NATO is a bracelet that is known in the catalogues of the British Ministry of Defence by the name G10. Originally, this large band of grey nylon fabric was made for the armies of her Majesty. But now once more the watchmakers on rue Cambon have fallen for a twist in the plot line. And this is how the J12-G10 was born, with a name borrowed from the catalogue where this legendary military bracelet is archived. This timepiece pours a new sort of identity into the iconic J12; Chanel turns a traditionally composed bracelet made of reenforced nylon into an alligator leather one with large scales without skipping a beat in its unique qualities of resistance as well as its perfect fit around the wrist. Just as unexpected, the buckles are encrusted with rough or baguette diamonds. The result? An explosion of elegance with a crazy dose of charm to boot.
The J12-G10 doesn’t lose an ounce of its dangerously luxurious look. The 18 carat white gold casing is encrusted with 78 baguette diamonds, while the white gold bezel also shines with 48 diamonds of its own. While the hands dance along the black ceramic dial, the new looped American alligator leather bracelet takes care to cover their tracks. It abandons its fiery masculinity to become more feminine upon contact with Chanel’s aesthetic and, without losing in the comfort department, shows off an unparalleled identity in the process. Through the inclusion of titanium into the ceramic and a diamond powder polishing to follow, the colors shine with a generous luminosity. But, like every exceptional piece, it’s a limited edition of only 5 timepieces that the double-C brand has to offer.
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