After the first tourbillon model J12, introduced in 2005, a well known company Chanel has first introduced a model with floating tourbillon Premiere Flying Tourbillon.
The model has marked the 25th anniversary of the first watches, issued by the company. The shape of case of this "jubilee" Premiere Flying Tourbillon watch is inspired by the octagonal geometric shape of the legendary perfume No. 5 bottle and the famous Place Vendôme. With the release of this new model, the company Chanel has enabled women to enter the world of complex mechanical watches using this beautiful and mysterious creature. This unique Tourbillon, designed and created in close co-operation of Chanel and Swiss manufacturers, engineers and craftsmen – watchmakers of Renaud & Papi (APRP SA) – the advanced research branch of the company Audemars Piguet, is the first development of this kind for both companies. Decorated with camellia motif - the favorite flower of Mademoiselle Chanel, this flying tourbillon rotates almost unnoticed in the heart of the watch Première. Floral design of connected petals and "heart", completely covered with diamonds, gives this model a kind of tenderness.
The clock is provided by mechanical hand-wound movement Camélia Flying Tourbillon with 18 rubies, designed specifically for the company Chanel by the branch Renaud & Papi. The mechanism provides watch with power reserve of 40 hours. The oscillation frequency of the balance is 21,600 pc / h, the balance is also equipped with shock-proof system. 225 watch parts are chamfered and hand grained according to the highest traditions of Swiss watch making. The mechanism is located on a rectangular plate. Unlike conventional tourbillon, which has an upper bridge, flying tourbillon has a more complex structure. The absence of a bridge is aesthetic complexity, which gives the tourbillon weightless soaring thanks to the three-dimensional assembly of thin elements.
On the black analog dial, made of ceramic, in addition to the flying tourbillon, there are hands made of 18 - carat white gold and adorned with 15 diamonds. On the dial there are no hour indexes. The watch case with diameter of 37 mm, made of 18 - carat white gold, as well as bezel and crown are encrusted with 101 baguette-cut diamonds with total weight of 5.2 carats and 127 brilliant-cut diamonds with total weight 2 carats. The cabochon of tourbillon is decorated with 19 round cut diamonds. The black strap is made of alligator skin or satin. Water resistance of the model Premiere Flying Tourbillon is up 30 meters. This model is issued in limited edition of only 20 pieces.