Name
J, like the initial of the legendary racing yachts that inspired the J12: the J Class.
Case
The case consists of a single middle section made from one piece of highly resistant matte black ceramic.
Crown
The screw-down steel crown guarantees water resistance to 200 metres and can be easily recognised by its highly resistant matte black ceramic cabochon.
Bezel
The unidirectional rotating steel bezel with black coating features a hardened steel ring that ensures accurate time reading.
Dial
The black lacquered dial with a circular satin finish in the centre and an azure finish on the outside features rhodium-plated polished hour markers each individually positioned and fixed by hand.
Hands
The hands are rhodium-plated and coated with a luminescent material applied by hand such that they are immediately legible.
Caseback
The back of the watch features a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating to reveal the Manufacture movement.
Movement
The Calibre 12.1 is a self-winding movement produced at the Kenissi Manufacture in Switzerland, co-owned by CHANEL. With a power reserve of approximately 70 hours, it’s chronometer-certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute.
Strap
The bracelet is made of highly resistant matte black ceramic with central links featuring a vertical satin finish and polished edges.
Buckle
The triple-folding buckle in steel is composed of 4 elements meticulously assembled by hand.
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
Size
42 mm
Water-resistance
200 m
