The Calibre 1 motion is wound running at 3Hz with 72 hours of power reserve. Layout and finishing are beautiful – and of course, you can view it via the display caseback. Note that Watch Channel 2 didn't supply pictures of the caseback of this new platinum Monsieur de Chanel, therefore the caseback pictures are of the past year’s 18k beige gold model. The movement offers just the time with two intriguing complications. First is definitely an instant-jumping hours index (located at 6 o’clock) and next is a retrograde second index that follows a 240-degree arc across the dial. It’s very slick. The most ordinary part on the watch would be that the subsidiary seconds dial. Everything you have is an attractive dial that’s both legible and interesting.For 2021, what’s new are the ones black dials, that are created from grand feu tooth – and they need to look lovely. Last year’s debut Monsieur watches had silver-toned dials, so adding a black dial is a valuable addition to the group. What’s new may be the platinum (65 g from it) situation for your Monsieur de Chanel. The 2021 models arrived in 18k beige and 18k white gold or platinum. The situation is 40mm wide and 10mm thick, so permitting it to put on very comfortably on the black alligator strap.There's a growing appreciation of high-end watches out of fashion houses that might traditionally be associated with women’s items. I believe I've mostly assisted this trend by attempting to determine the inherent quality and good layout of the best of these watches. The Chanel Monsieur should have what's necessary to eliminate potential bias some men might have from wearing a Chanel part of their wrist. As I continue to say if you need just one persuasive argument for wearing a men’s watch from a brand like Chanel, it is that much more women will give your watch a thumbs up… always an invaluable point for people who appreciate positive watch choice feedback. Price for that 2021 variant of this Monsieur de Chanel in platinum is63,000.
One of the very most interesting new high-end men’s watches of 2021 gets a new member of its collection family inside a platinum case with an attractive grand feu enamel dial for 2021. The Monsieur de Chanel Watches Canada (“Chanel Monsieur” as I prefer to call it) is easily one of the most ambitious and appealing haute horology watches produced just for men from Paris-based Chanel. They like to remind watch collectors that the concept, case, and movement were “dreamed from the ground up” and produced specifically for this particular watch collection. In other words, it’s the most effort Chanel has ever put in a specifically men’s watch collection for serious enthusiasts, and i believe it is a beautiful creation.
I spend a lot of time discussing the technical and artistic aspects of the Chanel Watches Bloomingdales Monsieur watch when debuting it hands-on here last year during Baselworld 2021. Reference that article to see all about the movement and its complications. I'll remind you that celebrated independent Swiss watchmaker Romain Gauthier (who also has his own brand) is the one that is responsible for actually producing the Calibre 1 mechanical movement components within each Monsieur de Chanel watch – which is then assembled by Chanel. This is a good thing for picky watch collectors who want to make sure the engine in their otherwise pretty timepieces are of a high quality and offer prestige value.
The Calibre 1 movement is manually wound running at 3Hz with 3 days of power reserve. Design and finishing are beautiful – not to mention, you can view it through the exhibition caseback. Observe that Chanel did not provide images of the caseback of the new platinum Monsieur de Chanel, so the caseback images are of last year’s 18k beige gold model. The movement offers just the time with two interesting complications. First is an instant-jumping hours indicator (located at 6 o’clock) and 2nd is a retrograde minute indicator that follows a 240-degree arc around the dial. It’s very slick. Probably the most traditional element on the watch is the subsidiary seconds dial. That which you have is an attractive dial that is both legible and technically interesting.
For 2021, what's new are these black dials, that are produced from grand feu enamel – plus they should look lovely. Last year’s debut Monsieur watches had silver-toned dials, so adding a black dial is really a valuable addition to the collection. What is also new is the platinum (65 grams of it) case for the Monsieur de Chanel. The 2021 versions arrived 18k beige and 18k white gold or platinum. The case is 40mm wide and 10mm thick, allowing it to wear very comfortably on the black alligator strap.
There is a growing appreciation of high-end watches from fashion houses that might traditionally be related to women’s items. I think I’ve largely helped this trend if you attempt to point out the inherent quality and good style of the best of these watches. The Chanel Monsieur should have what it takes to remove potential bias some men might have from wearing a Chanel item on their own wrist. As I continue to say, if you need just one persuasive argument for wearing a men’s watch from a brand like Chanel, it is that a lot more women will give your watch a thumbs up… always a valuable point for those who value positive watch choice feedback. Price for the 2021 version of the Monsieur de Chanel in platinum is $63,000. chanel.com
