GPHG Index
2008 Edition · Chanel

Haute Joaillerie 18 Place Vendome

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Case
White gold
Movement
selfwindingFunctions: powerreserveReference: H2008 Year: 2008Collection: J12 / Limited Edition to 12 exemplaires
Functions
powerreserve
Size
42 mm
Reference
H2008

Description

J12 Haute Joaillerie, specially created for the openingof the new Boutique at 18 Place Vendme.A Fine Jewelry watch made for eternity.Here we find a rich mixture of the most precious andinalterable materials: 18-carat white gold, deepblackscratchproof ceramic and Mademoiselles favouritegemstone - diamonds.In 1932, she dedicated her first Fine Jewelryexhibition, Bijoux de Diamants to them saying,If I chose diamonds its because they represent thehighest value in the smallest volume.This model is the fruit of the outstanding settingtechniques performed at CHANELs workshops inLa Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland.Watch in 18K white gold, set with 713 baguette-cut diamondswith a total weight of 43 carats. Limited andnumbered to 12. 42 mm. Automatic movement. Bracelet set with 502diamonds with a total weight of 30 carats.Bezel set with 48 baguette-cut diamonds witha total weight of 5 carats. Watchcase middle set with78 baguette diamonds with a total weightof 5 carats. Cabochon crown with dome-shapeddiamond. Dial set with 84 baguette-cut diamonds.Available in 38mm (Bracelet set with 502 diamants(30 carats), bezel set with 46 diamonds (4 carats),watchcase set with 74 diamonds (4,5 carats),dial set with 84 baguette-cut diamonds) and in 33mm(Bracelet set with 538 diamants (18 carats),bezel set with 46 diamonds (4 carats), watchcaseset with 81 diamonds (3,5 carats), dial set with84 baguette-cut diamonds).

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