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Close Up: Chanel J12 Moonphase

The newest addition to Chanel's iconic J12 collection boasts moonphase and date functions...

Close Up: Chanel J12 Moonphase
Close Up: Chanel J12 Moonphase  |  Photo: Haute Time / brand
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The newest addition to Chanel's iconic J12 collection boasts moonphase and date functions...

Today we’re taking a close up look at the new J12 Moonphase by Chanel. The latest addition to the iconic luxury house’s J12 collection, the Moonphase allows the wearer to track four main phases: full moon, first quarter moon, new moon and last quarter moon.

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The four phases are indicated by a steel hand on a deep blue aventurine disk in a subdial at 6 o’clock. This 38mm timepiece also features a date function, with the date indicated on an outer ring via a crescent moon steel hand.

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Chanel has released six versions of the new J12 Moophase, with variations like black or white ceramic, bezels set with diamonds and diamond-clad high jewelry versions.

Adrienne Faurote
Adrienne Faurote
Haute Time
As a former New Yorker, now a “Miamian,” Adrienne Faurote joined Haute Living in August of 2021. She currently serves as the Haute Media Group Editor-in-Chief, overseeing all editorial platforms within the Haute Media Group while also maintaining her role as Fashion, Jewelry & Watch Director. Prior to her position at Haute Living, Faurote was the Market Editor at Marie Claire Magazine US, amassing over ten years in the industry, becoming an authoritative voice in all things fashion, jewelry, and watches.
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