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August 22 2024

Chanel Acquires A Quarter Of MB&F

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MB&F, renowned for its avant-garde approach to independent watchmaking, has entered into a significant partnership with luxury giant Chanel. The French fashion house has acquired a 25% stake in MB&F, marking a crucial moment in the watchmaker’s journey. This partnership provides MB&F with the stability and resources needed to continue its creative endeavours while maintaining its independence.

Maximilian Büsser, who retains 60% ownership, views this alliance as a natural step forward as MB&F approaches its 20th anniversary. He emphasized that the collaboration with Chanel will secure the brand’s long-term future and allow it to focus on innovation without the pressure of rapid growth. Chanel’s involvement will also offer MB&F access to a broader network of specialized suppliers.

Chanel has a history of fostering relationships within the horological world, with previous investments in brands like Romain Gauthier and F.P. Journe. This new partnership further demonstrates Chanel’s commitment to supporting high-end watchmaking. As MB&F nears its two-decade milestone, this collaboration with Chanel marks the start of an exciting new chapter.

April 29 2024

Chanel’s Haute Couture Watch Collection Mesmerizes With Sewing Motifs

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Chanel brought the beloved haute couture theme back to its biggest watch showcase at this year’s Watches and Wonders.

There were many new items presented, including necklaces with pendulums in the shape of safety pins, sewing thimbles, couture mannequins, watches with scissor-shaped hands and bezel/strap in the style of a sewing measuring tape, pin cushion watch rings and even a musical clock.

We highlight three pieces here, starting with the iconic J12 watch measuring 33mm by 12.94mm, which arrives in a white ceramic case with the option of diamonds and a bezel in the shape of a sewing measuring tape.

The sewing theme continues across the white dial whose main highlight is the two central scissor-shaped hands that are also accompanied by a needle seconds hand, Arabic numerals and a checkered background reminiscent of fabrics.

Inside there is nothing new and we once again find the Caliber 12.2 automatic movement that offers a comfortable 50h of power reserve when fully charged.

The new J12 Couture 33mm comes attached to a white ceramic bracelet matching the case and is a limited edition of 55 pieces.

Another piece that caught our eyes was the Mademoiselle Prive Pincushion ring, which is studded with diamonds both on the outside and inside, with a black padded dial adorned with 134 gold pearls and joined by two centre hands. The watch is driven by a Quartz movement and is limited to 5 pieces.

Last but not least, the impressive Bobbin Cuff Couture, which presents as a single piece, in 18k yellow gold with a full set of diamonds and a no less impressive yellow emerald cut sapphire that comes with a hidden Quartz watch.

Prices for these exclusive pieces must be requested from the brand.

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October 28 2023

CHANEL Presents Haute Horlogerie Creations In Lisbon

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On October 26th, an exclusive event took place in Lisbon, Portugal, invited by Torres Joalheiros. This event marked the first exhibition of CHANEL High-End Watches creations in the country, held at the emblematic store located at Avenida da Liberdade 225/225 A.

The exhibition, which will be open to the public until November 4th, presents a carefully selected collection of the latest high-quality CHANEL Watches in an ephemeral yet elegantly refined setting. Visitors will have the privilege of exploring 25 exceptional CHANEL timepieces from several iconic collections, including MADEMOISELLE PRIVÉ, PREMIÈRE, BOY·FRIEND, J12 and MONSIEUR DE CHANEL. These watches were designed by Arnaud Chastaingt, Director of the CHANEL Watch Creation Studio.

CHANEL views this event as a unique and extraordinary opportunity for individuals to delve into the world of CHANEL Haute Horlogerie, appreciating the craftsmanship and artistry behind these timepieces. The exhibition features a variety of timepieces, including those with intricate Manufacture movements, unique pavé designs and Métiers d’Art collections.

Rita Torres, a Member of the Board of Directors and Head of Jewelery at Torres Joalheiros expressed great satisfaction in welcoming CHANEL for the second time, underscoring the long-standing partnership between the two brands. On this particular occasion, the focus was on presenting CHANEL Watches of the highest quality to the public.

More information available here.

April 4 2023

The New Chanel J12 Wears Multiple Suits

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The Chanel J12, which turns 25 next year, is still seen by many today as a fashion accessory as it is inevitably linked to its luxury brand, but since then the watch has evolved a lot and today is quite different from the “yacht 12-meter class” watch released in 1999.

J12 Watch Caliber 12.1

The new ceramic J12 comes in two versions, one in full black and the other in full white, clad on the outside a 38mm ceramic case and bracelet, 60 meters scale bezel, sapphire glass on both sides, fluted crown at three o’clock with crown guards and 200m water resistance.

The dial, which matches the tone of the case, features applied Arabic numerals, a set of three central hands and a date window at 4 ½ o’clock.

Inside operates the new Caliber 12.1 automatic movement, produced by Kenissi, which is COSC certified and offers up to 70 hours of power reserve.

Chanel, through its Interstellar capsule collection, presents three new iterations of the J12.

J12 Cybernetic

The new “pixelized” watch appears in a black ceramic case that on its right side appears with a “Pixels” effect in white that starts at the dial extends to the bezel and ends at the case and crown.

There is also a special version of this watch whose “Pixels” in white ceramic give way to studded diamonds.

Both watches also come with the new Caliber 12.1 and are limited to 55 pieces each.

J12 Eclipse Box

There is a unique set of seven watches that aim to represent the eclipse, which is therefore painted vertically in black and white, starting with the first one painted entirely in white, evolving later to a reduction in white painting and an increase in black over the five next watches until the last one that is already completely painted in black representing the total eclipse.

It should also be noted that the watches feature a dial with 5 rings with a baguette-cut ceramic in the same tone as the case and bracelet.

The seven unique watches are powered by Caliber 12.1.

J12 Spatiotemporal

This is a two-tone pair of watches, with only one side of the bracelet also painted in two-tone matching the quarter of the dial.

One of them has three-quarters of the dial in black ceramic and one-quarter decorated with baguette-cut diamonds. And another in white ceramic with three-quarters of the dial decorated with baguette-cut diamonds and the rest in black ceramic.

Like the other models in 38mm, these two watches come equipped with Caliber 12.1 and are limited to 12 pieces each.

Category: CHANEL

J12 Watch Caliber 12.1

J12 Cybernetic

J12 Eclipse Box

J12 Spatiotemporal

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