Chanel Mademoiselle Privé Coromandel dial

#wtbasel/ This new jewelry watch was inspired by Coromandel lacquered screens that were so dear to Gabrielle Chanel.

The new jewelry collection, entitled “Mademoiselle Privé”, opens the door to the intimate world of Gabrielle Chanel, and showcases her most cherished symbols and objects she loved to have around her.

In the hands of the finest master artisans - enamelers, engravers, carvers and stone-setters - this new collection adds yet another chapter to Chanel's creative saga, and uncovers new grounds for expressing unsurpassed skill and know-how of the Métier d'Art craftsmanship used in Fine Watchmaking and High Jewelry.
 

 

 

 

 

Technical data
Mademoiselle Privé Coromandel dial


Unique piece manufactured in Switzerland

18K white gold case with 571 snow-set diamonds (4.13 carats)

Decor engraved by hand on 18K yellow gold dial, miniature in “Grand Feu” enamel produced using the “Geneva technique”, foliage in 24K gold paillons

18K white gold hands

Crystal sapphire with anti-reflective treatment

18K white gold crown with 51 snow-set diamonds

18K white gold hand-engraved case back

Black Missipiensis alligator strap

18K white gold folding buckle with 80 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.4 carat)

Self-winding mechanical movement

42 hour power reserve

Functions: hours, minutes

Water-resistance: 30 meters

Diameter: 37.5mm

Case thickness: 9.6mm