Unveiled at Watches & Wonders, Chanel’s Manchette Nœud de Camélia perfectly encapsulates the maison’s unique approach to haute horlogerie, where the worlds of jewellery, fashion and watchmaking converge. Limited to just five pieces worldwide, the extraordinary creation draws on two of Gabrielle Chanel’s most enduring signatures: the camellia flower and the bow, both recurring motifs throughout the house’s history.
The cuff watch transforms these emblematic symbols into a sculptural composition of white gold, black lacquer and more than 1,100 brilliant-cut diamonds. The camellia, rendered in a delicate snow setting, conceals a miniature black lacquer dial, while the bow references the grosgrain ribbons that have long been part of Chanel’s couture vocabulary. Together they create a piece that is both ornamental and functional, blurring the boundaries between jewellery and watchmaking. With over 22 carats of diamonds and meticulous craftsmanship throughout, the Manchette Nœud de Camélia reflects Chanel’s continued commitment to creative watchmaking that is rooted in its fashion heritage.
