Status symbols are known to depend on the time or the place; nevertheless, classics seem to reinforce their standing in the course of the changes they go through…

So what is it that makes them so? Is there a secret to the status they confer?

It is no secret that quality is not a matter of fashion (although fashion should always be a matter of quality). When premium materials are used, and a first-rate effort is made to forge a product, the result is invariably exceptional.

Rolex is beyond doubt top among all watchmakers.

The Submariner, for instance, is a masterpiece. Designed for diving, and known for its resistance to water, the Submariner is considered one of the most luxurious products in the world; most definitely a classic, it is 007’s gadget of choice, having appeared in eleven James Bond movies.

Another example of virtuous design is the GMT Master II, which can display time in three different time zones. Furthermore, when in the northern hemisphere, if the watch is laid flat with the 24-hour hand set to local, standard time, and it is pointed in the direction of the sun, then the 12:00 marker on the dial points to the true north (not necessarily the same as the magnetic north). In the southern hemisphere, when the watch is oriented overhead, and looked from below so that the movement of the 24-hour hand traces the movements of the sun, the 12:00 marker on the dial points to the true south.

Being the watch the only piece of jewelry men generally wear, it is one of the most, if not the most defining element of the attire. It does not only convey the style of the moment, but it may also, if the timepiece is significant enough, reveal a man’s approach to time.

Hurrah for Hollywood! In our post today we are celebrating the fabulous world of Chanel and their most gorgeous of designer watches, recently seen on screen stars such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Liz Hurley: The Chanel watch collection is both unique and innovative, touching upon both the avant-garde as well as the elegant and sophisticated designs one would expect from the House of Chanel.

Creative Director at Chanel Jacques Helleu followed Coco Chanel’s credo, having designed the first Chanel watch named ‘Premiere’ in 1987 . The first model of the Chanel J12 watches line was introduced in 2000.

In 2005, Chanel designers introduced the J12 line into the area of Fine Jewelry timepieces - they developed the jewelry watch that was equipped with the tourbillon. Chanel asked experienced Swiss watchmakers to develop the exclusive ‘CHANEL O5-T.1′ movement.

In 2006, the line was joined by Chanel J12 Haute Joaillerie set with 597 baguette-cut diamonds, followed by the creation of the Chanel J12 Tourbillon Haute Joaillerie. In 2007, Chanel launched its first J12 GMT model.

In 2008 Chanel has signed an exclusive agreement with the coveted watchmakers Audemars Piguet for its latest release which is sure to be another celebrity favorite: Like its handbags, couture and jewelery, Chanel continues to dominate the world of luxury and fashion almost 30 years since the death of its creator Coco Chanel.

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