The Chanel J12 Watch Collection

Known for their quality and creativity, Chanel J12 watch designers are recognized around the world as some of the most creative watch designers. Not only for the quality of the watch design, but for the creation and materials used to produce unusual watchstraps. Innovative materials like ceramics and tungsten carbide are used in the production of the watches themselves. Chanel watches are individually numbered and passed through a series of tests for scratch resistance and water resistance. The style, luxury, and quality make Chanel J12 white watches a desirable addition to the wardrobe.

Today, House of Chanel produced watches are prized by a new generation of fashionistas. The J12 is the first unisex watch for Chanel and is characterized by clean lines and both masculine and feminine features, making it a watch making revolution. For younger women, Chanel introduced the Coco Mademoiselle and the Chanel In Between Wear, both in 2003.

The first sports watches produced by Chanel are the J12 watch collection. They are a beautiful addition to Chanel’s line of luxury products and caters to urban and sophisticated tastes. The J12 watch exhibits the legacy of unparalleled Swiss watch making tradition. All Chanel J12 watches are hand crafted in Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland and each piece has thousands of hours invested in its crafting. The J12 sport range for men and women merges technological expertise with strong design. Inspired by the world of yacht and motor racing, it encompasses ceramic, patented triple folding buckles and classic or bejeweled bezels.

The collection series: the Ceramic range, Superleggera, Joaillerie, and Special Editions.

The Masterpieces, J12 H0970, is an automatic watch featuring a curved case in black hi tech ceramic. The combination of hi tech ceramic which is scratch resistant and tungsten carbide ensures stylistic appeal as well as durability.

J12 H0684 is a sleek ceramic design along with the scratch proof sapphire crystal and unidirectional rotating bezel enhances the ultimate artistry of this line. There are variations of this watch; one with diamonds and the other with a chronograph.

J12 Superleggera H2004. This Chanel watch has a chronograph which is a certified chronometer by COSC and is made of black ceramic. It has a matte finish in keeping with the fashionable tastes and comes together perfectly with the black rubber band.

The H1624 is brushed aluminum of version of the J12 series. The aluminum and high tech ceramic watch (41 mm) is equipped with an automatic chronograph movement (COSC certified chronometer). Satin finished dial has black numerals and indices, with 30 minute and 60 second counters.

The H1624 is sporty, ultra light and masculine, the Superleggera concept is inspired from the realm of the ultra light racing cars of the 1950s.

With a new matte version added to the J12 Superleggera collection, the watch meshes an ultra light articulated black rubber bracelet with a matte black ceramic case.

The tachometer scale is placed on the ceramic engraved bezel and date between 4 and 5′o clock. It also features aluminum and ceramic screw down crown and push buttons, with sapphire crystal front and back. The bracelet is done in aluminum with ceramic links. The watch is water resistant to 200 meters.

This J12 Tourbillon Haute Joaillerie is an amazing piece of craftsmanship from Chanel. This incredible timepiece was launched in 2000. Now the J12 steps up the luxury with 605 baguette cut diamonds. The dial of J12 is made of two black ceramics plates of 0,3mm and 9 index diamonds. In 2005, the watch was modified by adding Tourbillon. In addition, 568 baguette cut rubies literally are the bezel, the watch case and bracelet makes this timepiece really charming. Only a single piece of J12 has been produced thus far, making the owner a very lucky person.

The Joaillerie H1748 is a 38mm automatic watch and comes in black ceramic and white gold with baguette cut rubies and diamonds. There are 12 exclusive pieces in this line and its striking visual appeal makes it a desired addition to any fashion collector.

The J12 Special Edition H1712 is a 38mm Tourbillion watch with manual winding set in white gold and black or white ceramic The H1712 represents the supreme craftsmanship of Chanel.

Chanel J12 Model H2012 Black Ceramic 42mm

J12 GMT Automatic is the first GMT watch from Chanel. The new J12 GMT automatic watch was created by Jacques Helleu. Produced in the Chanel watch making workshops in la Chaux de Fonds in Switzerland, the H2012 is for adventurous travelers. GMT or Greenwich Mean Time function gives the time in two different time zones of the world simultaneously: the local time in the zone visited, which is shown on the main dial, and the home time, which is shown on the 24 hour calibrated bezel. Combining comfort and refinement, the new ultra flat watch case design and the large dial give the GMT watch a chic and sporty look.

