Spotlight On: Chanel Jewelry and Watches

In 1909, CoCo Chanel opened Chanel Modes, the first millinery shop in Paris. Chief designer until her death in 1971, she revolutionized the world of high fashion for apparel from head to feet. Her elegant taste is seen today in the world of high jewelry.

Chanel has combined the technology of chromatic ceramic titanium with the precision and science of Swiss watch making. The result is Chanel’s exquisite J12 collection of luxury watches for men and women.

Durable and beautiful, the J12 classic is simple luxury at it’s finest. Gem lovers will appreciate the gem-set steel and gem-set gold versions. These versions of the J12 Chromatic each have two stones aesthetically set between each quarter hour numeral and gems set around a circular dial.

The Chanel J12 white ceramic and steel watch is also available in simple classic and gem-set steel or gold. The glossy white futuristic look of this luxurious time piece is sure to please family members for generations. The fun, function version features a chronograph display that is fantastic for the sports enthusiast. Have the convenience of a stop watch combined with display.

The Chanel J12 bold black collection flashes a hint of fine onyx. The gold dial face features create a look that is pure high jewelry style. It has the same features as the J12 white with classic, function, gem-set gold and gem-set steel as options.

Each watch in the J12 collection’ s movement is automatic, self-winding. They are water resistant for up to 200 meters of depth. They each have bezel material of unidirectional rotating ceramic. The standard case diameter is 38.00. A double locking fold over clasp gives a secure hold to safely wear these luxury watches anywhere.

These unisex watches would have surely pleased Coco Chanel. They are truly an investment in time.

Rebecca M for Raymond Lee Jewelers, premiere fine jewelry and luxury watch boutique and buyer.