Chanel J12 Bleu Limited Editions

For the first time ever, Chanel dresses its iconic watch in blue matte ceramic. Twenty-five years after the J12 revolutionized the watch industry - the black edition launched in 2000 and the white in 2003 - the J12 BLEU explores a new territory where the expert savoir-faire of the Chanel Manufacture gives rise to a series of exceptional creations in an exclusive colour.

Deep and matte. Intense and unique. Chanel creates the J12 Bleu, giving this emblematic watch a ceramic hue that is as exclusive as it is powerful. Although blue has always been part of the House’s palette, present in fashion, beauty and even of the jewellery boxes of the 1932 “Bijoux de Diamants” collection, it is interpreted today in a new shade exclusively made for watchmaking.

In the course of 25 years, Chanel has elevated ceramic to the level of a precious material” says Arnaud Chastaingt, Director of the Chanel Watchmaking Creation Studio. “The art of ceramic is undeniably Chanel watchmaking and our outstanding savoir-faire: it is an inspiring material that, thanks to the genius of our engineers, offers a vast creative playing field”.

It took five years of research for the Chanel Watch Manufacture to develop the J12 BLEU’s exclusive hue, demonstrating the absolute mastery of the production techniques of this sophisticated material that is scratchproof, highly resistant and durable.

I dreamt of giving a colour to black, of illuminating it with blue. The final choice of this particular blue was like an epiphany” continues Arnaud Chastaingt. “I wanted a blue that has a rigorous elegance, a blue that is nearly black or a black that is nearly blue”.

The J12 BLEU bears witness to the excellence of the Chanel Watch Manufacture craftsmanship, perfectly mastering the development and production process of this singular blue ceramic.

A blue that reveals its multiple facets with the play of light, adorns nine new creations combining radiance and discretion, excellence and precision. A collection of nine watches, some of which set with bright blue precious sapphires, is casting the spotlight on to the J12 BLEU…

J12 Bleu Caliber 12.1 38 mm - Limited edition

When the bright blue of the indicator’s baguette-cut sapphires meets the matte blue ceramic imagined by the CHANEL Watchmaking Creation Studio, an effortless elegant J12 BLEU appears. Blue in its purest form.

Equipped with the Caliber 12.1 for the 38 mm and the Caliber 12.2 for the 33 mm, these black-coated movements are made in the Swiss Kenissi Manufacture, co-owned by Chanel.

J12 Bleu Caliber 12.2 33 mm - Limited edition

When the bright blue of the indicator’s baguette-cut sapphires meets the matte blue ceramic imagined by the Chanel Watchmaking Creation Studio, an effortless elegant J12 BLEU appears. Blue in its purest form.

Equipped with the Caliber 12.1 for the 38 mm and the Caliber 12.2 for the 33 mm, these black-coated movements are made in the Swiss Kenissi Manufacture, co-owned by Chanel.

J12 Bleu Caliber 12.1 38 mm - Limited edition

With its matte blue ceramic finish, 38 mm case, blackened bezel and glossy varnished indicators, the J12 BLEU Caliber 12.1 embodies the very essence of this collection. The ceramic bezel is adorned with a baguette motif for a distinguished elegance.

This new watch icon is equipped with the self-winding Manufacture Caliber 12.1 movement, which is chronometer certified by COSC* and has a power reserve of 70 hours. It is produced by the Swiss Kenissi Manufacture, co-owned by Chanel, co-owned by Chanel.

J12 Bleu Caliber 12.2 33 mm - Limited edition 

This interpretation of the J12 BLEU features a 33 mm watch case set with 12 diamond indicators.

Visible through a sapphire crystal case-back, the 12.2 Caliber is adorned and equipped with an oscillating mass presenting a perfect circle, a CHANEL Watch signature. It is a certified chronometer by the COSC, Official Swiss Watch signature, and has a power reserve of 50 hours.

J12 Bleu Diamond Tourbillon - Limited edition of 55 pieces

The essence of Chanel Haute Horlogerie, this J12 Bleu features a flying tourbillon whose hypnotic rotations are magnified by a 65-facet solitaire diamond set in the center of its cage. Gabrielle Chanel’s favorite stone lights up the openwork blue dial while enhancing the natural sparkle of the 34 baguette-cut sapphires set on the bezel of this self-winding mechanical watch.

