{"id":5666,"date":"2013-08-13T09:59:07","date_gmt":"2013-08-13T08:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/preprod.gmtmag.com\/?p=5666"},"modified":"2016-06-17T17:34:10","modified_gmt":"2016-06-17T15:34:10","slug":"chanel-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/nouveaute-en-n-en\/xxl-2\/chanel-25.html","title":{"rendered":"Chanel : Inside the private world of Mademoiselle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mademoiselle Priv\u00e9 Coromandel\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Case\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0white gold set with 524 snow-set diamonds (3,27 cts), hand-engraved back\u00a0Diameter\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>37.5 mm\u00a0Movement<\/strong>\u2009<\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0mechanical self-winding, 42-hour power reserve\u00a0Functions\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>hours, minutes\u00a0Dial\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>yellow gold base,\u00a0champlev\u00e9, grand feu<\/em>\u00a0enamel, miniature painting, pure gold spangles (24 cts)\u00a0Strap\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>black alligator strap, white gold folding clasp set with 80 brilliant-cut diamonds\u00a0Water resistance\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>30 m\u00a0Edition\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>one-of-a-kind creation<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

At Chanel,<\/strong> the Mademoiselle Priv\u00e9 watch collection explores the world of Gabrielle Chanel, the symbols that inspired her or the objects she loved to surround herself with, by highlighting the artistic crafts applied to watchmaking such as engraving, enameling and gemsetting. In the Coro-mandel series, splendid grand feu<\/em> enamel dials evoke the lacquered decors of the Coromandel partition screens that adorned the fashion designer\u2019s Parisian apartment on the Rue Cambon. After various bird motifs, ships are the stars of the paintings entirely hand-crafted by Anita Porchet, one of Switzerland\u2019s most reputed enameling artists. Using the champlev\u00e9<\/em> technique, the contours of the main elements of the painting are first engraved with a burin or chisel in the metal base plate, in this case made of solid gold. Then come the various phases of enameling involving successive layers and firings. Against deep black backgrounds with shimmering bluish reflections, the artist creates miniature paintings by applying small touches of color with a brush, proceeding in an extremely progressive manner. Her expertise enables her to reproduce particularly luminous and detailed scenes. For the latest models in the Coromandel series, the paintings are enhanced with gold paillons<\/em> or spangles incrusted in the enamel. Cut to measure and meticulously placed one by one, they are in particular used to form the leaves on the trees which appear to quiver in the light. At the end of the process, the dials are smoothed down and protected by a layer of transparent or flux enamel, a technique invented in Geneva and that gave rise to the term \u201cGeneva enamel\u201d. Each work is a unique piece of art that calls for up to three weeks\u2019 work.<\/p>\n

Each bearing the artist\u2019s signature, the dials of the Mademoiselle Priv\u00e9 Coromandel line are swept over by cleverly cut-out hands and framed by cases lit up by snow-set diamonds. Stones of varying diameters are positioned one after another by a master-gemsetter who seeks to cover the entire surface so as to conceal every inch of the metal. The cases thereby feature a variable number of stones, between 600 and 650 on average, which means that each is unique, like the dials themselves. These exclusive watches are exclusively sold through the Chanel Joaillerie boutiques.<\/p>\n

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The Premi\u00e8re watch,<\/strong> thus named because at the time of its launch in 1987 it was the first watch creation from Chanel, returns to center-stage having lost nothing of its identity. The instantly recognizable octagonal case with its beveled crystal evoke the shape of the bottle stopper created for the famous N\u00b05 fragrance, and that of the famous Place Vend\u00f4me overlooked by the Ritz Hotel where Gabrielle Chanel was a long-term resident and of which a suite now bears her name, as well as that the flagship Chanel Joaillerie boutique.\u00a0 In its modernized version, the case is elongated, the glass slimmed down, the chain-type model has fuller and rounder links, and the pure dials are either black-lacquered or in white mother-of-pearl \u2013 a choice of colors that the founder of the Maison described in these terms: \u201cBlack encompasses everything. White too. They embody absolute beauty\u201d. The new collection is more versatile than ever with a range extended to comprise 14 models interpreted in two sizes in steel and yellow gold versions, with or without diamonds set on the bezel. The ultra-feminine offer is complemented by white gold versions fitted with luxurious bracelets adorned with snow-set diamonds.<\/p>\n

