Ruby and Diamond J12!

[socaltrojan]

I was flipping through the Dec. 2007 issue of Allure and on page 120 I almost died because this maybe the most opulent and gorgeous Chanel watch I have ever seen.

It is over 30 carats of Rubies and Diamonds. The entire bracelet is all diamonds and rubies.

The J12 retails for $497,500! LOL now if I had that kinda money to spend on a watch, it would be a very happy holiday indeed for me.

Has anyone else seen this watch? What do you think of it?

I will have to scan a pic of it tomorrow and post it.

 

[gMbt]

Seen it...love it..can't afford it!!hahha..

 

[Queen Mahra]

Seen it!!! TDF!!!!!
My dad has a diamond and ruby J12, but it's not rubies all over lol. I posted a pic lately.

 

[chanelman]

is this the one you were talking about...? i still dont understand whats so good about the tourbillon movements

 

[delilahds]

OMG. I think I just orgasmed.
That is beautiful!

 

[ladydeluxe]

i think it's cool but the rubies are too much they become a little tacky IMO. i like them in the bezel only, so they look classy instead of 'over the top'. plus, i wouldn't have that amount of money LOL and if i did, i would buy a LE watchmaker's watch instead like a hublot, richard mille or something.

 

[ItsMyWorld]

I'm sure people will throw things at me for this, but I actaully think it's rather tacky. I just think the rubies are too much. I think it's nice on the bezel and it's different but all over? Ick.

 

[missisa07]

I saw it in the Chanel Fine Jewelry catalog I got. It's soo limited.

 

[cammy1]

I think it's too over the top and not the elegant Chanel I know and olove and the price is just out of this world!

 

[Celia_Hish]

seriously seeing this pics, i'm not fancy abt the watch as the ruby is way too much.....still prefer the classic J12 in white or black

 

[Balto Bag Lady]

is this the one you were talking about...? i still dont understand whats so good about the tourbillon movements

I checked with DH re:tourbillion movements. There is something quite special about this movement. I think it has something to do with the escapement and the effects of gravity on an automatic movement. They are very expensive movements. I think, until recently, they were pretty much unobtainable for most watch collectors. We have been seeing more at lower price points, still very expensive.
Personally, I think the ruby watch is too much. I can't believe Chanel would put something so gauche in a collection, albeit limited. The J12 is a beautiful watch, but added the extra stuff just takes away from the beautiful workings of the watch itself.
--Judy