20 - CHANEL Première

CHANEL Première “Ma Première,” Chanel Première is Chanel’s iconic black watch, whose black color and absence of any numeric hour markers define the timeless character and the discreet, refined elegance envisioned by COCO Chanel. At Chanel, black has been the defining symbol of modern elegance since the creation of the little black dress in 1926. 18K yellow gold (750‰) wristwatch with a quartz movement. Its octagonal case, inspired by the Place Vendôme, paired with a black lacquered dial and a crown adorned with a black cabochon, lends it a graphic and sophisticated elegance. The contrast between deep black and gold evokes the iconic aesthetic of the House of Chanel, resulting in a chic and timeless piece, ideal for both evening wear and everyday use. Black lacquered dial, straight gold-tone hands. Black patent leather strap, gold-tone metal flap buckle Comes with a Chanel carrying pouch. Case, dial, strap, buckle, and movement are all signed Case number: UE 46659 Dimensions: 26 x 20 mm Strap length: approx. 18 cm without the buckle Gross weight: 30 g Stemming from an exceptional artistic background, the collection by Colette Gazanion, known as Colette Gaza, reflects her close ties to the worlds of art and fashion. The daughter of the poet Édouard Gazanion, she grew up surrounded by figures such as Francis Carco, Apollinaire, Max Jacob, Picasso, Braque, and Chagall. A music-hall singer, she later moved in the circles of haute couture and the arts. Her husband, an industrialist with the firm Steiner Frères, assembled for her a significant collection of exquisitely crafted paintings, fine jewelry from leading houses, as well as high-end, futuristic designer furniture—all reflecting the owner’s own style. After the sale, the watches will be stored in a bank vault. They may be retrieved at the auction house office, CERGY-PONTOISE Auction House, 41 rue des Fossettes, 95650 Génicourt. Please contact the auction house for condition reports.