Mademoiselle Privé Coromandel
Case : white gold set with 524 snow-set diamonds (3,27 cts), hand-engraved back Diameter : 37.5 mm Movement : mechanical self-winding, 42-hour power reserve Functions : hours, minutes Dial : yellow gold base, champlevé, grand feu enamel, miniature painting, pure gold spangles (24 cts) Strap : black alligator strap, white gold folding clasp set with 80 brilliant-cut diamonds Water resistance : 30 m Edition : one-of-a-kind creation
Each bearing the artist’s signature, the dials of the Mademoiselle Privé 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.
The Première watch, 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°5 fragrance, and that of the famous Place Vendôme 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. 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 – a choice of colors that the founder of the Maison described in these terms: “Black encompasses everything. White too. They embody absolute beauty”. 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.
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 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 ANNIVERSARY LIMTIED EDITION is engraved on the steel case-back.
Première
Case : white gold, diamond-set bezel, onyx cabochon crown Dimensions : 20 x 28 mm or 16 x 22 mm Movement: quartz Functions : hours, minutes Dial : black lacquered Bracelet : white gold with diamond snow setting Water resistance : 30 m
Première
Case : yellow gold, diamond-set bezel, onyx cabochon crown Dimensions : 20 x 28 mm or 16 x 22 mm Movement : quartz Functions : hours, minutes Dial : black lacquered Bracelet : yellow gold Water resistance : 30 m
J12 White Phantom
Case : white high-tech ceramics, engraved steel back (anniversary inscription) Diameter : 38 mm Movement : mechanical self-winding, 42-hour power reserve Functions : hours, minutes, seconds Dial : white, tone-on-tone hands and numerals Bracelet: white high-tech ceramics Water resistance : 200 m
