Chanel J12 Couture Workshop Automaton Calibre 6

Chanel J12 Couture Workshop Automaton Calibre 6

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The CHANEL Watchmaking Creation Studio, inspired by Gabrielle Chanel and her couture atelier at rue Cambon, presents this new J12 watch – Chanel J12 Couture Workshop Automaton Calibre 6.

The dial springs to life to the rhythms of the couture atelier. The figurine of Mademoiselle Chanel, her scissors and her couture dummy are animated against a precious backdrop.

Chanel J12 Couture Workshop Automaton Calibre 6
Chanel J12 Couture Workshop Automaton Calibre 6

This exceptional watch set with diamonds is equipped with the Caliber 6, the new movement designed and assembled by the CHANEL Manufacture in Switzerland.

Chanel J12 Couture Workshop Automaton Calibre 6
Chanel J12 Couture Workshop Automaton Calibre 6

In a technical tour de force, its 355 components bring Mademoiselle’s silhouette to life at the touch of a button, against a decor that is meticulously articulated on 5 levels.

A perfect balance between design and watchmaking savoir-faire, and expressed through the excellence of the materials and the sophistication of the details.

Chanel J12 Couture Workshop Automaton Calibre 6
Chanel J12 Couture Workshop Automaton Calibre 6

Chanel J12 Couture Workshop Automaton Calibre 6 Technical Specifications

Limited to 100 pieces

Movement

  • Calibre 6: CHANEL Manufacture manual-winding mechanical movement with automaton function
  • Power reserve: ~72 hours
  • Functions: hours, minutes
  • Complication: automaton
  • Number of components: 355
  • Number of rubies: 54
  • Frequency: 28’800 vibrations per hour (4Hz)
  • 2 barrels with fixed flange
  • Balance wheel anti-shock protection system
  • Variable inertia balance wheel
  • Diameter of movement: Ø 28.40mm – 12’’’½
  • Thickness of movement: 7.70mm

Case

  • Matte black highly resistant ceramic case with polished bevels
  • 18K white gold and sapphire crystal caseback with “LIMITED TO 100” mention
  • Steel fixed bezel with black coating set with 48 baguette-cut diamonds (~3.19 carats)
  • Non screw-down crown in steel with black coating set with a brilliant-cut diamond (~0.15 carat)
  • Water-resistance: 50 meters
  • Diameter: 38mm
  • Diamonds: 49 diamonds (~3.34 carats)

Dial

  • Dial with rue Cambon couture workshop decor
  • Mademoiselle statuette and couture bust decorated in decal

Bracelet

  • Matte black highly resistant ceramic bracelet with polished bevels and steel triple-folding buckle

Carats and materials are indications only. The values are non-binding.

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