Meet Chanel's Interstellar watch collection

Chanel looks to the vast expanse beyond Earth’s atmosphere for inspiration for its Interstellar collection

With both the Star Wars and Star Trek universes continuously expanding with no end in sight, our enduring fascination with outer space remains at a robust level. Arnaud Chastaingt, Chanel’s director of watchmaking, seems to share this sentiment when he unveiled a rather expansive capsule collection called Interstellar at Watches & Wonders 2023.

Consisting of J12 (which alone has 11 interpretations), Première, Boy•Friend, and Code Coco, the collection presents a series of timepieces inspired by science fiction, space, and time travel but with the emblematic Chanel touches and wit. The result is, dare we say, out of this world. Let’s discover them all now.

J12 X-Ray Star

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Chanel J12 X-Ray Star

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Set with 196 baguette diamonds and one brilliant-cut diamond, the openworked dial reveals in-house Caliber 3.1 sitting inside an 18k white gold case.

J12 Diamond Tourbillon

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Chanel J12 Diamond Tourbillon

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In place of a traditional tourbillon cage is a solitaire diamond that rotates according to the rhythm of the flying tourbillon.

J12 Star Light

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Chanel J12 Star Light

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Bringing a unique sparkle are 214 baguette diamonds set on the bezel, crown, and the entire dial.

J12 Eclipse Box

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Chanel J12 Eclipse box set

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A one-of-a-kind set of seven watches that progressively goes from all-white ceramic to all-black ceramic.

J12 Hyper Cybernatic

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Chanel J12 Hyper Cybernatic

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Black ceramic is juxtaposed against a pixelated motif of white diamonds for an edgy luxe appearance.

J12 Night Star

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Chanel J12 Night Star

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Part of a high jewellery collection, the watches feature a seconds hand in the shape of a shooting star.

J12 Cybernatic

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Chanel J12 Cybernatic

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Yet another graphic interpretation with black and white ceramic contrast, complete with a ceramic dial.

J12 Spatiotemporal

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Chanel J12 Spatiotemporal

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Black and white diamonds take centre stage in this unique pair of watches, each limited to 12 pieces.

J12 Mademoiselle Cosmic

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Chanel J12 Mademoiselle Cosmic

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The dial features a motif of Gabrielle Chanel in a black-and-white gown, her hands serving as both the hour and minute hands.

J12 Interstellar

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Chanel J12 Interstellar

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A timeless all-black interpretation embellished with six diamonds with a comet seconds hand.

J12 Cosmic

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Chanel J12 Cosmic

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The polar opposite of J12 Interstellar, this vision in white charms with 12 diamonds and a cosmic motif against a phosphorescent dial.

Première Hyper Lucky Star

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Chanel Première Hyper Lucky Star

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A comet charm set with six brilliant-cut diamonds immediately catches attention on this white gold watch that is also adorned with diamonds on the bracelet and the dial.

Première Lucky Star

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Chanel Première Lucky Star

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A black lacquered dial makes a striking contrast against the diamond-set case and charm.

Première Camelia X-Ray

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Chanel Première Camelia X-Ray

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The enduring symbol of the camelia flower is interpreted as part of the skeleton movement.

Première X-Ray

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Chanel Première X-Ray

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Crafted in white gold, the dial is set with 191 brilliant-cut diamonds with a feminine bracelet of sapphire crystal and white gold links.

Première Robot

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Chanel Première Robot

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Like its name suggests, a 3D robot in yellow gold, ceramic, titanium, onyx and diamonds forms this fascinating Première watch.

Boyfriend Cyberdata

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Chanel Boyfriend Cyberdata

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The dial is printed with a circuit board set with diamonds. It comes with a black quilted leather strap.

Code Coco Cybergold

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Chanel Code Coco Cybergold

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The new Code Coco is distinguished by a golden calfskin strap with quilted effect.

Monsieur Tourbillon Meteorite

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Chanel Monsieur Tourbillon Meteorite

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The force is strong with this one. The majestic lion—a beloved Chanel emblem because Gabrielle is a Leo—sits inside the tourbillon cage surrounded by a dial made from meteorite.