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White, a big favorite with Gabrielle Chanel, established itself in watchmaking with the appearance of the J12 White in 2003, soon after its exact opposite, the J12 Black. Together, they have given shape to a powerful collection that is both innovative and yet respectful of the Chanel spirit. It has become a reference in the field of high-tech ceramic watches and an emblem of 21st<\/sup> century creativity. To celebrate its tenth anniversary, the White model appears in a virtually immaculate version with the white color code applied to even the hands and numerals. The subtle contrasts stem from a play on materials and shimmering reflections. Christened White Phantom, the 33 or 38 mm-diameter anniversary watch is issued in a 2,000-piece limited edition, while the commemorative inscription J12 WHITE 10th<\/sup> ANNIVERSARY LIMTIED EDITION is engraved on the steel case-back.<\/p>\n

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Premi\u00e8re\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Case\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0white gold, diamond-set bezel, onyx cabochon crown\u00a0Dimensions\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>20 x 28 mm or 16 x 22 mm \u00a0Movement:<\/strong>\u00a0quartz\u00a0Functions\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0hours, minutes\u00a0Dial\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>black lacquered\u00a0Bracelet\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0white gold with diamond snow setting\u00a0Water resistance\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>30 m<\/p>\n

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Premi\u00e8re\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Case\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0yellow gold, diamond-set bezel, onyx cabochon crown\u00a0Dimensions\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a020 x 28 mm or 16 x 22 mm \u00a0Movement\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0quartz\u00a0Functions\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>hours, minutes\u00a0Dial\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>black lacquered\u00a0Bracelet\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0yellow gold\u00a0Water resistance\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a030 m<\/p>\n

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J12 White Phantom<\/strong><\/p>\n

Case\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0white high-tech ceramics, engraved steel back (anniversary inscription)\u00a0Diameter\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>38 mm \u00a0\u00a0Movement\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>mechanical self-winding, 42-hour power reserve\u00a0Functions\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0hours, minutes, seconds\u00a0Dial\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>white, tone-on-tone hands and numerals\u00a0Bracelet:\u00a0<\/strong>white high-tech ceramics\u00a0Water resistance\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0200 m<\/p>\n

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At Chanel,<\/strong> the Mademoiselle Priv\u00e9 watch collection explores the world of Gabrielle Chanel, the symbols that inspired her or the objects she loved to surround herself with, by highlighting the artistic crafts applied to watchmaking such as engraving, enameling and gemsetting. In the Coro-mandel series, splendid grand feu<\/em> enamel dials evoke the lacquered decors of the Coromandel partition screens that adorned the fashion designer\u2019s Parisian apartment on the Rue Cambon. After various bird motifs, ships are the stars of the paintings entirely hand-crafted by Anita Porchet, one of Switzerland\u2019s most reputed enameling artists. Using the champlev\u00e9<\/em> technique, the contours of the main elements of the painting are first engraved with a burin or chisel in the metal base plate, in this case made of solid gold. Then come the various phases of enameling involving successive layers and firings. Against deep black backgrounds with shimmering bluish reflections, the artist creates miniature paintings by applying small touches of color with a brush, proceeding in an extremely progressive manner. Her expertise enables her to reproduce particularly luminous and detailed scenes. For the latest models in the Coromandel series, the paintings are enhanced with gold paillons<\/em> or spangles incrusted in the enamel. Cut to measure and meticulously placed one by one, they are in particular used to form the leaves on the trees which appear to quiver in the light. At the end of the process, the dials are smoothed down and protected by a layer of transparent or flux enamel, a technique invented in Geneva and that gave rise to the term \u201cGeneva enamel\u201d. Each work is a unique piece of art that calls for up to three weeks\u2019 work.<\/p>\n

