For the past two decades, the J12 has been an unbeatable bestseller among Chanel’s timepieces. When the French fashion house announced it would discontinue production of its most recognizable model ...

The iconic Chanel J12 watch was originally born out of frustration. The fashion house’s longtime artistic director Jacques Hélleu, who joined Chanel in the 1950s and was responsible for many of its ...

The J12, created by Jacques Helleu in 2000, has been an icon for the brand ever since. And this year, Arnaud Chastaingt, director of Chanel‘s watchmaking design studio, has revealed its ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Chanel boasts no shortage of icons, from its classic handbags to its ...

The Art of Craft is a new series in which Artnet News shares the story behind the making of a special design object. While Chanel may be revered the world over for its fashions, it has also long ...

Previewing Chanel's new watch introductions at Watches and Wonders at last month's watch trade fair in Geneva was like sitting in on one of the brand's couture fashion shows. It isn't just one major ...

It’s a Chanel lover’s dream. The new Eternal Instant, Chanel J12 Automatic book celebrates the 20 th anniversary of the brand’s iconic J12 watch that was initially launched in the year 2000. The ...

Chanel gives its J12 ceramic watch a limited-edition midnight-blue makeover in celebration of the silhouette’s 25th anniversary. The J12 was first introduced in 2000 and has become a symbol of ...

Though it might be a timeless shade, this is no ordinary blue. As with the best innovations in watchmaking, the deep, rich hue required time—five years of research and development—to complete. That’s ...

Chanel J12 Paradoxe ceramic and steel watch, $8,050 at London Jewelers; Jacket, $6,400, top, $2,250, pants, $4,000, and belt, $1,050, all at Chanel, 800-550-0005Arthur Belebeau For 20 years, Chanel’s ...