J12 Retrograde Mysterieuse

Chanel J12 Retrograde Mysterieuse Watch: I Can No Longer Remain Silent

I really tried to keep my mouth shut as I bit my lip each time I read about the new Chanel J12 Mysterieuse watch. The idea confused me, and I simply put it out of my mind. Then, while visiting with Chanel in Basel recently I got to see the watch in action. One of Chanel's watch makers was explaining it while using in front of a small audience who seemed as confused as me. The best thing people can say about the watch is that it is cool because the crown is on the dial. Otherwise, opinions seem scant. The watch looks like a Chanel - in a black or white ceramic case. They say that the movement is in-house, though I am not sure if it is another product of Chanel's ongoing partnership with Audemars Piguet. Regardless, that is not the point. My thoughts here concern the big question of not only "why," but of toleration. I don't know if my brain can tolerate this watch. Chanel was correct to have the "Mysterieuse" part of the name in there, because operating and reading the watch is just that - a serious mystery. And I don't think even the Hardy boys want to solve this one.

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