29 Apr
Chanel is leaning on its Rue Cambon heritage for their watch novelties for the second year in a row. Part of this year’s lineup includes a pin cushion watch ring, a gem-set bangle in the shape of a spool of thread, and a J12 with scissor-shaped hands. The legacy of Chanel and its pivotal role … Read more
You may know them best for their bags, their shoes, and their chic tweed jackets, but Chanel has consistently been upping the ante in the watch industry over the past few years. This year is no different. For 2019, Chanel is re-launching their popular J12 model on its 20th anniversary. Yes, it’s the one you … Read more
On today’s installment of No Longer Made, we look at the Chanel J12 H3131 men’s watch. This particular No Longer Made is brought to you by WatchBox, where many watches no longer made, such as this Chanel and many more, can be discovered and purchased from one of the most trusted names in pre-owned timepieces. Getting back … Read more
The House of Chanel. A title that evokes many things, all of them good. Quality, bespoke design, not to mention couture exclusivity. In terms of instant recognition, Chanel has it in spades. The brand surfs the waves of desire and commands the superlative. This giant has been top dog for over a hundred years since … Read more
Limited to just 20 pieces, this is a Chanel timepiece you are likely to never actually see in person. I did though, and I am happy to share some views of this award winning high-end watch for women. Even though it wasn’t made for my wrist, I still find it to be a very pretty … Read more
The Chanel Boy.Friend watches debuted in 2015, and when Cara Barrett went hands-on with it she noted that the idea behind the name was that if you wore it, your boyfriend would want to steal it from you. The watch originally came in Chanel’s “beige gold” (an alloy that’s slightly lighter than yellow gold, but not as … Read more
The Chanel Boy.Friend watch – when I first saw the release for this watch I wanted to hate it. After all, it appears to be your typical quartz fashion watch. But I was wrong. It isn’t – it’s actually mechanical. And even though the design appears to be simple, when you take a closer look, you can … Read more
Seven exceptional watches pay homage to an essential component of Gabrielle Chanel’s stylistic world: the button. Shining a light on the intimate world of Gabrielle Chanel, the Mademoiselle Privé watch collection is designed to showcase the symbols that Mademoiselle held dear and the objects with which she loved to surround herself. Crafted by the greatest … Read more
When it comes to fashion, Chanel is revered as iconic and legendary. When it comes watchmaking though, Chanel is deemed relatively young — with just 32 years under its belt — compared to the other watch behemoths that have been in the business for generations. Undeterred, the French brand continues to relentlessly pursue the next … Read more