TOP 5 watches Chanel

There maison Chanel has established itself as a key player in the world of watchmaking by offering watches that embody both Parisian elegance and watchmaking excellence. Here is our TOP 5 of the brand's most iconic models.

1) First

In 1987, Chanel created his very first watch, named the First, exclusively designed for women. Its design is inspired by the rectangular shape of the perfume bottle Chanel No. 5, itself inspired by Place Vendôme. Its octagonal case and its chain strap interwoven with leather inspired by the iconic quilted bag “Timeless” are immediately recognizable, and are worn on the wrist like a jewel that tells the time. Its bracelet is also variable, it comes with a metal chain only, interwoven with fabric, ceramic, velvet, leather or even a double chain… 

2) J12 

Launched in 2000, the watch J12 revolutionized watchmaking by combining a sporty look with innovative materials such as high-strength ceramic. Available in black or white - the brand's iconic colors - these monochromatic models offer a timeless elegance that blends with any wardrobe. Since 2019, they have been equipped Chanel of Caliber 12.1 or of Caliber 12.2, automatic movements produced by the Swiss manufacturer Kenissi, including Chanel is a co-owner.

3) Boy.Friend 

With its sleek rectangular design and slightly masculine lines, the Boy.Friend inspired by the watch the First and plays on the ambiguity of genres. Launched in 2015, it combines a sober and sophisticated dial with a quilted alligator strap, once again recalling the quilting of the bag “Timeless". It perfectly reflects Gabrielle's bold and avant-garde spirit. Chanel, by imposing a new look, abolishing the boundaries between masculine and feminine.

4) Coco Code

Launched in 2017, the watch Coco Code perfectly embodies the innovative and avant-garde spirit of Chanel ; it shakes up the codes of traditional watchmaking by merging the world of jewelry and watches in a design that refers to another of the iconic objects of Chanel : the bag 2.55. Its rectangular clasp, called "Miss", is directly borrowed from that of the bag and is not just decorative; it acts as a functional element, allowing the watch strap to be closed or opened, while providing a touch of architectural elegance.

5) Mr. Chanel

Designed for men, the gentleman of Chanel is the first watch of the maison equipped with a movement entirely developed in-house, caliber 1. Its minimalist design highlights a great watchmaking complication: a jumping hour display and a retrograde timer. Its design combines perfect geometry that combines elegance and performance, briefly embodying the watchmaking expertise of Chanel.