This J12 Bleu ceramic is endowed with a special finishing touch – the sides of the case and bracelet have been hand-polished for 8 hours – and beats to the rhythm of the Caliber 5, the result of three years of development at the Manufacture. Comprising 172 parts, this diamond-set flying tourbillon movement is a signature of the Chanel aesthetic and watchmaking expertise.

J12 Bleu X-Ray - Limited and numbered edition of 12 pieces

A tribute to transparency, the J12 Bleu X-Ray conjures a new shade of blue for this collection, inspired by the colours of the sea and the sky on a clear day. Over 1600 hours of work were required to sculpt the case and bracelet of this model from a single block of synthetic sapphire. Crafted in white gold, the bezel and links are set with 196 bright blue baguette-cut natural sapphires. For the ultimate detail, the Creation Studio ties white gold with black and creates an elegant contrast to this symphony of blues.

At the heart of the Caliber 3.1, the choice of the colourless sapphire for the plate and the two bridges highlights the beauty of this J12 Bleu X-Ray whose gears seem to float in the air. This impression is accentuated by a floating bridge in a colorless sapphire, adorned with 12 baguette-cut bright blue natural sapphires indicators.

J12 Bleu 42 mm Sapphires - Limited edition of 12 pieces

Playing with extremes, the CHANEL Watchmaking Creation Studio has imagined this watchmaking duo that presents two J12 watches, one with a 42 mm case and the other with a 28 mm case.

This exceptional Mini & Maxi pair is adorned with blue sapphires that illuminate the bezel, dial and bracelet. An infinite source of brilliance, the bright blue of the natural stones contrasts with Chanel’s matte blue ceramic. More than 110 hours of gem-setting within the Chanel Manufacture were required to embellish these two J12 cases, with 170 baguette-cut sapphires for the 42 mm and 196 baguette-cut sapphires for the 28 mm. The blackened steel bezels and crowns enhance the depth of the blue of the ceramic by highlighting these subtle nuances.

The J12 Bleu 42 mm Sapphires is equipped with the COSC* chronometer-certified self-winding Caliber 12.1 Manufacture movement, dipped in a black finish, specific to Haute Horlogerie pieces.

J12 Bleu 28 mm Sapphires - Limited edition of 12 pieces

Playing with extremes, the Chanel Watch Creation Studio has imagined this watchmaking duo that presents two J12 watches, one with a 42 mm case and the other with a 28 mm case.

This exceptional Mini & Maxi pair is adorned with blue sapphires that illuminate the bezel, dial and bracelet. An infinite source of brilliance, the bright blue of the natural stones contrasts with Chanel’s matte blue ceramic. More than 110 hours of gem-setting within the Chanel Manufacture were required to embellish these two J12 cases, with 170 baguette-cut sapphires for the 42 mm and 196 baguette-cut sapphires for the 28 mm. The blackened steel bezels and crowns enhance the depth of the blue of the ceramic by highlighting these subtle nuances.

J12 Bleu 38 mm Sapphires - Limited to 100 pieces

The bright blue of the 58 natural baguette-cut sapphires, set on the bezel and indicators of the J12 Bleu 38 mm Sapphires, matches the deep blue of the ceramic in a striking demonstration of the House’s expertise in gem-pairing and setting. 

It is equipped with the COSC* chronometer-certified self-winding Caliber 12.1 Manufacture movement, dressed in a black finish specific to Haute Horlogerie pieces.

Technical specifications

Chanel J12 Bleu Caliber 12.1 38 mm

Reference: H10310

Case

• Material: Matte blue highly resistant ceramic and black-coated steel case
• Diameter: 38 mm
• Black-coated steel fixed bezel and matte blue highly resistant ceramic ring with baguette-cut pattern
• Black-coated steel screw-down crown with matte blue highly resistant ceramic cabochon
• Sapphire crystal caseback with "LIMITED EDITION" mention
• Water-resistant to 200 meters

Dial and hands

• Matte blue varnished dial set with 12 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~0.28 carat)

Movement

• Caliber 12.1
• Self-winding Manufacture movement, with black coating, chronometer-certified by the COSC*
• Power reserve: ~70 hours

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds

Strap and buckle

• Matte blue highly resistant ceramic bracelet and black-coated steel triple-folding buckle

