Chanel

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.

Canadian businessman and Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, also known as “Mr. Wonderful,” has added a one-of-a-kind wristwatch to his impressive collection. O’Leary emerged as the winning bidder for a unique Chanel Boy.Friend wristwatch at the Phillips New York Watch Auction: XI, held this past December.

MB&F is thrilled to announce a partnership with Chanel, who has taken a 25% stake in the independent high-end watchmaking brand. Founder Maximilian Büsser retains the majority of MB&F with 60%, while his partner in the company, Serge Kriknoff (Head of R&D & Production), owns 15%.

Chanel, Hermès and LVMH join the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation Board. This integration and openness mark an important step in the Foundation’s desire to support the watchmaking industry as a whole, with all the stakeholders.

Thirty-five years after its creation, the Première Original Edition makes its reappearance in its original version styled in its most cherished quality: timeless appeal.

For the Only Watch auction, Chanel is offering two J12 Paradoxe timepieces.