In 1932, Gabrielle Chanel presented Bijoux de Diamants, her only high jewellery collection, and established motifs that have never left the house since: the comet, the star, the camellia. Sixty years later, Chanel moved to Place Vendôme and developed a watchmaking line that follows the same logic: a fashion object treated with a watchmaker's standards.
| Line | Distinctive feature |
|---|---|
| J12 | High-resistance ceramic, black or white, born in 2000 |
| Première | Octagonal case taken from the N°5 bottle stopper, chain and leather |
| Coco Crush | Quilted motif engraved into the gold, rings and bangles |
| Camélia | The emblematic flower, openwork or set |
| Comète | Shooting star, a legacy of the 1932 collection |
Serial number and engravings, condition of the ceramic on J12 watches (a material that barely scratches but can chip on impact), regularity of the quilted motif on Coco Crush pieces, hallmarks and gold fineness. Every piece is appraised in Saint-Tropez and sold with its certificate.
It keeps its shine and colour over time, which is its main strength. The inspection focuses on any chips on the bezel and on the condition of the clasp.
Yes, the chain and leather bracelet can be adjusted. We check the strength of the weaving before the sale.
Francine Joaillerie is an independent house specialising in pre-owned pieces and is not affiliated with any of the houses mentioned.