A luxurious hardcover monograph celebrating Chanel's iconic J12 automatic wristwatch, published by Thames & Hudson. The cover features a striking embossed black-on-black design replicating the J12’s signature ceramic case, bezel, and dial—including the 'CHANEL' and 'J12 AUTOMATIC' inscriptions—creating a tactile, minimalist aesthetic that mirrors the watch’s modernist elegance. This 2023 release serves as both a collector’s item and design reference, offering in-depth exploration of the J12’s evolution since its 2000 debut: from pioneering high-tech ceramic engineering to its status as a symbol of contemporary luxury horology. The book includes archival photography, technical schematics, interviews with designers, and insights into craftsmanship at Chanel’s La Chaux-de-Fonds manufacture. Ideal for watch enthusiasts, design scholars, and fashion historians, it bridges haute couture and precision engineering. Its refined matte-black binding and debossed detailing reflect Chanel’s commitment to understated sophistication—making it equally at home on a coffee table or in a library of luxury design publications.