The Best Ways To Style The Timeless Chanel Première Édition Originale Watch
A modern classic, the Chanel Première is a watch that transcends trends and adds a dose of chic to your everyday look.
A watch on your wrist is not just about time-telling, but also about making a statement and telling the world who you are as a person, as well as giving observers a sense of your personal style. If your style is classic and chic and you are looking for a watch that has truly stood the test of time, the Chanel Première is it. Having been making stylistic waves since its inception, this iconic timepiece was recently given a new lease of life by the Chanel Watch Creation Studio, released today as the Chanel Première Édition Originale.
With this dazzling accessory adorning your wrist, not only will your style be elevated in an instant, it also serves as a status symbol to show the world you have more than just the time; you’re a class act when it comes to unequivocal sophistication and elegance.
Steel and leather Première Iconic Chain watch, CHANEL. Gloves, stylist’s own.
First introduced in 1987 under the creative direction of the late Artistic Director Jacques Helleu (1938-2007), who was a changemaker for Chanel for more than four decades, this legendary luxury timepiece–with its distinctive lines and sleek design–has the distinct honour of being Chanel’s very first watch and setting the tone for the Chanel Premiere Watch collection, which currently comprises 15 exquisite watches befitting fashionistas who are worth their salt.
Delivering a timeless style while paying homage to the House’s code, this newly reissued signature ladies’ watch is as modern as it is ageless .The Chanel Première Édition Originale’s steel watch case intentionally mimics the stopper of the brand’s unmistakable N°5 eau de parfum bottle.
Meanwhile, the supple bracelet, interlaced with leather, reflects the chains on classic Chanel handbags and fastens with a “Chanel”-engraved clasp. In this new version, it has been reinterpreted with chain, ceramic or velvet-finish versions. Its black-lacquer dial features an emerald-cut bevelled crystal with no numerals and golden hands that glide on a smooth surface while the steel crown, set with an onyx cabochon, reflects the two signature colours of the House: black and gold. Gold reflects Mademoiselle Gabrielle Chanel’s love for all things that sparkle, including baroque, byzantine and venetian treasures. Black, on the other hand, adds a deep intensity to emphasise what is essential.
Whether worn stacked or on its own, the timeless Chanel Première Édition Originale offers itself up for new interpretations. Here are some ways to infuse glamorous chic to any ensemble and up your style ante.
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Double the Power
Gold-coated steel and leather Première Édition Originale watch; steel Première Gourmette watch; white gold and diamond Les Infinis De Comète sautoir; Coco Crush white gold mini ring; Beige gold mini ring; dress, CHANEL.
Add ferocity to a plunging neckline when you pair a gold-coated steel or leather Chanel Première Édition Originale watch with a long-chain necklace set with precious stones and a pendant like the white gold and diamond Les Infinis De Comète sautoir.
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Keep it simple
On her: Steel and leather Première Iconic Chain watch; Coco Crush white gold and diamond mini ring; jacket, CHANEL. On him: Gold-coated steel and leather Première Édition Originale watches (worn as necklace), CHANEL.
Whether it is coffee date or a romantic rendezvous, simplicity goes a long way with the steel and leather Chanel Première Iconic Chain watch and an elegant Coco Crush white gold and diamond mini ring.
Sleek Chic
Gold-coated steel and leather Première Édition Originale watches; steel and diamond Première Gourmette watch; Coco Crush white gold and diamond mini ring; Beige gold mini bracelet; jumpsuit, CHANEL.
Match a striking Chanel jumpsuit with not just one, but three watches: two gold-coated steel and leather Première Édition Originale watches as well as a steel and diamond Première Gourmette watch. To complete the look, add a beige gold mini bracelet and a Coco Crush white gold and diamond mini ring for a delicate finishing touch.
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Channel Your Inner Hepburn
Gold, titanium and rubber Première Ribbon watch, CHANEL. Gloves, stylist’s own.
For the ultimate in refined elegance, take a page from fashion icon Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast at Tiffany’s and adorn a pair of black gloves (and your favourite LBD) with a gold, titanium and rubber Première Ribbon watch.
Go androgynous
On him: Coco Crush Beige gold small ring; white gold mini ring; Beige gold mini ring, CHANEL. Jacket, stylist’s own. On her: Gold-coated steel and leather Première Édition Originale watches; steel, diamond and rubber Première Ribbon watch;white gold and diamond Comète Chevron ring, CHANEL. Shirt; tie, stylist’s own.
Harness the gender-neutral trend with a classic white shirt and a sheer black tie, paired with two gold-coated steel and leather Première Édition Originale watches and a steel, diamond and rubber Première Ribbon watch. Add extra bling with Chanel’s white gold and diamond Comète Chevron ring.
Photographer: Stefan Khoo
Stylist: Jeffrey Yan
Models: Chloe Lau/Mannequin; Jessica Goh/Basic Models; Jay Coolahan/AVENUE Models Management
Makeup and hair: Aung Apichai/Artistry using Chanel Beauty & Kevin Murphy
Photographer’s assistant: Mohd Alif