The Monsieur de Chanel Collection

2020 is set to be a year of renewal and bold innovation for Chanel. After using materials such as beige gold, white gold, platinum, and ceramic for its cases, along with enamel, ceramic, steel and opal for the dials, the maison continues to challenge traditional gender boundaries. This latest proposal adorns men’s watches with an element generally reserved for women. The Monsieur de Chanel collection has completely changed direction, by setting this latest piece with a lot of diamonds. The use of the baguette cut, with its focus on clarity (making any imperfections easier to see), is a symbol of prestige, quality and expertise. The smaller number of facets (25 rather than 57 or 58 for the traditional brilliant cut, which Chanel uses extensively) create an appearance that is particularly well suited to a men’s watch. Fewer facets means less sparkle, and the understated aesthetic produces a sober, more masculine appeal.

About The Author

Debbie Azar is the Co-Founder and President of Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world, and a distinguished leader in the global diamond and jewelry industry. As an executive with extensive knowledge of the jewelry and gem lab industries, her entrepreneurial skills and vision have helped GSI achieve rapid and continuous growth worldwide, establishing 13 leading-edge gemological facilities on four continents. She currently serves on the boards of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Responsible Jewellery Council, and Jewelers for Children, and is a member of the 24 Karat Club of New York. She has been featured in Forbes, Daily Mail, Good Morning America, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Businessweek, Fox Business, Fox5, CBS2, BOLDTV, Varney&Co, The Street, and NASDAQ, among others.