Chanel J12 Ceramic Steel Black H0685 Automatic Wristwatch
View Similar Items
Chanel J12 Ceramic Steel Black H0685 Automatic Wristwatch
About the Item
- Creator:
- Weight:131 g
- Case Dimensions:Height: 0.44 in (11 mm)Diameter: 1.5 in (38 mm)
- Style:
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:2010
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: M641stDibs: LU110517010192
Chanel
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns. In 1926, she introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women. Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag introduced in 1955 with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. Chanel's collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
Les Pierres De Julie
- Rolex Air King 34mm Steel WatchBy RolexLocated in Paris, FRRolex Air King steel watch, automatic winding movement. Blue dial, steel central second hand and baton hands, applied baton hour markers. Oyster bracelet and steel folding clasp. ...Category
1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
MaterialsSteel
- Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel 18 Carats Yellow Gold Pink DialBy CartierLocated in Paris, FRBallon Bleu watch signed Cartier. Bracelet : satinless steel and 18 carats yellow gold Diameter : 36mm Dimensions of the watch : 36 x 36 x 11.2 mm...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
MaterialsOther, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
- Vintage Diamonds 18 Carat White Gold Mechanical WatchLocated in Paris, FRBeautiful mechanical watch with manual winding in white gold, with a case set with diamonds and a bracelet with palace decoration. Wristband Length :...Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches
MaterialsDiamond, White Gold
- 12 Carats Amethyst 18 Carats Yellow Gold Marquise RingLocated in Paris, FRImportant yellow gold cocktail ring set with a beautiful marquise-shaped amethyst. Estimated weight of the gem : 12 carats Dimensions: 24.40 x 15.35 x 9.91 mm (0.960 x 0.605 x 0.39...Category
Vintage 1970s French Retro Cocktail Rings
MaterialsAmethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Chanel Bouton de Camélia Large Model Diamonds 18 Carat White Gold NecklaceBy ChanelLocated in Paris, FRElegant diamond-paved white gold necklace signed Chanel, "Bouton de Camélia" collection. Large model signed Chanel and numbered DU44XXX. Sold witho...Category
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,273 Sale Price20% OffFree Shipping - Diamonds Braces 18K Black Gold RingBy Les Pierres de JulieLocated in Paris, FRAn Original Ring with two rows of Braces set with diamonds. Dimensions of the ring : 1 x 2 x 0.2 cm, (0,394 x 0,787 x 0,079 inch) Weight of the ring : 6 g Diamonds weight: 0.58 carats Finger size : 53 (US size : 6 1/2) 18 carats black gold, 750 / 1000th Elegant.....An original every day ringCategory
2010s French Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold
- Chanel J12 Diamond Dial Steel Black Ceramic H0685 Automatic WristwatchBy ChanelLocated in Sherman Oaks, CAModel: J12 Classic Automatic Model number: H0685 Serial number: LN85848 Black Chanel Stainless Steel Case w/ Diver's Bezel Unidirectional Black Enamel Diver's Bezel Chanel Automatic...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
MaterialsSteel
- Chanel J12 Chronograph Chronometer Automatic Steel and Black CeramicBy ChanelLocated in Firenze, ITSHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Chanel, Paris, J12 Automatic Chron...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
MaterialsStainless Steel, Steel
- Chanel J12 Automatic Black Ceramic and DiamondsBy ChanelLocated in New York, NYPre-owned Good Condition Chanel J12 Automatic Ladies Watch reference H1339. The band is short and fits 6 inches wrist size, and has a few hairline scratches on links. Features: 38mm ...Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
MaterialsStainless Steel
- Chanel Silver Ceramic Aluminium J12 Superleggera H1624 Automatic Men WristwatchBy ChanelLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2This elegant wristwatch from Chanel will surely assist your style wherever you go. It features a ceramic & aluminum case and a silver dial. The automatic watch for men is finished wi...Category
2010s Wrist Watches
- Chanel J12 Chronograph Automatic Ceramic and DiamondsBy ChanelLocated in New York, NYThe Chanel J12 H1009 is a luxurious timepiece that stands out with its sophisticated design and premium materials. This model features a black ceramic bracelet and a unidirectional s...Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
MaterialsDiamond, Stainless Steel
- Chanel J12 Black Ceramic H1708By ChanelLocated in Greenwich, CTThe Chanel J12 watch (ref. H1708) features a Swiss-made quartz movement; black lacquer dial with pavé diamond center set with 108 round-cut diamonds ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, Steel
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
With a Wink, Karl Lagerfeld Sent This Egg-Carton-Shaped Chanel Bag Down the Runway
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
This Vintage Chanel Fur Muff Is Après-Ski Chic
It might not be as practical as a pair of mittens, but for something that looks this good, practicality really doesn't matter.