THE CHANEL J12 PARADOXE

As we observe the journey of a score of years the Chanel J12 has traversed, the brand has released four desirable J12 watches to celebrate two decades of dramatically igniting the world of horology

- KELVIN TAN

A TOAST TO TWO DECADES

The first is the Chanel J12·20 Enamel watch which is a numbered limited edition of just five pieces. It has a luscious black ceramic case and contrasting white gold bezel. For this masterpiece, the dial comes adorned with champlevé enamel motifs and is luxuriously set with 20 brilliant-cut diamonds (~0.05 carat) and white gold hands. To bring it up even a notch higher, the white gold crown is set with one brilliant-cut diamond (~0.15 carat).

Next up is the Chanel J12·20 watch which comes in a limited edition of 2020 pieces. This time, the watch is in a pristine white ceramic form. Its white-lacquered dial is set with 12 brilliant-cut diamonds (~0.03 carat) and rhodium-plated motifs. The steel bezel is also adorned with similar motifs.