As the first unisex sports watch by CHANEL, the J12 has revolutionised the world of watchmaking, asserting itself as a 21st-century icon from the moment it was created.

INSPIRATIONADVENTURE AS THE SOLE HORIZON

Inspired by racing yachts, the J12 was designed to transcend horizons. For over a quarter of a century, the CHANEL Watch Creation Studio has never stopped pushing aesthetic and technical boundaries, allowing the J12 to evolve while preserving its original character.

DESIGNSENSORY ICON

The silhouette of the J12 watch sets itself apart with its clean, precise lines. Yet, once worn, it is its softness that stands out. Polished with diamond powder, the highly resistant ceramic that adorns it entirely feels as smooth as silk against the skin. Cabochon, middle case, links: every contact point is meticulously crafted to soften the angles, making them imperceptible to the touch. This sensory appeal, painstakingly perfected for over a quarter of a century, reveals the watchmaking excellence of CHANEL with understated strength.

THE CALIBRE 12.1HIGH-PRECISION MANUFACTURE

Chronometer-certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute, the Calibre 12.1 is produced at the Kenissi Manufacture in Switzerland, co-owned by CHANEL.

THE CHANEL CERAMICINVINCIBLE SOFTNESS

7 times stronger than steel, the ceramic of the J12 watch is unmatched in its resistance to abrasions over time. Yet its greatest strength lies in its softness: polished with diamond powder, it feels as smooth as silk against the skin.

In The Greatest Strength Lies Softness

BLACK AND WHITE2 COLOURS,
1 TECHNICAL FEAT

The ceramic of the J12 watch acquires its unique, inalterable colour when it is heated to over 1,300 degrees Celsius. In black or white, each colour harbours a technical feat: variation of the sintering times, pressure and temperatures, development of finishing, polishing and mattifying techniques. A synergy of expertise refined for over 25 years by the CHANEL Manufacture.

J12 BLACK

Unveiled in 2000, the first J12 was born of a singular vision: that of creating an entirely black monochrome watch, in contrast to the gold or steel models of the time, like a declaration of intent. Imposing elegance, and the masculine-feminine side of CHANEL. Entirely black, the J12’s ceramic requires skilful sintering at high temperatures and meticulous polishing to achieve that depth of colour and that characteristic shine.

THE TRIPLE-FOLDING BUCKLEINVISIBLE, INFALLIBLE,
IMPERCEPTIBLE

Patented in 1987 by the CHANEL Manufacture, the triple-folding buckle of the J12 embodies the House’s watchmaking excellence, where every detail, even concealed, is important.

SAVOIR-FAIRETHE EXCEPTIONAL WORK OF THE CHANEL MANUFACTURE.

Designed by the Watch Creation Studio at Place Vendôme in Paris, then developed and produced at the CHANEL Watch Manufacture in Switzerland, every J12 bears witness to a creative and technical synergy employed to create a sports watch by CHANEL. An aesthete’s watch, adorned and shielded by a ceramic that is as high-performance as the movement it protects.

TRANSLATION OF A VISION

The creative touch of the designers is followed on by the expertise and precision of the Manufacture’s master watchmakers to produce the first prototypes.

DIAMETERSJ12 IN 3 CASE SIZES

The J12 collection features over 30 original creations and 3 case sizes. Between technical constraints and innovations, each has its own uniqueness.

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