Chanel
More famous for haute couture than haute horlogerie, Chanel nonetheless has a strong record when it comes to watchmaking. The Parisian fashion house’s first watch was 1987’s Première, but it was a model that debuted in 2000 that made Chanel a hit on the wrist.
The J12 offered a smart combination of sports aesthetic and sleek chic thanks to its avant-garde full ceramic construction. In part due to the brand’s canny investment in independent watchmaker Romain Gauthier in 2011, Chanel now boasts exclusive in-house calibers and Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève honors for watches such as the Boy.Friend Skeleton and the J12 Caliber 12.1.
Editorial
Revolution Awards 2025: Best New Collection — Chanel J12 Bleu
Jan 27, 2026
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Revolution Awards 2025: Best New Collection — Chanel J12 Bleu
Editorial
The Revolutionary List: 30 Pioneering Watches – the Chanel J12
Dec 2, 2025
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The Revolutionary List: 30 Pioneering Watches – the Chanel J12
Interviews
The Making Of Chanel J12 Bleu, With Frédéric Grangié And Arnaud Chastaingt
Jun 24, 2025
Interviews
The Making Of Chanel J12 Bleu, With Frédéric Grangié And Arnaud Chastaingt
All The Best Jewelry Watches from Watches and Wonders 2025
Apr 17, 2025
All The Best Jewelry Watches from Watches and Wonders 2025
Chanel J12 Bleu Debuts A New Shade of Blue Ceramic
Apr 2, 2025
Chanel J12 Bleu Debuts A New Shade of Blue Ceramic
Reference
High jewelry 101: A brief intro to the superstars of haute joaillerie
Dec 31, 2024
Reference
High jewelry 101: A brief intro to the superstars of haute joaillerie
Business
Understanding Chanel’s Direction In The Watchmaking Industry
Dec 5, 2024
Business
Understanding Chanel’s Direction In The Watchmaking Industry
News
Chanel Acquires 25% Stake in MB&F
Aug 22, 2024
News
Chanel Acquires 25% Stake in MB&F
Reviews
Geneva Report: Gem-Set and Jewelry Watches from the 2024 Watch Fair
May 19, 2024
Reviews
Geneva Report: Gem-Set and Jewelry Watches from the 2024 Watch Fair
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