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Chanel brings its quilted motif to 'Les Eternelles' watches ahead of Baselworld 2016

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Mar 14, 2016

For the second consecutive year, the French luxury label has unveiled new watches for the "Les Éternelles de Chanel" high jewelry collection ahead of the Baselworld watch and jewelry fair, which runs March 17 to 24 in Basel, Switzerland. The two 2016 additions are inspired by the brand's iconic quilting.

The Chanel "Signature Diamond Secret Watch" - open - ©Chanel Horlogerie


Like the "Signature de Chanel" high jewelry collection, presented at the end of January, these two new "Éternelles de Chanel" watches are inspired by the emblematic quilted motif that's become a trademark of the French fashion house. Chanel's famous quilting, inspired by the equestrian world, was first seen on the "2.55" handbag, before being brought to a host of the brand's accessories and designs. Today, quilting has become an integral part of Chanel's brand identity.

Chanel's high jewelry studio has designed two couture-inspired watches, matching squares of diamonds in quilted-style patterns with high-end watch-making techniques.

The "Signature Diamond Secret Watch" is a graphic-style cuff in 18-karat white gold with a quilted motif finished with round diamonds plus 16 triangular diamonds cut to measure on the setting. A 5.26-karat briolette diamond takes pride of place in the center of the watch. This lifts up with a simple press to reveal a round watch dial with hours and minutes functions.

The other new model in store for Baselworld is the "Signature Morganite Secret Watch," a supple 18-karat white gold cuff with a quilted motif of rounded squares set with glistening diamonds. Here, the dial is hidden behind a 43.66-karat pink morganite pyramid.

The Baselworld watch and jewelry show runs March 17-24, 2016, in Basel, Switzerland.
 

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