We really like the J12 of Chanel. This intriguing timepiece, created by the recently deceased Jacques Helleu, represented a whole series of debuts for Chanel when it was launched in 2000: first automatic watch, first unisex, first in high-tech scratch-resistant ceramic, first sports watch and so on). After all its many fine evolutions (chronograph, tourbillon, precious stones...), here is another first: the first GMT. The second time zone is indicated on a graduated 24-hour scale on the bezel via the central chrome-plated red arrow hand. Very elegant in its black case, which is also extremely flat (10 millimetres thick) and comfortable on the wrist.
Data sheet
Swiss automatic movement, 42-hour power reserve, 28,800 vib/h, 21 jewels.
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.
Waterproof to 10 atmospheres.
International warranty: 2 years.
Black ceramic. Scratch-resistant, unscratchable material.
SuperLuminova hands and markers.
GMT function: dual time zone allowing the wearer to simultaneously see the time of two different points on the globe: local time in the place where he or she is, readable on the main dial; time in the country of origin, readable on the 24-hour graduated outer bezel, thanks to the GMT hand.
New thinner and shorter folding buckle (5 mm shorter than the classic buckle) for more comfort.
New case size: 42 mm in diameter and 10 mm thick (compared to 11.3 in the 38 mm and 14 in the Chronograph).
