In the world of high watchmaking, Chanel pushes creative boundaries with an extraordinary object: a one-of-a-kind jeweled chessboard where time, art, and craftsmanship converge.
Unveiled as part of the CHANEL COCO GAME CAPSULE COLLECTION, this creation transforms the game of chess into a visual narrative centered on Gabrielle Chanel, elevated to the role of the Queen—the ultimate master of the game.
An Object of Art Beyond the Game
More than a chessboard, this is a true collector’s piece. Each of the 32 pieces is crafted as a miniature sculpture, reinterpreting the codes of the House—from the lion emblem to the Vendôme Column and couture busts.
The iconic black-and-white contrast is expressed through exceptional materials:
- high-tech ceramic, seven times harder than steel
- 18K white gold
- meticulously hand-set diamonds
The board itself rests on a black obsidian base, while its ceramic squares are framed by a row of 516 diamonds, elevating the piece into the realm of haute joaillerie.
Where Time Is Hidden
The most striking feature: time is concealed within the game. The two Queens—one black, one white—hide a secret watch beneath their base, transforming time-telling into an intimate, almost ritual gesture. These figures can also be removed and worn as pendants, suspended from a white gold chain set with diamonds and onyx, seamlessly merging jewelry and watchmaking.
Exceptional by the Numbers
The scale of craftsmanship is revealed in the details:
- over 9,200 diamonds (more than 110 carats in total)
- 64 squares in ultra-resistant black and white ceramic
- dimensions: approximately 38 x 38 cm
- each piece designed as a miniature high-jewelry sculpture
Between Game, Fashion, and Time
With this creation, Chanel does more than reinterpret a classic object—it turns it into a three-dimensional expression of its aesthetic universe. The chessboard becomes a metaphor for strategy and creativity, where Gabrielle Chanel—as Queen—sets the rules and defines the rhythm of time.
