Monsieur De Chanel Jump Hour Ref. H6597
Monsieur De Chanel Jump Hour Ref. H6597
Monsieur De Chanel Jump Hour Ref. H6597
Monsieur De Chanel Jump Hour Ref. H6597
Monsieur De Chanel Jump Hour Ref. H6597
Monsieur De Chanel Jump Hour Ref. H6597
Monsieur De Chanel Jump Hour Ref. H6597
Monsieur De Chanel Jump Hour Ref. H6597
Chanel

Monsieur De Chanel Jump Hour Ref. H6597

$69,100.00
$69,100.00

A person who admires Romain Gauthier's watchmaking can quickly identify his participation in the Chanel Cal. 1 through its architecture and overall design. The Cal. 1 is dark and industrial, coated with ADLC (Amorphous Diamond Like Carbon), and the base plate texture resembles that of Gauthier's other notable works.

To call this a sleeper watch is a tremendous understatement, as this watch shares a pedigree with the likes of the 'Logical 1', one of the more celebrated modern independent watches by one of the premier watchmakers of our time.

Although this is a totally different animal compared to what Gauthier has done in the past, it leverages a practical time-telling function in the 'jump hour' configuration. The dial is clean and unmolested, with a line of symmetry running straight through the center of the dial. The typeface chosen for this piece is an apparent deviation from the classic Roman numerals and Breguet Arabic present in other RG works. Still, it works very well with the modern approach that the designers have taken on this piece.

Châtelain, a well-known Swiss supplier that works with many brands, makes the case and other components of the Monsieur de Chanel watch. Chanel acquired Châtelain in 1993.

The Monsieur de Chanel watch's jump hour function is unique since it jumps at the same time as the retrograde minutes. This was the subject of a patent. Another patent was obtained for the retrograde minute display, which spans an arc of 240 degrees instead of the customary half-moon shape. This display is also adjustable in both directions, necessitating the development of a microshock system.

The jump hour function is significant and relates to Chanel's fascination with numbers, evident in its perfume line, including the iconic Chanel No. 5.

Model: Monsieur De Chanel Jump Hour
Reference: H6597
Circa: 2023
Material: Platinum
Dial: "Grand Feu" enamel dial
Dimensions: 40 mm; 11 mm
Movement: Chanel Cal. 1, Manual-Winding
Bracelet / Strap: Black Alligator with Signed Platinum Clasp
Lug Width: 22 mm

Condition Report:
Excellent, almost no signs of wear

Included:
Watch, box and papers

Warranty & Authenticity:
The watch comes with the Greenwich Time 24 Month Warranty alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.

Warranty

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AT A GLANCE

Overview

Model: Monsieur De Chanel Jump Hour
Circa: 2023
Dial: "Grand Feu" enamel dial
Includes: Watch, box and papers
Condition: Excellent, almost no signs of wear

Case / Bracelet

Dimensions: 40 mm; 11 mm
Material: Platinum
Bracelet / Strap: Black Alligator with Signed Platinum Clasp
Lug Width: 22 mm

Movement

Reference: H6597
Caliber: Chanel Cal. 1, Manual-Winding
Power Reserve: 72 hours

OUR PERSPECTIVE

ALBERT TREVINOSENIOR CURATOR

Thoughts on the Monsieur De Chanel Jump Hour:

"Chanel is not a name that comes to mind when I think about Haute Horology; however, Ref. H6597 does a spectacular job of leveraging movement design by the great Romain Gauthier, making it a notable contender in the discussion of fine modern watchmaking."

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- Albert Trevino
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