Comments on: Wow Watch Wednesday: Chanel and High Watchmaking? Oui http://thewatchlounge.com/weird-watch-wednesday-chanel-and-high-watchmaking-oui/ Tue, 22 May 2012 04:22:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Basel 2012; The Ups and Downs – Luxury Watches Expert, Timepiece Consultant, Watch Stylist, Meehna Goldsmith - WatchMatchmaker Blog http://thewatchlounge.com/weird-watch-wednesday-chanel-and-high-watchmaking-oui/comment-page-1/#comment-10219 Basel 2012; The Ups and Downs – Luxury Watches Expert, Timepiece Consultant, Watch Stylist, Meehna Goldsmith - WatchMatchmaker Blog Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:14:40 +0000 http://thewatchlounge.com/?p=2236#comment-10219 [...] dial. Great technology that makes it possible but just like the Hermes Arceau Temps Suspendu, and Chanel J12 Tourbillon Retrograde Mysterieuse it’s more inpractical than truly adding something to the [...] [...] dial. Great technology that makes it possible but just like the Hermes Arceau Temps Suspendu, and Chanel J12 Tourbillon Retrograde Mysterieuse it’s more inpractical than truly adding something to the [...]

]]> By: Olivier Muller http://thewatchlounge.com/weird-watch-wednesday-chanel-and-high-watchmaking-oui/comment-page-1/#comment-2380 Olivier Muller Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:29:54 +0000 http://thewatchlounge.com/?p=2236#comment-2380 Hi Meehna, I understand your point, but I don't think that Coco's fans are just passive trend followers. I would have suggested something more innovative. Yes, Chanel pioneered the use of ceramic. And that's exactly why I would have gone one step further now. Innovation & tradition is not a just good match. It's the key for outstanding concepts. See Jean Dunand, and the great review by our friend RJ. I'm not a fan (at all) of JD watches, but I must admit these pieces are mind blowing. But on the contrary, yes, indeed, my dear, I must say that Jean Dunand doesn't have to deal with such an impressive heritage as Chanel ! He he, this comments section will be very interesting from now on ! A bientôt Hi Meehna,

I understand your point, but I don’t think that Coco’s fans are just passive trend followers. I would have suggested something more innovative.

Yes, Chanel pioneered the use of ceramic.

And that’s exactly why I would have gone one step further now. Innovation & tradition is not a just good match. It’s the key for outstanding concepts. See Jean Dunand, and the great review by our friend RJ. I’m not a fan (at all) of JD watches, but I must admit these pieces are mind blowing.

But on the contrary, yes, indeed, my dear, I must say that Jean Dunand doesn’t have to deal with such an impressive heritage as Chanel !

He he, this comments section will be very interesting from now on !

A bientôt

]]> By: Meehna http://thewatchlounge.com/weird-watch-wednesday-chanel-and-high-watchmaking-oui/comment-page-1/#comment-2365 Meehna Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:38:23 +0000 http://thewatchlounge.com/?p=2236#comment-2365 A shout out to Carol, who obviously has great taste! :) A shout out to Carol, who obviously has great taste! :)

]]> By: Carol Galiano http://thewatchlounge.com/weird-watch-wednesday-chanel-and-high-watchmaking-oui/comment-page-1/#comment-2364 Carol Galiano Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:36:33 +0000 http://thewatchlounge.com/?p=2236#comment-2364 The J12 Retrograde was on of my favourite watches at Baselworld this year. Its the perfect woman's watch. Being able to turn back the clock every hour!! The J12 Retrograde was on of my favourite watches at Baselworld this year. Its the perfect woman’s watch. Being able to turn back the clock every hour!!

]]> By: Meehna http://thewatchlounge.com/weird-watch-wednesday-chanel-and-high-watchmaking-oui/comment-page-1/#comment-2363 Meehna Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:58:18 +0000 http://thewatchlounge.com/?p=2236#comment-2363 Hi Olivier, You might not like the gloss of the ceramic, but remember, Chanel pioneered the use of this material in watches with the J12. A different case material would've disappointed fans and somehow not been true to the model's identity. And, perhaps the wink of the gloss will garner the attention of new members to the brand -- a choice that wily coquette Coco would've found quite delightful, I think. Hi Olivier,

You might not like the gloss of the ceramic, but remember, Chanel pioneered the use of this material in watches with the J12. A different case material would’ve disappointed fans and somehow not been true to the model’s identity. And, perhaps the wink of the gloss will garner the attention of new members to the brand — a choice that wily coquette Coco would’ve found quite delightful, I think.

]]> By: Olivier Muller http://thewatchlounge.com/weird-watch-wednesday-chanel-and-high-watchmaking-oui/comment-page-1/#comment-2361 Olivier Muller Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:52:53 +0000 http://thewatchlounge.com/?p=2236#comment-2361 Mmmm...fascinating indeed, even if I'm not a huge fan of the brilliant aspect of the ceramic. I would have preferred something less glossy, maybe in the Hublot way. Mmmm…fascinating indeed, even if I’m not a huge fan of the brilliant aspect of the ceramic. I would have preferred something less glossy, maybe in the Hublot way.

]]> By: Speedmaster http://thewatchlounge.com/weird-watch-wednesday-chanel-and-high-watchmaking-oui/comment-page-1/#comment-2360 Speedmaster Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:14:18 +0000 http://thewatchlounge.com/?p=2236#comment-2360 Odd, but sharp, I like it! Odd, but sharp, I like it!

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