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Razzle Dazzle: Chanel J12 Chromatic

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Chanel J12 Chromatic in titanium ceramic

Much as we love the matte appearance of titanium, we sometimes wished it had a subtle sheen for extra oomph. Chanel’s watchmakers must have read our minds, because at BaselWorld 2012, the maison launched a new version of their iconic J12 watch equipped with titanium ceramic, made by adding titanium to ceramic and then polishing with diamond powder. Voila! Instant lustre, and enhanced scratch-resistance to boot (the material boasts a hardness close to that of sapphire). Powered by an automatic movement, this J12 Chromatic comes in a 41mm case. For added shine, there’s a crown of baguette-cut diamonds on the bezel, plus diamond indexes and a diamond-studded crown – proof that bling can indeed be tasteful. 

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