CHANEL – J12 Superleggera Black Ceramic and Steel

 

CHANEL – J12 Superleggera Black 42 Ceramic and Steel 2026 

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Highly resistant matte black ceramic and steel

 New J12 Superleggera 42 mm watch Caliber 12.1

Presented for the first time in 2005, the J12 Superleggera is an emblem of performance and design. Today, this signature returns and impresses with its most sporty and sleek version ever. 

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In matte black ceramic and steel, the dial is lacquered black and adorned with a double finish; brushed at the center and azured on the borders. Specific to this edition, the ring of the bezel is made of satin-finished hardened steel on the top and its base is made of blackened steel, with very tight gouges. 

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The date is indicated by a red arrow in a window at 4 o’clock. The central links of the bracelet are hemmed with polished borders while the center is vertically satin brushed. Visible on the back of the case, the Caliber 12.1  * reveals an oscillating mass with black coating.

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With its sleek lines inspired by racing yachts, J12 is the first unisex sports watch by CHANEL. Made from ultra-resistant yet soft ceramic, it is impervious to the passage of time. On the back of the watch, the self-winding Calibre 12.1 Manufacture movement is visible through a sapphire crystal. Allure on the inside, revealed on the outside. 

CALIBER 12.1

Making the invisible visible. It was with this vision in mind that the Manufacture Calibre 12.1 automatic movement was designed in 2019. 

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 Meticulously crafted, it features diamond-cut bevels and an openworked tungsten oscillating weight with a black coating: a dense, heavy material that is perfectly suited to power the barrel spring and ensure a 70-hour power reserve, far exceeding traditional standards.

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Power delivered smoothly to ensure performance and precision. Visible through a sapphire crystal on the back of the J12, it forms a perfect circle: the Maison’s signature watchmaking feature.  

THE CHANEL CERAMIC

7 times stronger than steel, CHANEL ceramic weathers all storms. Yet its greatest strength lies in its softness: polished with diamond powder, it feels as smooth as silk against the skin. 

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Featuring a matte finish that required numerous additional meticulous and innovative manufacturing stages, this exceptional material embodies all the expertise and cutting-edge technology present at the CHANEL Watch Manufacture.  

SENSORY ICON 

The silhouette of the J12 watch sets itself apart with its clean, precise lines. Yet, once worn, it is its softness that stands out. Cabochon, middle case, links: every contact point is meticulously crafted to soften the angles, making them imperceptible to the touch. 

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This sensory appeal, meticulously perfected for over a quarter of a century, reveals the watchmaking excellence of CHANEL with understated strength.  

THE PATENTED CLASP

 Invisible and imperceptible, the triple-folding buckle on the J12 watch was patented in 1987 by the CHANEL Manufacture. 

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Designed as a natural extension of the ceramic bracelet, it guarantees a perfectly centred fit, without pressure or discomfort, as well as a secure fastening, even underwater.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Collection   J12

Name   J, like the initial of the legendary racing yachts that inspired the J12:
the J Class 

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 Reference   H11059

Case

Material: The case consists of a single middle section made from one piece of highly resistant matte black ceramic 

Diameter : 42.00mm
Thickness : 12.50mm
Height : 28.60mm 

Bezel: Sapphire 
Bezel:The unidirectional rotating steel bezel with black coating features a hardened steel ring that ensures accurate time reading

Crown: The screw-down steel crown guarantees water resistance to 200 metres and can be easily recognised by its highly resistant matte black ceramic cabochon
Back : The back of the watch features a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating to reveal the Manufacture movement
Water resistance : 200m
Movement
Type : Self-winding movement produced at the Kenissi Manufacture in Switzerland, co-owned by CHANEL. With a power reserve of approximately 70 hours, it’s chronometer-certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute
Calibre 12.1
Power reserve : 70h
Frequency : 28.800 Alt/h
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
Dial
Finish : Black ceramic

The black lacquered dial with a circular satin finish in the centre and an azure finish on the outside features rhodium-plated polished hour markers each individually positioned and fixed by hand

Hands : The hands are rhodium-plated and coated with a luminescent material applied by hand such that they are immediately legible
Strap
Material : Sapphire

The bracelet is made of highly resistant matte black ceramic with central links featuring a vertical satin finish and polished edges
Buckle type :The triple-folding buckle in steel is composed of 4 elements meticulously assembled by hand

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Press Release - 2026
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