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 News January 2008Chanel and Audemars Piguet combine talents to create a new Fine Watchmaking “J12” to be presented in exclusivity at Baselworld in April 2008.
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J12 calibre 3125Chanel and Audemars Piguet combine talents to createa new Fine Watchmaking “J12” The Watch Quote™ - January 30th, 2008
Over recent years the “J12” collection has established itself as an international watchmaking reference; whether the model be in black or white ceramic, a chronograph, a Tourbillon or set with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds or rubies. Following the success of the grand complication: the “J12” Tourbillon; Chanel wished a return to authenticity with a “Haute Horlogerie” automatic movement with 3 hands, paying homage to the very roots of traditional watchmaking. In order to create this new movement, Chanel naturally turned to one of the most prestigious Swiss “manufacture”, Audemars Piguet. The result of this partnership is the “J12 calibre 3125” in 18K yellow gold and black ceramic, associating both graphic perfection and mechanical excellence. Audemars Piguet guarantees tradition craftsmanship, outstanding finishes and absolute attention to detail, along with its exceptional know-how combined with state-of-the-art technology.
Philippe Mougenot - Chanel & Georges-Henri Meylan - Audemars Piguet Chanel and Audemars Piguet combine talents to create a new "J12” edition: the "J12 calibre 3125”“Audemars Piguet offers us the prestige of a movement conceived in the finest watchmaking tradition, which will be associated with Chanel watch design excellence, to produce an exceptional timepiece,” pointed out Philippe Mougenot, President of the Chanel Watch and Fine Jewelry Division. For Audemars Piguet, this collaboration with one of the most emblematic luxury brands in the world offers the opportunity to increase its visibility and prestige in eyes of the feminine sector, one traditionally belonging to Chanel. “This partnership would not have been possible if we didn’t share the same values,” added Georges-Henri Meylan, CEO of Audemars Piguet “notably, our insistence upon excellence and perfection and a strong attachment to the independence of our respective companies.”
![](javascript:popup800("../mesIMG/img800/23594.jpg")) J12 Calibre 3125
![](javascript:popup800("../mesIMG/img800/23595.jpg")) The new movement Chanel AP - 3125Decoration and finishThe fusion of the AP 3120 movement and “J12” ceramic has produced the 3125 movement; Chanel has redesigned the balance bridge and the rotor is clad in black ceramic.
![](javascript:popup800("../mesIMG/img800/23596.jpg")) Technical DetailsDouble balance bridgeGuarantees high precision positioning of the balance and greater degree of shock resistance, thus ensuring greater timekeeping precision.Balance with 8 Giromax regulating weightsLarge balance with variable moment of inertia via with eight small weights. Which allow regulation of the rate of the watch function without altering the length of the balance-spring.Hand-Setting function with balances stopPulling out the crown automatically activates the balance stop lever. This guarantees that the seconds hand is immediately stopped and that the time may be set precisely.Precision automatic winding
Date mechanism
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