Chanel

Bienvenue à rue Cambon: Chanel Unveils Stunning Automaton Piece at Watches and Wonders

The J12 Couture Workshop Automaton Caliber 6 Watch is a new creation from the Chanel Watchmaking Creation Studio. Inspired by Gabrielle Chanel and her couture atelier at 31 rue Cambon, the watch features a dial that comes to life to mirror the movements of a couture atelier, with Mademoiselle Chanel and her scissors at the...

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Apr 14, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

Back in Black: Meet the Chanel Monsieur de Chanel Edition Superleggera

At Baseworld 2016, Chanel, widely known for its iconic ladies’ watches and métiers d’art timepieces, introduced its first model designed specifically for men, aptly named Monsieur de Chanel. Equipped with a genuine hand-wound movement with a 3-day power reserve, the newcomer featured a retrograde minute display, in which the minute hand travels an unusually long...

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Apr 11, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Out of this World: Meet Chanel’s Impressive Lion Astroclock

At Watches and Wonders 2023, Chanel invited visitors on a journey through space and time with a Capsule Collection under the motto “Interstellar”. One highlight is the Lion Astroclock, which brings the celestial topic to life both allegorically and through exquisite finishing details. Its production is limited to 5 pieces. In the pedestal stands a...

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Jul 19, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

A Closer Look at Chanel’s Complete Interstellar Capsule Collection

For its return to Watches and Wonders earlier year, Chanel debuted its Interstellar Capsule Collection using motifs from the worlds of science fiction, space, and time travel. Presenting a handful of new interpretations of the brand’s J12, Première, Boy-Friend, and Code Coco watches, each model encourages a playful expression of science-inspired themes. The lead watch,...

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May 2, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Chanel Channels Science Fiction With New J12 Cybernetic

At Watches and Wonders this year, iconic fashion brand Chanel entered the event with a handful of new timepieces all following a futuristic theme. Dubbed the Interstellar Capsule Collection, the capsule uses motifs from the worlds of science fiction, space, and time travel, presenting new interpretations of the brand’s J12, Première, Boy-Friend, and Code Coco...

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Apr 21, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Watches and Wonders 2023: Monsieur de Chanel Tourbillon

Chanel sets the stage for a flying minute tourbillon on the latest execution of the Monsieur de Chanel with a stunning meteorite, partially open-worked dial. At the center of the dial, too, is a magnificent lion’s head to indicate the seconds. This exceptional regulating organ is part of the in-house manufactured Caliber 5.1 hand-wound movement,...

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Mar 31, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

A Feast for the Eyes: Chanel J12 Diamond Tourbillon

With its J12 Diamond Tourbillon watch, Chanel once again underscores its expertise in the field of grand complications. As the name suggests, the highlight of the hand-wound caliber, manufactured in-house in La Chaux-de-Fonds, is a flying tourbillon, a first for the manufacture. A circular cutout in the pitch-black dial showcases the filigree mechanism in all...

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May 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Fair Games: A Look at the Future of Swiss Watch Trade Shows

Two weeks ago, on April 14, Baselworld’s parent company MCH Group took note “with great surprise […] of the cancellation of major exhibitors at Baselworld,” namely Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chanel, Tudor, and Chopard. Two years before that, on July 30, 2018, the company’s former CEO René Kamm was already caught off guard by Swatch Group’s...

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Apr 23, 2020 by Roger Ruegger

EVENTS:

Join WatchTime at South Coast Plaza for “The Art of the Timepiece” on June 6, 2019

Summer has finally arrived, so why not join us for an evening celebrating “The Art of the Timepiece” at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California? South Coast Plaza is the largest shopping mall on the West Coast and features over 20 fine timepiece boutiques. From June 6 – 9, 2019, the luxury retail destination...

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May 30, 2019 by WatchTime

FEATURE

11 Watch Brands That Make Their Own Metals

We take a look at 11 watch brands, including Rolex, A. Lange & Söhne, Hublot and Omega, that have invented their own alloys by combining different metals.

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Nov 27, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2018:

The Baselworld Watch Fair: 10 Things to Know

What is Baselworld, exactly? Why is it so important? What happens there? Can I go? For the answers to these and more questions, read on. We’ve put together a list of 10 watch-centric FAQs.

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Mar 20, 2018 by WatchTime

NEWS

About Last Night: The Winning Watches from the 2017 GPHG Awards

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie — a.k.a “The Oscars of Watchmaking” — wrapped up in Geneva last night and we have the scoop on everything you need to know about this year’s champions. The winner of the prized Aiguille d’Or? The Chopard L.U.C Full Strike, a watch that our own Norma Buchanan reviewed earlier this year...

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Nov 9, 2017 by Logan R. Baker

NEWS

Here Are All 49 Unique Timepieces Up for Auction at Only Watch 2017

The seventh edition of the biennial Only Watch auction — a charity auction whose proceeds are devoted to the research of Duchenne muscular dystrophy — will be held November 11, 2017, at Christie’s in Geneva. As in previous years, a number of watch brands — from large luxury maisons to small, independent watchmakers — will donate...

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Jul 18, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle

Military Time: 10 Watches With NATO Straps

WatchTime contributor Alexander Linz showcases 10 watches with NATO straps, from brands like Tudor, Blancpain, Omega, Hamilton, and others.

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May 26, 2017 by Alexander Linz

WatchTime’s May-June 2016 Issue is On Sale Now!

The May-June 2016 issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now, featuring our test of the Panerai Luminor Submersible Flyback, complete coverage of the new timepieces from SIHH, a timeline tracing the history of the pilot watch, and more.

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May 17, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Both Sides Now: Chanel Launches its First Men’s-Only Watch

The Chanel watch brand has never had a watch aimed specifically at men. Enter the Chanel Monsieur, an elegant, high-end watch with a movement designed by Chanel itself: another first for the brand.

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May 2, 2016 by Norma Buchanan

Time For Her: 5 New Ladies’ Watches for Valentine’s Day

A selection of the latest women’s watches to help you with your holiday shopping, including new ladies' models from Cartier, Hermes, Chopard, Piaget, and Van Cleef & Arpels.

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Feb 10, 2016 by Norma Buchanan

Only Watch 2015 Auction Results: Another Record for Patek Philippe

The sixth edition of the biennial Only Watch charity auction took place on November 7th at Geneva’s La Réserve, with 44 one-of-a-kind timepieces, sold under the hammer of watch expert Aurel Bacs, Co-Founder of Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo, raising an astounding 11.2 million Swiss francs ($11.2 million) for the cause of battling...

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Nov 9, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Dive Watch Wednesday: 10 Mechanical Dive Watches for Women

Dive watches tend to be among the chunkier types of timepieces, which has always made it difficult to find one small enough to be suitable for most ladies‘ wrists — whether you’re choosing for yourself or as a gift for that special someone above and below the water. It gets even more complicated if you...

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May 27, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Time for Her: 7 Ladies’ Watches For Your Last-Minute Gift Consideration

It’s a few days before Mother’s Day and you still haven’t found the right gift for the woman who raised you? Read on. We offer a sampling of new women’s watches to make your last-minute shopping a snap. The Dior VIII Grand Bal Fil de Soie has an 11 1⁄2-ligne automatic caliber that’s inverted so...

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May 7, 2015 by Norma Buchanan

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