Chanel J12...trendy or will it be a classic?

[Phillyfan]

I think it is trendy too but I still want it. It is ok to have a few trendy pieces that you love! Even though, I think the 38 mm is the trendiest, I am not changing my mind!

 

[oo_let_me_see]

I really think the J12 will be a classic (if not already so). It's already been eight years and still going strong. Not many trendy items last almost a decade.

 

[aquablueness]

i think it's a classic!

 

[mommylovesbags]

trendy

 

[naughtymanolo]

i think it's trendy and although it was introduced in 2000, it only reached the big time (publicity, celebs, magazine features) in the past two years, so in my opinion 3 to 5 years from now it will look dated and part of the '2007-8' era kwim? Think of it like a chole paddy, yes they were in the forefront of fashion for a while and they are still selling well, but what do you think when you see a woman carrying one? IMHO paddys, look dated and the same trend will happen with j12s. However I feel if one loves something they should wear it regardless.

 

[flaweddesignn]

I say classic.

 

[Fishfood]

They really are likely trendy. Shoot, my friends in the jewelry biz talk about this bezels on Rolexs being trendy, that link style on a Cartier, etc... so my opinion after listening to them is that a LOT of watch details are trendy! You simply pick the trend you like and enjoy it.

You are always in fashion if you follow a personal style. Make your J12 your signature piece. Who can argue with that?

 

[Woozy]

i think its trendy and i love love love it hahaha

 

[burberryprncess]

Appears trendy to me.

 

[slip]

Will the J12 be a classic piece or is it more of a trendy watch that will go out of style? Cant really afford the J12 now but might get the similar style which is the technomarine white ceramic . Just want to make sure it'll still be a hot timepiece 10 years from now. Your thoughts please.

Same here! I have the same dilemma....so I think I'll try a Technomarine and see if I really like ceramic white watches then I'll go for the 'Big' one...the J12.

 

[dari]

is it ok to bump an old thread?

i think the j12 is trendy as well, but i just love it. i thought about buying it many, many, manyyyy price increases ago but never did. i bought a cartier tank francaise instead, because i was sure that would be classic and something i could wear "forever" as opposed to the trendy j12. so i bought the cartier, and two years later, i still want the j12. then last month i bought my first rolex. again, i could have bought the j12 or the rolex.....and i again chose rolex over j12 because of the trend issue. after receiving my rolex, i should have been satisfied. but nope, i was still thinking about that darn j12! i've learned a very expensive lesson now. i should have just bought it from the very beginning.

 

[Phillyfan]

Why don't you get the J12 without diamond markers? It is a lot less and then you won't feel as bad if it is indeed a trend.

 

[dari]

me, hokaplan?

 

[rubylola]

I actually think it is a modern classic rather than trendy- it has been popular for several years now, as have bigger watches in general, and it is very simple in style.

And as Chanel has just shown a predominantly white (with some black) collection I don't think either the white or black J12 is likely to out of style anytime soon.

 

[chanel-girl]

Probably more on the trendy side but looks pretty darn cool! Its not my personal style but a lot of people can really rock the j12. I tend to think the whole ceramic watch thing is a bit trendy since its not as traditional a metal watches. How it will seem in a few years, only time can tell for sure...