Chanel Mademoiselle J12 La Pausa Watch H7481, 38 mm White Ceramic, Automatic, Limited Edition, Box and Guarantee

A Chanel Mademoiselle J12 La Pausa in white ceramic, its dial showing Mademoiselle in a striped marinière whose outstretched arms mark the hours and minutes.

The Piece

Chanel, founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, launched its first watch, the Première, in 1987, and the ceramic J12 followed in 1999.

The La Pausa was issued in 2021 in a limited run of 555 pieces. The white dial carries a drawing of Mademoiselle at her villa on the French Riviera in a striped sailor top and wide trousers, and her arms sweep round to show the time, so the figure itself becomes the hands.

The case and bracelet are white ceramic with a steel bezel ring and crown, and the case back is clear, showing the automatic calibre 12.1 and its engraved limited-edition marking. The watch has had a function check and is delivered with its Chanel box and guarantee card.

Details

• Maker: Chanel
• Model: Mademoiselle J12 La Pausa, ref. H7481, limited edition
• Material: White ceramic case and bracelet; steel bezel ring, crown and folding clasp
• Movement: Automatic, calibre 12.1, visible through the case back
• Measurements: Case diameter 38 mm (1.50 in); wrist up to 17 cm (6.7 in)
• Colour: White dial and ceramic; steel
• Fastening: Steel folding clasp with the Chanel name
• Included: Chanel box and guarantee card (shown in the final photograph)

Condition

• Grade A in Japan: very good, with no conspicuous marks or soiling.
• Small scratches are visible on close inspection, and the watch is clean overall.
• The box and card may show marks from storage.

Condition grade A (good) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

Case and caseback engravings, dial printing, movement, crown and bracelet are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it away from magnets and damp, and have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker before regular wear.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our published policy.