* Make: Chanel

* Model: J12 Classic Unisex Watch

* Dial: Black/White

* Features: Date, Screw down Crown.

* Material: Ceramic

* Crystal: Sapphire

* Width: 38mm

* Date reviewed: 3/12/08

* authentic watch price: $4,200

* replica Price: Not more than $300

Why this watch?

This unisex J12 classic Replica watch is a Beauty. It looks just like the original, is really accurate and comes to you at fraction of the price. You can get two varieties of these watches: One which is made out of real ceramic and costs around $300 and the other coated with ceramic color costing around $170 if it is of good Japanese quality. The original J12 classic watches can dent your pocket with anything between $3800- $4500, so these beautiful Swiss replicas are for you to grab if you love the style and feel of the original and want a virtually inexpensive alternative on your wrist.

Case, Bezel, Crown & Crystal

This J12 replica watch case is made with real ceramic which and is scratch proof.

The bezel is white or black ceramic with black markings on the white watch and white markings on the black. The side of the bezel is stainless steel ring with grip design. This is an ideal color to demarcate either black or white and gives a vintage look to the watch.

The crown has a ceramic center with a stainless steel ring with teeth around it for better grip smoother manoeuvring.

The crystal is made of sapphire which is in line with the authentic watch.

Dial, Hands & Lume

The Dial of these watches is designed on the classical design of black on white and vice versa. The white watch has a white face with all the digits (1 to 12) appearing in prominent black and the black watch has a black face with digits in white. The digits (1 to 12) showing hours sit cozy in between a beautiful internal ring design and a prominent illuminated marking on either side. The internal ring consisting of concentric circles and spikes joining the circles adds to the beauty and feel of the face.

The hands are standard illuminated hands with the sleek hand showing seconds capped by an illuminated arrow.

Strap

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This J12 classic replica model under review comes with an authentic ceramic bracelet strap which is scratch proof and is interlinked by pins. The dazzling all white and all black straps are nicely polished to give an excellent finished look and is a great wrap around on the wrist.

The clasp is deployment buckle or invisible double locking clasp (meaning the clasp is hidden when closed) with an engraving that reads ?CHANEL? and ?SWISS MADE ACIER? on two sides of the clasp.

Conclusion

These AAA+ grade J12 classic replica watches are made with almost exact specifications as the authentic J12 are good collector items. If you are someone who wants to make a fashion statement on your wrist that looks exquisite and is affordable then this is a must have. These unisex watches with a 38mm face sit pretty on any wrist be it Adam or Eve.