while the 33 mm case houses a quartz movement. read more

For 2008, Chanel has created a new majestic tourbillon timepiece revealing a baguette-cut diamond bezel. You will count 46 diamonds with a total weight of 4.5 carats. The 38-mm case of the Chanel watch and bracelet are crafted in black ceramic and 18k white gold. read more

The main dial of the Chanel J12 watch shows the local time in the time zone the watch's owner finds himself at the moment, while the 24-hour calibrated bezel and the additional GMT hour-hand are used for showing the traveler's home time. The hands and indexes of the Chanel watch are Superluminova-coated and phosphorescent in the dark. read more

A lot of celebrities who came to the Festival de Cannes 2008 were wearing Chanel attires, watches, and jewelry.

Natalie Portman was wearing a vintage Haute Couture navy chiffon dress to the "Indiana Jones" presentation on May 18th.

Madonna was wearing the look 50 from CHANEL Haute Couture SS 2007 to the "I Am Because We Are" Premiere on May 21st.

Jeanne Balibar, member of the jury, embellished her wrist with a Chanel "J12" watch in white ceramic, Chanel Horlogerie Collection.

Diane KRUGER was wearing a vintage CHANEL Haute-Couture dress, with a pendant and a ring CHANEL Joaillerie.
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Chanel, Hermes, and Louis Vuitton joined the horology world and belong to the small club of legitimate watchmakers. The brands are uniting two worlds - the world of watches and the world of 'fashion'. Each brand worked out its own strategies of gaining success in the highly competitive world of watchmaking. What are the secrets of their success? read more