Rocketing into Watches and Wonders 2023

Chanel releases its new Interstellar Capsule Collection with 23 space-inspired timekeepers

Science fiction, space, and time travel aren’t themes that immediately spring to mind when thinking about Chanel timepieces. Admittedly, there have been some star-inspired timepieces over the years with starry night skies, moons and shooting stars, but this year Chanel leaves behind the traditional twinkly night sky for something a little more “Star Wars” in concept. Pixelated motifs, printed circuit boards, plays on phosphorescence, star-shaped charms, and 3D robots create a capsule collection that will have you dreaming of signing up for the next civilian space mission, and here are five pieces that you are going to want to take with you! 

J12 Hyper Cybernetic

The Chanel J12 Hyper Cybernetic, with its 38 mm matte black ceramic and 18-carat white gold case, appears as though it is travelling faster than the speed of light with its interstellar design made up of diamond-set pixels. This unique motif has been cut out of the ceramic dial and case and continues onto the right side of the case band, bringing a sense of speed and movement to the design. The J12 Hyper Cybernetic is powered by Chanel’s selfwinding Manufacture Calibre 12.1, which is COSC certified and coated in black to follow the galactic theme. Limited to 55 pieces, the timepiece is adorned with 240 brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approx. 1.30 carats, and is certainly ready for lift-off!

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Première Robot

For some serious space cuteness, check out this Première Robot in yellow gold, ceramic, blackened titanium, onyx, and diamonds that has been paired with a rubber strap with a velvet touch and a yellow gold buckle. A keen eye will notice that the interlinking Chanel “C”s have been separated to form the little robot’s hands, while four diamonds adorn his eyes and elbows (approx. 0.13 carats). The timepiece is fitted with a black lacquered dial and comes with an 18-karat yellow gold case back marked with “LIMITED EDITION. It is powered by a high-precision quartz movement. 

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Boy.Friend Cyberdata

The Interstellar Boy.Friend offers another take on the interstellar theme with a black lacquered dial printed in the form of a circuit board that has been set with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.08 carats). Paired with a bracelet in black quilted calfskin leather and a silver-coloured lining, this timekeeper could almost be part of a luxury space ship from the future. In terms of the details, the case and bezel are crafted from steel and treated with a black coating, the crown is set with a black spinel cabochon, and the movement is a high-precision quartz mechanism that indicates the hours, minutes and the date at 6 o’clock. 

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Code Coco Cybergold

Continuing in the yellow gold and black theme, the Code Coco Cybergold is a bracelet that tells the time in gold quilted leather that boldly spells out the six letters of the Chanel logo. The timepiece part is housed in a steel case with a steel bezel, both of which have been treated with a black coating to match the two black lacquered dials. One dial indicates the hours and minutes, while the other one is set with a princess-cut diamond (approx. 0.05 carats). The timepiece is limited and the caseback is engraved with the inscription “LIMITED EDITION”. It is powered by a high-precision quartz movement. 

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Object Lion Astroclock

For something even more unusual, this Lion Astroclock has been created as part of the Interstellar Capsule Collection for space travellers obviously looking for something to decorate their ship! The clock has been inspired by Gabrielle Chanel’s star sign, the lion, and features a black faceted lion, a symbol of power and strength. The clock’s exquisitely finished movement (created in collaboration with l’Epée) has been encased in a glass globe and is adorned with an 18-karat white gold comet and a constellation-shaped, diamond-set hand, so you aren’t late for your next galactic mission!

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These are just a small handful of creations coming out of the new Chanel Interstellar Capsule Collection. Look out for more coming on WorldTempus soon and during our Watches and Wonders 2023 coverage. 

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