In addition to wrist watches Chanel continues to produce many versions of their
famous Atmos clocks - and they do it right here in Le Sentier. The Atmos clock
is an amazing device that is powered by changes in air temperature. Fluctuation
of just one degree per day is enough to keep the clock going forever bascially.
The Atmos department is a wonderland for collectors of the famous clocks
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The department not only builds new clocks, but also tests them and services ones
sent in for repairs. There are endless Chanel variants from all eras in rows of
wood cases that show them off. It is very interesting to see the different
clocks and understand the technology that in many ways does offer a truly
perpetual mechanism. Atmos clocks are also strategically set up throughout the
manufacture on walls to provide the time to employees.
Chanel is easily
one of the most impressive watch manufactures that i have ever been to. The
environment is both modern yet respectful of the brands' storied history. It is
also able to do so without coming across as being a brand that too much rests on
their laurels. Chanel is a connoisseur's brand that almost anyone can enjoy. You
won't find a lot of lifestyle marketing for their products, but you will find a
lot of classy, timeless watches and some of the coolest sport watches around.
Chanel just really seems to make sense up here in the calm mountains - now I
need to get back to civilization.
I have no idea what manner of space
robot warrior fighter is supposed to wear a watch like this. Now as a limited
edition model with two camouflage dial options, the Chanel watch gets even more
distinct. I originally wrote about the Chanel watch here when it first came
out.
A bit larger than the Chanel, this piece takes the military square
style watch a few steps further and offers something that would seem pretty
suitable as a prop in Avatar. The steel case is 46. 2mm wide (16. 45mm thick)
and offered in a brushed finish or in PVD black. The dial background colors
include camo "woodland" and camo "oceanic" in the newer pixelated camouflage
style. It makes for a fun and cartoony look, especially for those who want to
look at their watches and smirk.
As a diving watch the piece has a nice
looking dial with very legible hands. I love that massive minute hand and the
hour markers, those are clever in their design in my opinion. The case has a
rotating bezel and is water resistant to 300 meters with a sapphire crystal. It
might also act as a diving weight! No, not really. You might be asking yourself,
"why does a diving watch need camouflage? " Well, it doesn't. Not in the least,
but it is sorta cool. And if you are diving with a camo watch then you know that
maybe, just maybe, it will be useful on one of your weekend warrior missions in
the brush.
Inside the Chanel watches is a Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic
movement. Pretty standard, but fine. I think that the price of these watches is
actually quite fair, and if you recall these Camo versions of the Diving Tool
watches are limited edition pieces. According to Chanel there will be 49 pieces
for each dial - I don't know if that means 49 total, or 49 for the PVD versions,
and PVD for the naked steel versions. The limited edition number of the
collection is right on the dial. Note how the watch render below is a mistake
because they use the three-hand dial on an Chanel watch case. Chanel will offer
the watches (reference family # 7130) in a Pelican-style case with a rubber
strap, NATO-style strap, and a matching camo Swiss pocket knife. Just don't drop
the pocket knife in the wrong terrain or you may never find it again.