The H2012 dual time zone feature is specifically aimed at the needs of globetrotters. The hour is indicated by the additional chrome plated hour hand featuring a red arrow. All watch functions are adjusted by a single crown. The H2012 GMT’s watch case is ultra flat, being only 10mm thick in comparison to the J12 Chronograph which is 14mm thick. The H2012 is equipped with a thinner and shorter automatic triple folding buckle. The H2012 GMT is entirely made from black ceramic.

H1420 Chanel J12 Diamonds Quartz Small White Ceramic

The H1420 is an extremely glamorous and fashionable watch. The Creative Director at Chanel, Jacques Helleu, followed Coco Chanel credo in designing the H1420. The first watch named Premiere in 1987, was the first model of the Chanel watch line. Chanel J12 watches line was introduced in 2000. In 2005, Chanel designers stepped up the J12 line into the area of Fine Jewelry timepieces. The Chanel J12 Diamonds H1420 is another addition to Chanel line of luxury pieces. The Chanel J12 Diamonds H1420 is a most fashionable and classic style watch, exclusivity for people who want to live in style and luxury.

The Chanel J12 watch collection is a mixture of exclusive and timeless materials: 18 karat white gold, white or deep black scratch proof ceramic, and diamonds. The exceptional J12 exemplifies watch making know how in the purest watch making traditions. The bracelet links, the dial’s centre and the 12 indexes set with ceramic highlight and sparkle of diamonds. Thousands of hours were required to cut the diamonds and it takes more than a year to complete the Chanel J12 watches. The J12 demonstrates all the Chanel codes in this one line: black and white, diamond and ceramic, the union of traditional craftsmanship and high technology, coming together to form a timeless J12.

Chanel and renowned horologer Audemars Piguet have collaborated to create a new line of luxury watches for men. Then new Chanlel j12 was presented at the international watch show Baselworld 2008. The Chanel J12 ceramic watch is made of 18 carat yellow gold and white or black ceramic, now making Chanel an option for both genders. Chanel customers have a ‘love’ relationship with the brand. Chanel customers are all very loving of the brand and know a lot about Chanel products and the founder, Madame Coco Chanel.

Chanel has a partnership with Audemars Piguet and jointly created the J12 watch. In 2006, the House of Chanel was for a high quality, haute horologerie movement attuned with the new J12. Audemars Piguet shares a common link in terms of common values, brand positioning and philosophy with Chanel. Both have a long tradition of outstanding watch making and craftsmanship. The judgment to collaborate with Audemars Piguet was made after reviewing several features and becoming certain it was the best fit for our requirements and ideals.

The Chanel J12 ceramic watch has unique selling points that have exclusive appeal for men. It is clearly evident in the new watch. The Chanel code is reflected in the color scheme in black ceramic and yellow gold. The Chanel J12 includes sophisticated, jeweled watches or couture horologerie watches. It has a calling among a very select band of watch aficionados.

Chanel which is renowned for its women’s jeweled watches, seems to be a changing with the new watch, the Chanel j12, targeted toward men’s watches. Chanel has added new features, but every watch has the Chanel core values. The additional features are intended to appeal to a new audience and a segment that has been neglected by Chanel.
Chanel’s wider approach for promoting its jewelry and watches is to set up more exclusive boutiques. There are two types of boutiques around the world: Chanel fashion and Chanel watches. After branching out to a boutique in Dubai’s Wafi Mall two years ago, there are now plans to move into Bahrain and other Gulf states.

Philippe Mougenot took over as the president of Chanel Watches & Fine Jewellery in 2003. Chanel started its horology division in 1987 and its jewellery division in 1993. Mougenot inherited the Chanel J12 series watch program from his predecessor Jacques Helleu, who had been at the helm since the division’s inception and had set a successful creative precedent. In his five years as the head of one of the world’s most prestigious watch houses, Mougenot has carved his own niche by overseeing the launch of the acclaimed J12 Tourbillon, which has many firsts to its credit in the world of horology.

Chanel Ceramic Watch

The Chanel J12 watch is a mixture of exclusive and timeless materials: 18-karat white gold, white or deep black scratch proof ceramic, and diamonds. The exceptional J12 associates watch-making know-how with the purest Fine Jewelry tradition. The bracelet-links, the dial’s center and the 12 indexes set with ceramic, all the highlights the sparkle of diamonds. Thousands of hours were required to cut the diamonds and it takes more than a year to complete the Chanel j12 watches. The j12 demonstrates all the Chanel codes: black and white, diamond and ceramic, the union of traditional craftsmanship and high technology, coming together to form an timeless j12.

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