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March 27, 2015
CHANEL | J12 Marine
CHANEL
The most elegant, high-performance diver's watch in the watch world today!
By Yasuto Shibuya
J12 MARINE
Arriving 10 years after its debut, this is the long-awaited, high-performance diver's model boasting 300m water resistance.
The exquisite balance of three colors—the beautiful blue ceramic of the unidirectional rotating bezel, reminiscent of the sea itself, paired with blue minute and second hands; the black dial; and the matte-finished high-tech ceramic case & rubber bracelet, with white for the indices and hour hands—lends it an elegance unmatched by other diver's watches.
It is suitable for all sports scenes, from diving to marine sports like surfing, and its design seamlessly complements not only casual fashion but also formal suits, which is truly remarkable.
At the same time, its functionality as a diver's model has been thoroughly pursued, with no compromises made. For example, the indices and hour/minute hands have been enlarged compared to previous models to ensure perfect legibility, and they are coated with luminescent paint, allowing for reliable time reading even in darkness or underwater. Furthermore, the matte-finished rubber bracelet uses a composite material that excels not only in water resistance but also in light and UV resistance. It also features perforations to improve fit by allowing water to escape between the wrist and the bracelet during dives.
For those who desire an even more chic and subdued atmosphere than the blue, a black-bezel version (42mm) is available. Additionally, for women or those seeking a smaller model, a slightly smaller version (38mm) in white, one of the signature colors of the J12, is offered.
Automatic winding, black high-tech ceramic × stainless steel case & rubber bracelet, case diameter 42mm or 38mm, 300m water resistance. ¥499,800 (42mm), (¥478,800 for 38mm). Scheduled release: June 2nd.
