Special Features
The designers of Chanel watches have been recognized for their expertise in the
creation and assembly of unique watch straps, as well as the use of innovative materials
such as high-tech ceramics and tungsten carbide. Tested for water and scratch resistance,
quality and durability, all Chanel watches are individually numbered and accompanied
by a two-year international guarantee.
Among the company's special features:
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Company Chanel began producing watches in 1987. The first collection presented in
1987 was symbolically called Premiere. The watches of this collection are notable
for their octagonal case reminding of Vandome Square, favorite Chanel's place in
Paris.
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In 1999 Chanel presented its new collection La Ronde. After octagonal Premiere,
square Mademoiselle and diamond-shaped Matelassee bracelet, Chanel watch aquired
simple, but perfect circle shape. Chanel went on surprising the public.
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In 2000, it entered a new path by producing sports watches J12. These watches have
a ceramic case and are unisex. J12 is designed specially for every day wearing and
meets needs of young and active people. In 2003 Chanel enriched its collection by
a chronograph.
Notable Watches by Chanel
J12
The first CHANEL sport watch, the “J12” is highly innovative by the choice of materials
and its high performance.Deep intense black or opalescent white, the pure and unchanging
high-tech ceramic is scratch.resistant, creating the perfect union between technical
and aesthetics.
Premiere
It name is in homage to the first watch from the Chanel “atelier”. The “premieire”
is always discreet but plays a key role in the fashion world. The facetted octagonal
watchcase takes its inspiration from the shape of place Vendome and the stopper
of the N.5 perfume bottle. The bracelet is interlaced with leather straps for the
balck version or rubber straps for the white.making a clear reference to the chain
of the classic Chanel handbag.
MADEMOSSELLE
The “Mademoisell” with its large square watchcase and pure clean lines is in homage
to the art deco spirit. Poignantly linked to Gabrielle Chanel‘s personal history
for the carefully selected cultured pearls mounted one by one on five gold stands.