MSRP: Price upon request

Technical specifications

Chanel J12 Bleu Caliber 12.2 33 mm

Reference: H10309

Case

• Material: Matte blue highly resistant ceramic and black-coated steel case
• Diameter: 33 mm
• Black-coated steel fixed bezel and matte blue highly resistant ceramic ring with baguette-cut pattern
• Black-coated steel screw-down crown with matte blue highly resistant ceramic cabochon
• Sapphire crystal caseback with "LIMITED EDITION" mention
• Water-resistant to 200 meters

Dial and hands

• Matte blue varnished dial set with 12 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~0.22 carat)

Movement

• Caliber 12.2
• Self-winding Manufacture movement, with black coating, chronometer-certified by the COSC*
• Power reserve: ~50 hours

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds

Strap and buckle

• Matte blue highly resistant ceramic bracelet and black-coated steel triple-folding buckle

MSRP: Price upon request

Technical specifications

Chanel J12 Bleu Caliber 12.1 38 mm

Reference: H9632

Case

• Material: Matte blue highly resistant ceramic and black-coated steel case
• Diameter: 38 mm
• Black-coated steel fixed bezel and matte blue highly resistant ceramic ring with baguette-cut pattern
• Black-coated steel screw-down crown with matte blue highly resistant ceramic cabochon
• Sapphire crystal caseback with "LIMITED EDITION" mention
• Water-resistant to 200 meters

Dial and hands

• Matte blue varnished dial with black varnished indicators

Movement

• Caliber 12.1
• Self-winding Manufacture movement, with black coating, chronometer-certified by the COSC*
• Power reserve: ~70 hours

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds, date

Strap and buckle

• Matte blue highly resistant ceramic bracelet and black-coated steel triple-folding buckle

MSRP: Price upon request

Technical specifications

Chanel J12 Bleu Caliber 12.2 33 mm

Reference: H9657

Case

• Material: Matte blue highly resistant ceramic and black-coated steel case
• Diameter: 33 mm
• Black-coated steel fixed bezel and matte blue highly resistant ceramic ring with baguette-cut pattern
• Black-coated steel screw-down crown with matte blue highly resistant ceramic cabochon
• Sapphire crystal caseback with "LIMITED EDITION" mention
• Water-resistant to 200 meters

Dial and hands

• Matte blue varnished dial set with 12 brilliant-cut diamonds (~0.06 carat)

Movement

• Caliber 12.2
• Self-winding Manufacture movement, with black coating, chronometer-certified by the COSC*
• Power reserve: ~50 hours

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds

Strap and buckle

• Matte blue highly resistant ceramic bracelet and black-coated steel triple-folding buckle

MSRP: Price upon request

Technical specifications

Chanel J12 Bleu Diamond Tourbillon

Reference: H10334

Limited edition of 55 pieces

Case

• Material: Matte blue highly resistant ceramic and black-coated steel case
• Diameter: 38 mm
• Steel with black coating fixed bezel set with 34 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~4 carats)
• Steel with black coating non-screw-down crown set with a brilliant-cut diamond (~0.16 carat)
• Sapphire crystal caseback with "LIMITED TO 55" mention
• Water-resistant to 50 meters

Dial and hands

• Blue openworked dial
• Tourbillon cage set with 1 solitaire diamond with an exclusive cut (~0.18 carat - F/G - VVS)

Movement

• Caliber 5: Chanel Manufacture mechanical movement with manual winding with flying tourbillon
• Diameter: 28.40 mm, 12 ½ lignes
• Thickness: 6.25 mm​
• Tourbillon cage set with 1 diamond​
• Number of parts: 172​
• Number of jewels: 29​
• Frequency: 28’800 vph (4Hz)​
• Balance shock protection system​
• Variable inertia balance​
• Power reserve: ~42 hours

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes
• Flying tourbillon

Strap and buckle

• Matte blue highly resistant ceramic bracelet and black-coated steel triple-folding buckle

Carat weight

• Blue sapphires: 34 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~4 carats)
• Diamonds: 1 solitaire diamond (~0.18 carat) and 1 brilliant-cut diamond (~0.16 carat)

MSRP: Price upon request

Technical specifications

Chanel J12 Bleu X-Ray

Reference: H10337

Limited edition of 12 pieces

Case

• Material: Blue sapphire crystal and 18K white gold with black coating case
• Diameter: 38 mm
• 18K white gold with black coating fixed bezel set with 46 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~5.61 carats)
• Blue sapphire crystal caseback with "X/12" mention
• Water-resistant to 30 meters

