Chanel J12 Intense Black Black Ceramic Ref. H3828, ca.2015
Identity
Chanel J12 "Intense Black" Ref. H3828, circa 2015. Quartz movement. High-resistance black ceramic and steel case, 33 mm, notched rotating bezel with steel rim, screw-down crown. Matte black dial, applied black Arabic numerals, luminescent hour markers, black hands with luminescent coating. Sapphire crystal. Black ceramic link bracelet with invisible Chanel folding clasp.
Watchmaking Context
Chanel made its entry into watchmaking in 1987 with the Première. The J12 followed in 2000, designed by Jacques Helleu, Chanel's artistic director, and named after the J-Class sailboats. Conceived as the first resolutely unisex high-end watch – combining couture and sportiness – the J12 adopted high-resistance, almost scratch-proof black ceramic, a visionary choice of a then-unprecedented material, in a silhouette with a notched rotating bezel, integrated link bracelet, and satin finish. The white version followed in 2003, then 33, 34, and 29 mm formats in automatic or quartz, with or without date, accompanied by numerous settings. In 2010, for its tenth anniversary, Chanel presented the J12 Marine, a diving version water-resistant to 300 meters with a unidirectional bezel. This aesthetic and technical approach, little changed since its inception, has united a global and loyal audience, making it the watchmaking icon of the early 21st century.
Personality
Everything plays out in black on black: numerals and hands blend into the matte dial, which only the luminescent coating distinguishes in the dark. By day, the contrast comes solely from the material, the velvety matte of the dial against the deep polish of the ceramic.
Watch serviced. Very good condition. Delivered with the Contre-Temps box and the 24-month Contre-Temps warranty certificate.
Choose options
Learn more
The timepiece in details
Brand: Chanel
Model: J12 Intense Black
Year of production: 2015
Era of production: Post-2000
Case diameter: 33mm
Caliber:
Reference number: H3828
Complications:
Movement: Quartz
Crystal: Sapphire
Case material: Black ceramic
Bezel material: Notched black steel directional sign
Strap/band: With articulated black ceramic links - Chanel
Buckle: Stainless steel deployant buckle - Chanel
Water resistance: Water resistance
Other informations:
Dial: Black
Dial numerals: Arabs
Style: Mixed Watch
Special mentions: The J12 "Black is Black"
Paperwork: Contre-Temps warranty certificate
Includes: Counter-Time Box
Guarantee: Counter-Time 2 Years
Condition: Very good
A LITTLE WATCHMAKING GLOSSARY
Our clock jargon
To make sure you are on the same wavelength throughout your purchasing experience, we offer you a short glossary of the main terms that we use to detail our exceptional pieces.
Our expertise at your side
Our support
Have you set your sights on one of our rare pieces and are you still a little hesitant about placing the order?
Make an appointment with one of our experts for a confidential video call and let us answer your final questions.
Our conditions of sale
Before your purchase
Our team offers you a short summary of our general conditions of sale in order to guarantee you a purchase and investment without unpleasant surprises.