Gabrielle Chanel, born under the sign of Leo, embraced the lion as her personal emblem—a symbol of strength, protection, and power. This regal creature, woven into CHANEL’s legacy through the décor of her rue Cambon apartment and the intricate details of the Maison’s haute couture, now takes center stage in an extraordinary collection of high jewelry watches and timepieces.
“The lion is an integral part of Mademoiselle’s inner world,” says Arnaud Chastaingt, Director of the CHANEL Watchmaking Creation Studio. “Its majestic presence continues to inspire the Maison, embodying authority and elegance in every creation.” The artistry of animal sculpture lies at the heart of this collection, where the CHANEL lion is brought to life through masterful craftsmanship, blending anatomical precision with artistic sensibility.
The LION OF MADEMOISELLE collection features five jewelry watches, the Monsieur Platinum Lion Tourbillon Watch, and the breathtaking Diamonds Astroclock. These timepieces seamlessly merge CHANEL’s jewelry savoir-faire with the pinnacle of horology, transforming time into an exquisite, wearable masterpiece.
The showpiece of the collection, the Diamonds Astroclock, offers a celestial interpretation of time. Sculpted in white gold and encrusted with 5,037 diamonds, the regal lion rests its paw on an obsidian sphere, guarding a delicate glass enclosure that houses the intricate Astroc[ock mechanism. The hours are marked by a comet orbiting a rotating planet, while the Leo constellation gracefully indicates the minutes. A dazzling, diamond-set white gold sphere completes the spectacle by marking the seconds.
Crafted with meticulous precision, the Diamonds Astroclock required eight months of artistry—from diamond selection and gold sculpting to the intricate snow setting of stones. Powered by a self-winding mechanical movement with an 8-day power reserve, this masterpiece is a testament to CHANEL’s commitment to exceptional watchmaking and timeless elegance.
With the LION OF MADEMOISELLE collection, CHANEL redefines horological luxury, offering a new dimension of grandeur and artistic expression to the passage of time. A true celebration of strength, beauty, and legacy, this collection ensures that Mademoiselle’s lion continues to reign supreme.