Dial and hands

• Sapphire crystal dial set with 12 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~0.43 carat)
• 18K white gold with black coating hands
• 18K white gold with black coating non screw-down crown set with a brilliant-cut blue sapphire (~0.17 carat)

Movement

• Calibre 3.1: CHANEL Manufacture manual-winding mechanical movement with manual winding with the timer bridge, the plate and the gear-train bridge in sapphire crystal
• Skeleton movement​
• Diameter: 29.35 mm​
• Thickness: 6.77 mm​
• Number of parts: 158
• Number of jewels: 21
• Frequency: 28'800 vibrations per hour (4Hz)
• 1 barrel with set flange ​
• Balance shock protection system​
• Variable inertia balance​
• Power reserve: ~55 hours

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes

Strap and buckle

• Blue sapphire crystal and 18K white gold with black coating bracelet set with 138 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~10.15 carats) and 18K white gold with black coating triple-folding buckle

Carat weight

• Blue sapphires: 196 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~16.19 carats) and 1 brilliant-cut blue sapphire (~0.17 carat)

MSRP: Price upon request

Technical specifications

Chanel J12 Bleu 42 mm Sapphires

Reference: H10289

Limited edition of 12 pieces

Case

• Material: Matte blue highly resistant ceramic and black-coated steel case
• Diameter: 42 mm
• Steel with black coating fixed bezel set with 48 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~7.44 carats)
• Black-coated steel screw-down crown with matte blue highly resistant ceramic cabochon
• Sapphire crystal caseback with "LIMITED TO 12" mention
• Water-resistant to 50 meters

Dial and hands

• Matte blue varnished dial set with 12 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~0.28 carat)

Movement

• Caliber 12.1
• Self-winding Manufacture movement, with black coating, chronometer-certified by the COSC*
• Power reserve: ~70 hours

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds, date

Strap and buckle

• Matte blue highly resistant ceramic and steel with black coating bracelet set with 110 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~9.29 carats) and steel with black coating triple-folding buckle

Carat weight

• Blue sapphires: 170 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~17.01 carats)
• Diamond: 1 brilliant-cut diamond (~0.16 carat)

MSRP: Price upon request

Technical specifications

Chanel J12 Bleu 28 mm Sapphires

Reference: H10290

Limited edition of 12 pieces

Case

• Material: Matte blue highly resistant ceramic and black-coated steel case
• Diameter: 28 mm
• Steel with black coating fixed bezel set with 46 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~2.16 carats)
• Steel with black coating non-screw-down crown set with a brilliant-cut diamond (~0.05 carat)
• Sapphire crystal caseback with "LIMITED TO 12" mention
• Water-resistant to 30 meters

Dial and hands

• Matte blue varnished dial set with 12 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~0.12 carat)

Movement

• High precision quartz movement

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds

Strap and buckle

• Matte blue highly resistant ceramic and steel with black coating bracelet set with 138 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~5.72 carats) and steel with black coating triple-folding buckle

Carat weight

• Blue sapphires: 196 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~8 carats)
• Diamond: 1 brilliant-cut diamond (~0.05 carat)

MSRP: Price upon request

Technical specifications

Chanel J12 Bleu 38 mm Sapphires

Reference: H10288

Limited edition of 100 pieces

Case

• Material: Matte blue highly resistant ceramic and black-coated steel case
• Diameter: 38 mm
• Steel with black coating fixed bezel set with 46 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~6 carats)
• Steel with black coating non-screw-down crown set with a brilliant-cut diamond (~0.16 carat)
• Sapphire crystal caseback with "LIMITED TO 100" mention
• Water-resistant to 50 meters

Dial and hands

• Matte blue varnished dial set with 12 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~0.28 carat)

Movement

• Caliber 12.1
• Self-winding Manufacture movement, with black coating, chronometer-certified by the COSC*
• Power reserve: ~70 hours

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds

Strap and buckle

• Matte blue highly resistant ceramic bracelet and steel with black coating triple-folding buckle

Carat weight

• Blue sapphires: 58 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~6.28 carats)
• Diamond: 1 brilliant-cut diamond (~0.16 carat)

MSRP: Price upon request

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