Chanel

Chanel entered watchmaking in 1987 with the creation of the Première, establishing a distinctive vision where couture-inspired design meets Swiss horological expertise. Today, its Watch Creation Studio in Paris works closely with the Manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, combining bold creativity, exceptional materials and technical innovation across icons such as Première, J12 and Monsieur de Chanel.

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Text & Context: A Roundup of Font Forward Timepieces

Hermès, Chanel, NOMOS Glashütte, Tudor, and Franck Muller have all made unique contributions to the way we read time.

By Rhonda Riche

A Stitch in Time: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Fashion Watches

These classic wristwatches prove that haute horology and haute couture can walk hand in hand.

By Rhonda Riche

Off The Cuff: Timepieces Made to Be Worn Anywhere but the Wrist

If you love watches, why limit yourself to just wearing them on your wrists?

By Rhonda Riche

A Closer Look, Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026

Rare Birds: The Most Unusual, Delightful, and Unexpected Timepieces from Watches and Wonders 2026

From limited editions to one-of-a-kind innovations, here are seven of the most fascinating creations we spotted in Geneva.

By Rhonda Riche

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Text & Context: A Roundup of Font Forward Timepieces

Hermès, Chanel, NOMOS Glashütte, Tudor, and Franck Muller have all made unique contributions to the way we read time.

By Rhonda Riche

A Stitch in Time: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Fashion Watches

These classic wristwatches prove that haute horology and haute couture can walk hand in hand.

By Rhonda Riche

Off The Cuff: Timepieces Made to Be Worn Anywhere but the Wrist

If you love watches, why limit yourself to just wearing them on your wrists?

By Rhonda Riche

A Closer Look, Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026

Rare Birds: The Most Unusual, Delightful, and Unexpected Timepieces from Watches and Wonders 2026

From limited editions to one-of-a-kind innovations, here are seven of the most fascinating creations we spotted in Geneva.

By Rhonda Riche

Novelties, Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026

The Enduring Legacy and Timeless Innovation of the Chanel J12 Watch Collection

The Maison just dropped a slew of fresh takes on the icon, including two limited edition pieces.

By Cait Bazemore

CHANEL Launches New J12 Campaign: “In The Greatest Strength Lies Softness”

The iconic CHANEL J12 watch returns with a bold campaign starring Gisele Bündchen and Clément Chabernaud that celebrates the collection’s unisex design, water-inspired origins, and enduring elegance.

By Sébastien Aeberli

Summer Reflections: The Best Ceramic Watches of 2025 (So Far)

Meet Audemars Piguet’s bold blue ceramic Royal Oaks, Chanel’s elegant J12 Bleu, and IWC’s sleek black ceramic Ingenieur! All are innovative timepieces blending heritage and modern style.

By Sébastien Aeberli

The Obsessions of Time: Arnaud Chastaingt, Chanel’s Horological Aesthete

In this rare conversation, Arnaud Chastaingt, Director of Chanel’s Watchmaking Creation Studio, shares his vision of time not as something measured, but as something styled – through creative obsessions, living heritage, and the poetic precision of couture.

Over the Top: Are Desk Clocks Having a Moment?

When you run out of space on your wrist, horological table toppers are the next logical way to express your passion for time.

By Rhonda Riche

The Watchmaking Trends of 2025: Materials

While a wristwatch is, first and foremost, a mechanical instrument designed to display the time, it’s also a stylistic object that follows the evolving codes of design, ergonomics, and materials.

By Marco Gabella

In-depth, Watches and Wonders

Rare Birds: The Most Unusual, Delightful, and Unexpected Timepieces from Watches and Wonders 2025

Once again, we’ve taken some time to recover and reflect on the fair’s many offerings and compiled our annual list of launches that deserve more attention.

By Rhonda Riche

Novelties, Watches and Wonders

Deep Impact: Chanel Debuts the J12 Bleu X-Ray and the J12 Bleu Sapphires at Watches and Wonders

The J12 Bleu didn’t come to Geneva to be a wallflower or an afterthought. On the contrary, it came to stand out – to make an impact. Enter: The J12 Bleu X-Ray Watch and the J12 Bleu Sapphires.

By Barbara Palumbo

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