The 1916 Company luxury watches for sale

Pre-Owned Chanel

Where couture meets craftsmanship: pre-owned Chanel watches embody the maison's flair for fashion-forward horology. Explore pieces that blur the line between timekeeping and high design.

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Chanel Watches: From Fashion House to Haute Horlogerie

Chanel has long ruled the world of fashion—but since the launch of its first watch in 1987, the brand has earned respect in fine watchmaking as well. With models like the ceramic-clad J12, the geometric Première, and the Boy.Friend with its masculine-feminine edge, Chanel's timepieces reflect the maison's uncompromising design language. Pre-owned Chanel watches are ideal for collectors seeking Swiss performance wrapped in Parisian elegance.

Chanel Watchmaking: Style-Driven, Substance-Focused

From the Première, inspired by the shape of the Place Vendôme, to the J12, which reinvented ceramic as a luxury material, Chanel watches combine graphic elegance with technical innovation. First released in 2000, the J12 helped rewrite the rules of sports watches with its high-gloss case and unisex design—offered in black or white ceramic, often paired with diamond accents or skeletonized dials.

Other standout references include the Chanel Boy.Friend, which fuses masculine proportions with minimalist styling, and the Code Coco, which blends jewelry and timekeeping in a bracelet-like form. Movements range from quartz to Swiss-made automatics, including in-house calibers developed in partnership with Kenissi and other industry leaders.

Materiality, Proportions, and Playful Design

Chanel favors high-tech ceramic, 18k gold, stainless steel, and diamond-set cases throughout its collections. Sizes range from petite rectangular shapes to bold 38mm and 41mm sport models. These timepieces are built to be worn and admired, equally at home with denim or haute couture.

Who Chanel Watches Are Made For

If your taste leans fashion-forward yet refined, pre-owned Chanel watches offer a unique fusion of heritage and modernity. They're ideal for individuals who want something outside the traditional luxury watch canon—pieces that express identity as much as they track time. Explore more in our pre-owned women's watches collection.

Chanel Watch Guarantee

Every Chanel timepiece we offer is authenticated, professionally inspected, and backed by our 2-year global warranty. Our concierge team is available to help you navigate the many styles and eras of Chanel watchmaking—from vintage Première models to limited-edition J12s.

The most recognized Chanel watches include the J12, Première, Boy.Friend, and Code Coco, each offering a distinct interpretation of luxury.
Yes. Chanel watches are produced in Switzerland, and many use in-house or co-developed Swiss movements.
Absolutely. Models like the J12 are built with durable ceramic and water resistance, making them both stylish and practical for daily use.
While value varies by model and condition, Chanel's design-focused legacy and rising demand have helped many of their watches maintain or grow in value.
Yes. Every Chanel watch from The 1916 Company is covered by a 2-year global warranty and includes full authentication.