No Reserve
84≌︎
Chanel
Ref. H12049
MONSIEUR "Piece Unique"
A unique ceramic flying tourbillon wristwatch with malachite dial, sold to benefit Swiss Institute
Estimate
$70,000–140,000•︎
Manufacturer
Chanel
Year
2026, Switzerland
Reference No
H12049
Case No
FDB76523; Piece Unique
Model Name
MONSIEUR "Piece Unique"
Material
Black ceramic, stainless steel
Calibre
Manual, caliber 5.1, 28 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Chanel black-coated steel buckle
Dimensions
42mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed. Caseback engraved with “TIME FOR ART” mention
Accessories
Accompanied by Chanel Haute Horlogerie black-lacquered wooden box and additional leather strap.
Full-Cataloguing
The CHANEL Watch Creation Studio unveils a unique Monsieur watch. It features an in-house manufacture tourbillon movement highlighted by a vibrant dial made of malachite framed by matte black ceramic.
Malachite is a fascinating hard stone that showcases graphical striations and vibrant shades of green ranging from dark to light green. Each part of the malachite is different. Selecting the right part of the stone to use is like composing a painting: it requires a special attention to the overall balance of the dial, choosing the structuring lines, looking for the right color harmony. The Watch Creation Studio has worked hand-in-hand with a stone expert to create the perfect malachite dial for this watch.
Utmost precision and delicacy was required to carve the stone into an openwork dial.
The apertures in the dial allow visibility into the intricate mechanics and sophisticated finish of the movement. Designed in Paris by the Watch Creation Studio, then developed and assembled in Switzerland at the CHANEL Manufacture, this piece is equipped with the in-house manufacture caliber 5.1. This movement features a flying tourbillon adorned with a miniature sculpture of lion head engraved at the heart of the tourbillon cage: the astrological sign and protective emblem of Gabrielle Chanel. The strap color has been developed in the end - based on the Malachite disc selected - to ensure a harmonious creation and features a folding buckle signed with a lion head.
Malachite is a fascinating hard stone that showcases graphical striations and vibrant shades of green ranging from dark to light green. Each part of the malachite is different. Selecting the right part of the stone to use is like composing a painting: it requires a special attention to the overall balance of the dial, choosing the structuring lines, looking for the right color harmony. The Watch Creation Studio has worked hand-in-hand with a stone expert to create the perfect malachite dial for this watch.
Utmost precision and delicacy was required to carve the stone into an openwork dial.
The apertures in the dial allow visibility into the intricate mechanics and sophisticated finish of the movement. Designed in Paris by the Watch Creation Studio, then developed and assembled in Switzerland at the CHANEL Manufacture, this piece is equipped with the in-house manufacture caliber 5.1. This movement features a flying tourbillon adorned with a miniature sculpture of lion head engraved at the heart of the tourbillon cage: the astrological sign and protective emblem of Gabrielle Chanel. The strap color has been developed in the end - based on the Malachite disc selected - to ensure a harmonious creation and features a folding buckle signed with a lion head.