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Chanel / Monsieur de CHANEL

Chanel Monsieur de CHANEL

Collection profile · 2016

CHANEL’s men’s haute horlogerie collection built around a circular case, jumping hour, and retrograde minute display; it is positioned as a technically ambitious line with front-to-back design symmetry and an in-house movement story.

Why it matters

Monsieur de CHANEL is the House’s most explicit statement of technical watchmaking ambition, useful for distinguishing CHANEL’s complication-led pieces from its fashion-first watch icons.

Key references

H6672

Monsieur Watch White gold, opaline dial with jumping hour and 240° retrograde minute — Official CHANEL product page for the white-gold Monsieur with jumping hour and retrograde minute display.

H6596

Monsieur Watch BEIGE GOLD, opaline dial with jumping hour and 240° retrograde minute — BEIGE GOLD Monsieur variant listed under the collection hub.

H6597

Monsieur Watch Platinum and Grand Feu enamel dial with jumping hour and 240° retrograde minute — Platinum version showing the collection’s high-complication positioning.

Collection timeline

  • 2016 — CHANEL’s reporting describes La MONTRE MONSIEUR as the first CHANEL watch with a movement, anchoring the collection’s modern debut story.
  • 2016 — The Monsieur line established CHANEL’s digital-inspired display language with jumping hour and retrograde minutes.
  • 2024 — CHANEL continues to present Monsieur de CHANEL as a current men’s collection with multiple references and materials.

FAQ

What complication defines Monsieur de CHANEL?

The signature display pairs a jumping hour with a retrograde minute, presented in a circular, highly graphic layout.

Is Monsieur de CHANEL still offered?

Yes. CHANEL’s official collection page still lists the Monsieur de CHANEL family and multiple current references.

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