Gem-setting Workshop
Introduction
Manufacture has brought together several exceptional skills within the CHANEL Watch Manufacture to express all the facets of its watchmaking expertise. In a dedicated workshop, timepieces are set with precious stones by talented craftsmen using unparalleled technical virtuosity.
The principles of fine jewellery applied to watchmaking
CHANEL is one of the few Houses with a watch manufacture workshop that has mastered so many gem-setting techniques. This unique asset enables CHANEL to control the entire manufacturing process for its most precious watches and thus fulfil the artistic vision of the Creation Studio.
Bezel
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Diamonds, sapphires, rubies and other precious stones embellish the bezels of the most exquisite CHANEL Watches.
Dial
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Dials set with precious stones elevate these watches beyond their primary function: Both instruments for measuring time and fine jewellery accessories, the remarkable creations illustrate the savoir-faire of the gem-setting workshop.
Case
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Precious stones individually set by the House’s expert jewellers adorn the icons of CHANEL Watches and enhance a women's allure.
Movement
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Aesthetic and technical feats, select watches are equipped with movements set with precious stones. The imbalance created by the weight of the gemstone requires special expertise to redesign all the interactions between the movement’s gears and ensure that it functions perfectly. Combining the rigour of master watchmakers and the skill of jewellery artisans, these gem-set movements are a signature of CHANEL.
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Bezel
Diamonds, sapphires, rubies and other precious stones embellish the bezels of the most exquisite CHANEL Watches.
02
/On04
Dial
Dials set with precious stones elevate these watches beyond their primary function: Both instruments for measuring time and fine jewellery accessories, the remarkable creations illustrate the savoir-faire of the gem-setting workshop.
03
/On04
Case
Precious stones individually set by the House’s expert jewellers adorn the icons of CHANEL Watches and enhance a women's allure.
04
/On04
Movement
Aesthetic and technical feats, select watches are equipped with movements set with precious stones. The imbalance created by the weight of the gemstone requires special expertise to redesign all the interactions between the movement’s gears and ensure that it functions perfectly. Combining the rigour of master watchmakers and the skill of jewellery artisans, these gem-set movements are a signature of CHANEL.
HAUTE HORLOGERIEWatches set with precious stones
Blending boundless creativity, technical brilliance and exceptional materials, CHANEL Haute Horlogerie is in line with Haute Couture, going beyond simply measuring time to enhance the allure of women.
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