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Chanel. A Rare 18k Limited Edition White Gold, Ceramic, Diamond and Ruby-set Limited Edition Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds and Bracelet
Lot 169

Chanel. A Rare 18k Limited Edition White Gold, Ceramic, Diamond and Ruby-set Limited Edition Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds and Bracelet

Signed Chanel, Automatic, J12 Model, No. WD 84626, Circa 2008

Closed6 December 2016

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Chanel. A Rare 18k Limited Edition White Gold, Ceramic, Diamond and Ruby-set Limited Edition Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds and Bracelet
Signed Chanel, Automatic, J12 Model, No. WD 84626, Circa 2008
Movement: Automatic jewelled
Dial: Black, diamond and ruby-set, center seconds
Case: 18k white gold, diamond and ruby-set tonneau shaped, ruby-set bi-directional rotating bezel, back secured by 8 screws, 39mm diam.
Bracelet/Clasp: 18k white gold, ceramic and ruby-set with double deployant clasp, overall approximate length 8 inches

Specialist note

Chanel was initially a fashion house founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, and since then it had been one of most favored and well known designer brands in the world. The fashion house decided to start a watch line in 1987 and the first Chanel watch was launched.

In 2000, Chanel introduced the first model of the J12 to the market. Staying true to its legacy, this watch defines both simplicity and innovation. Following this debut, the J12 has since then been produced in various materials and complications such as chronograph, tourbillon and GMT. The present example stands out because of its lavishly decorated dial and case. Although the diamonds and rubies to the watch represent a gem-set jewelry timepiece, the ceramic material also represents durability.