Each bearing the artist\u2019s signature, the dials of the Mademoiselle Priv\u00e9 Coromandel line are swept over by cleverly cut-out hands and framed by cases lit up by snow-set diamonds. Stones of varying diameters are positioned one after another by a master-gemsetter who seeks to cover the entire surface so as to conceal every inch of the metal. The cases thereby feature a variable number of stones, between 600 and 650 on average, which means that each is unique, like the dials themselves. These exclusive watches are exclusively sold through the Chanel Joaillerie boutiques.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"\"<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n

The Premi\u00e8re watch,<\/strong> thus named because at the time of its launch in 1987 it was the first watch creation from Chanel, returns to center-stage having lost nothing of its identity. The instantly recognizable octagonal case with its beveled crystal evoke the shape of the bottle stopper created for the famous N\u00b05 fragrance, and that of the famous Place Vend\u00f4me overlooked by the Ritz Hotel where Gabrielle Chanel was a long-term resident and of which a suite now bears her name, as well as that the flagship Chanel Joaillerie boutique.\u00a0 In its modernized version, the case is elongated, the glass slimmed down, the chain-type model has fuller and rounder links, and the pure dials are either black-lacquered or in white mother-of-pearl \u2013 a choice of colors that the founder of the Maison described in these terms: \u201cBlack encompasses everything. White too. They embody absolute beauty\u201d. The new collection is more versatile than ever with a range extended to comprise 14 models interpreted in two sizes in steel and yellow gold versions, with or without diamonds set on the bezel. The ultra-feminine offer is complemented by white gold versions fitted with luxurious bracelets adorned with snow-set diamonds.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

White, a big favorite with Gabrielle Chanel, established itself in watchmaking with the appearance of the J12 White in 2003, soon after its exact opposite, the J12 Black. Together, they have given shape to a powerful collection that is both innovative and yet respectful of the Chanel spirit. It has become a reference in the field of high-tech ceramic watches and an emblem of 21st<\/sup> century creativity. To celebrate its tenth anniversary, the White model appears in a virtually immaculate version with the white color code applied to even the hands and numerals. The subtle contrasts stem from a play on materials and shimmering reflections. Christened White Phantom, the 33 or 38 mm-diameter anniversary watch is issued in a 2,000-piece limited edition, while the commemorative inscription J12 WHITE 10th<\/sup> ANNIVERSARY LIMTIED EDITION is engraved on the steel case-back.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Premi\u00e8re\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Case\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0white gold, diamond-set bezel, onyx cabochon crown\u00a0Dimensions\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>20 x 28 mm or 16 x 22 mm \u00a0Movement:<\/strong>\u00a0quartz\u00a0Functions\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0hours, minutes\u00a0Dial\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>black lacquered\u00a0Bracelet\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0white gold with diamond snow setting\u00a0Water resistance\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>30 m<\/p>\n

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Premi\u00e8re\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Case\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0yellow gold, diamond-set bezel, onyx cabochon crown\u00a0Dimensions\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a020 x 28 mm or 16 x 22 mm \u00a0Movement\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0quartz\u00a0Functions\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>hours, minutes\u00a0Dial\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>black lacquered\u00a0Bracelet\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0yellow gold\u00a0Water resistance\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a030 m<\/p>\n

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J12 White Phantom<\/strong><\/p>\n

Case\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0white high-tech ceramics, engraved steel back (anniversary inscription)\u00a0Diameter\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>38 mm \u00a0\u00a0Movement\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>mechanical self-winding, 42-hour power reserve\u00a0Functions\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0hours, minutes, seconds\u00a0Dial\u2009:\u00a0<\/strong>white, tone-on-tone hands and numerals\u00a0Bracelet:\u00a0<\/strong>white high-tech ceramics\u00a0Water resistance\u2009:<\/strong>\u00a0200 m<\/p>\n

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