Watches And Wonders 2024: Chanel’s New Couture O'Clock Watch Capsule Collection Unveils Time With A Touch Of Haute Couture
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Chanel takes us on a captivating journey where fashion meets watchmaking with their stunning Chanel Couture O'Clock watch capsule collection presented at the Watches and Wonders 2024. Inspired by the legendary Rue Cambon couture workshops, this collection is a love letter to Gabrielle Chanel's heritage.
Imagine iconic Chanel watches adorned with the delicate details of a dressmaker's world. Think thimble motifs, bobbin accents and pin designs adorning these timeless pieces. This 20-piece Couture O'Clock collection is a delightful conversation starter, a testament to the brand's ability to translate their dressmaking prowess into the realm of horology.
The centerpiece of the collection is undoubtedly the J12 Automaton Caliber 6. This exceptional diamond-encrusted masterpiece houses the new in-house Caliber 6 movement, a marvel of engineering. With a simple button press, its 355 components come alive, bringing a miniature Mademoiselle Chanel to life in a breathtaking display. This exquisite timepiece embodies the perfect balance of design and watchmaking expertise, crafted with the finest materials and meticulous attention to detail.
Speaking of innovation, the collection unveils a new Caliber 6, designed and assembled entirely by Chanel's Swiss watch manufacture. This manual-winding movement boasts an automaton complication, allowing the dial to transform into a captivating scene for 10 seconds at your command.
We also get a J12 iteration with scissor-shaped hour and minute hands and a seconds hand designed as a sewing needle.
For fans of the Première collection, Chanel's first iconic watch design, the Couture O'Clock collection offers two new interpretations.
The Boy.Friend watch features a charming depiction of a classic Chanel tweed jacket pattern, while its bezel is adorned with an 18-karat gold chain, a subtle nod to the chains traditionally sewn into the hems of these jackets.
The celebration of couture extends beyond watches. Chanel also presents the Musical Clock Couture Workshop, a mesmerizing musical table clock and automaton. This enchanting piece features five dressmaker's dummies, each embellished with a dazzling 18-karat gold and diamond brooch.
The Chanel Couture O'Clock collection presented at the Watches and Wonders 2024 is more than just a display of time - it's a celebration of heritage, artistry, and the timeless allure of Chanel.
