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In a world where time feels fleeting, Chanel finds a way to make every second a style statement. Case in point, the maison’s latest watch, the Première Galon. More than just an extension of the storied Première collection, the new bangle-style timepiece reimagines how you wear time.
First launched in 1987, the original Première was a quiet revolution. It wasn’t bound by the conventions of traditional watchmaking, but instead born from the codes of haute couture. Its octagonal case mirrored the iconic N°5 perfume stopper, while the chain-link strap echoed the leather-interwoven chain of the classic 2.55 handbag.
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Over the years, Chanel reinterpreted the feminine watch strap in renditions from chain and ceramic to velvet-finish ribbon. Now comes the Première Galon, which introduces a new bracelet inspired by one of the maison’s most enduring emblems, the braid.
Translating to galon in French, the braid has long imbued Chanel’s legendary suits with style and structure. Indeed, Gabrielle Chanel herself used it to define edges, decorate pockets and add structure to silhouettes. That spirit is reborn in 18-carat yellow gold, an intricate twisted bangle that mimics the tactile quality of couture braiding.
The effect is architectural yet delicate, wrapping the wrist with the precision of a Chanel suit. At its centre sits the iconic black lacquer dial in minimalist perfection, free of indicators and framed in polished gold. If you crave more opulence, Chanel ups the ante with two diamond-encrusted Première Galon watches, blurring the line between timepiece and jewellery.
Ultimately, the Première Galon is a new way of wearing time. Available now in Chanel's Watches & Fine Jewellery and fashion boutiques, it further affirms the maison’s mastery at the intersection of fashion and horology, where couture sensibility meets exceptional craftsmanship.
