CHANEL: Premiere Tourbillon Volant

January 19, 2018 

The dial of the Tourbillon Volant with a stylized camellia

To mark the 25th anniversary of its first horology collection, CHANEL has created a new timepiece that allows women to enter the world of complicated watch mechanisms. Inspired by the geometric octagonal shape of the CHANEL N°5 bottle and of the Place Vendôme, Chanel has created a feminine incursion into the complexity of horology that is as mysterious as it is beautiful and poetic.  

The diamond-covered case of this beautiful Première watch subtly marries the art and perfection of luxury horology with the couture spirit of the house of CHANEL.

The development of this exceptional watch is the fruit of a close collaboration between CHANEL and the artisans, engineers, and master Swiss watchmakers at Renaud & Papi (APRP SA)—the advanced research and development arm of Audemars Piguet—making a first for both of these companies. 

Characteristics: Case in 18K white gold with set with 47 baguette-cut rubies (~3,83 carats), bezel in 18K white gold set with 42 baguette-cut rubies (~2,96 carats) and 52 brilliant-cut diamonds (~1,48 carat), dial of high-tech black ceramic, crown in 18K white gold carats set with 16 baguette cut rubies (~0,32 carat) and 11 brilliant-cut diamonds (~0,16 carat), black alligator strap and double folding clasp in 18K white gold set with 30 brilliant-cut diamonds (~0,33 carat), self-winding mechanical watch, waterproof to 30 meters.

Key points: The dial of the Tourbillon Volant is decorated with a stylized