The J12, presented in 2000, crosses the 20-year milestone and establishes itself as an icon of contemporary watchmaking. In the 20th anniversary year, Chanel presents a special version called the J12-20, whose name recalls the age of the collection. This watch features all the icons that distinguish the history of the Masion on its bezel and dial and is available in two versions. The first, with a white ceramic and steel case in sizes 33 and 38 mm and diamonds on the indexes, will be produced in a limited edition of 2,020 pieces per size. The second variant (produced in a limited edition of only 5 pieces) has a 38 mm steel and black or white ceramic case and features the same emblems as the above-mentioned version, but completely covering the bezel and dial. In this example, the same elements, set with 20 brilliant-cut diamonds, are adorned with champlevé enamel. Finally, the 5-piece limited edition (available in white or black) has its oscillating weight set with 34 brilliant-cut diamonds. Both watches employ the Chanel manufacture automatic calibre 12.1.
