Chanel Premiere Gourmette
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1987
The Chanel Premiere Gourmette is a quartz-powered wristwatch first introduced in 1987. This example features a stainless steel case with octagonal dimensions measuring 20mm in diameter excluding the crown and 26mm in length including the lugs.
The watch is distinguished by its rectangular black dial, which is devoid of numerals and features steel baton hands. The design of the case is cited as drawing inspiration from the stopper of the N 5 fragrance bottle and the layout of the Place Vendôme. The piece is finished with a stainless steel Gourmette-style bracelet integrated with a double clasp Chanel buckle. The case back is screwed and bears specific manufacturer engravings detailing the watch's origin, reference number, and water resistance specifications.
The watch is accompanied by a Chanel velvet box.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz wristwatch
- Brand
- CHANEL
- Bracelet
- Stainless-steel Gourmette
- Reference
- Q.K.48566
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Movement Type
- Quartz
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Dimensions
- 20mm diameter, 26mm length
- Case Back Markings
- Chanel – Paris- Acier – Etanche – 30m – Quartz – Swiss Made – Q.K.48566 - Chanel – 1987
- Maker / attribution
- Chanel
- Year of Introduction
- 1987
Design
- Visible features
- • Rectangular black dial without hour markers • Steel baton-style hands • Octagonal case geometry • Black cabochon-tipped winding crown
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch features an octagonal stainless steel case designed to reflect the geometry of the Place Vendôme in Paris. The case construction includes a screwed back panel, which is engraved with the manufacturer's details and technical specifications including the water resistance of 30 meters. The dial is rectangular and finished in black, providing a minimalist aesthetic that lacks traditional hour markers. Time is indicated via two steel baton hands.
- Bracelet and Construction
- The watch is paired with a stainless steel bracelet designed in a Gourmette style, which consists of interlocking metal links. The assembly incorporates a double clasp buckle bearing the Chanel signature. The overall construction of the piece is consistent with the standard established for the Premiere collection at its 1987 launch, utilizing stainless steel as the primary case and bracelet material.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The watch is sold as a pre-owned item accompanied by a Chanel velvet-lined box. The source reports that the piece is a Swiss-made model. No original manufacturer papers or certificates are included with this specific unit. The auction description reports the condition of the watch as good, though no further technical assessment or service history is provided regarding the quartz movement's performance.
Identification
- Reference
- Q.K.48566
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact production date of this specific unit is not verified beyond the generic 1987 attribution in the source
- Research required: The source does not explicitly specify the current functional status of the quartz movement