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Chanel NŒUD DE CAMÉLIA: When Haute Couture, High Jewellery and Watchmaking Become One

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There are collections that showcase craftsmanship, and then there are collections that embody the very essence of a maison. With the NŒUD DE CAMÉLIA collection, Chanel presents a series of extraordinary creations that bring together two of Gabrielle Chanel’s most enduring symbols: the camellia and the bow.

More than a collection of watches, NŒUD DE CAMÉLIA is a celebration of Chanel’s unique ability to unite Haute Couture, Métiers d’Art, High Jewellery and watchmaking into a single expression. Composed of four secret wristwatches and a secret ring, the collection transforms familiar Chanel motifs into sculptural works of art where time remains discreetly hidden beneath diamonds and exceptional craftsmanship.

Rooted in the striking contrast of black and white that has defined Chanel’s aesthetic for more than a century, NŒUD DE CAMÉLIA explores volume, texture and light through creations that elevate the concept of the jewellery watch into wearable art.

The Camellia and the Bow: Two Icons, One Vision

Since 1913, the camellia has occupied a special place in Chanel’s creative universe. Gabrielle Chanel admired the flower for its pure, balanced form, adopting it as one of the Maison’s defining signatures. Equally important is the bow, a motif deeply connected to Chanel’s couture heritage and its mastery of ribbon work.

For NŒUD DE CAMÉLIA, these two symbols are united in a collection that celebrates the artistry behind their creation. Embroidery by Maison Lesage, intricate diamond-setting techniques, lacquer work and jewellery craftsmanship come together to create pieces that are as much objets d’art as they are timekeepers.

The result is a collection where every dial remains hidden until revealed by the wearer, preserving the mystery and elegance that have long defined the tradition of the secret watch.

NŒUD DE CAMÉLIA CUFF

The NŒUD DE CAMÉLIA Cuff introduces the collection’s central theme with understated sophistication.

A white gold camellia blooms atop an embossed leather bow inspired by Chanel’s iconic grosgrain ribbon. The flower is illuminated by snow-set diamonds while delicate black lacquer detailing traces the contours of each petal, creating a striking visual contrast.

At its centre, a brilliant-cut diamond conceals a discreet black lacquer dial, transforming the piece from jewellery into a watch only when required.

The cuff perfectly captures the spirit of the collection: elegant, sculptural and deeply rooted in Chanel’s design language.

Key Specifications

  • Case: Polished titanium with black-coated bezel
  • Dial: Black lacquer, concealed beneath centre diamond
  • Camellia: 18K white gold with black lacquer trim
  • Gemstones: 105 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.62 ct) and one brilliant-cut centre diamond (approx. 0.70 ct)
  • Movement: High-precision quartz
  • Functions: Hours and minutes
  • Water Resistance: 30 metres
  • Dial Diameter: 10 mm
  • Bow Dimensions: 65 x 22.5 mm
  • Strap: Black matte grosgrain bow and strap with leather lining
  • Buckle: 18K white gold ardillon buckle with black lacquer

NŒUD DE CAMÉLIA EMBROIDERED CUFF

Limited to just 20 pieces, the NŒUD DE CAMÉLIA Embroidered Cuff represents one of the most couture-inspired creations within the collection.

Its black grosgrain-effect bracelet is adorned with black sequin embroidery executed by Maison Lesage, one of the most revered embroidery houses in French haute couture. The intricate detailing creates depth and texture, while a white gold camellia set with baguette-cut diamonds serves as the centrepiece.

Hidden beneath a brilliant-cut diamond lies the watch dial, maintaining the secret watch concept that defines the collection.

The piece beautifully demonstrates Chanel’s ability to merge the worlds of couture and jewellery, turning traditional embroidery techniques into a wearable work of art.

Key Specifications

  • Edition: Limited to 20 pieces
  • Case: 18K white gold caseback engraved “Limited to 20”
  • Bezel: Polished titanium with black coating
  • Dial: Black lacquer, concealed beneath centre diamond
  • Camellia: 18K white gold with black lacquer trim
  • Gemstones: 60 baguette-cut diamonds (approx. 2.46 ct) and one brilliant-cut centre diamond (approx. 0.70 ct)
  • Movement: High-precision quartz
  • Functions: Hours and minutes
  • Water Resistance: 30 metres
  • Dial Diameter: 10 mm
  • Bow Dimensions: 65 x 22.5 mm
  • Bracelet: Grosgrain bow adorned with Maison Lesage embroidery

NŒUD DE CAMÉLIA DIAMONDS CUFF

For collectors seeking the pinnacle of refinement, Chanel introduces the NŒUD DE CAMÉLIA Diamonds Cuff, limited to only five examples worldwide.

Here, the bow itself becomes a dazzling architectural structure crafted from white gold and set with more than 1,100 brilliant-cut diamonds. Black-coated detailing outlines the design, creating graphic lines that echo the texture of grosgrain fabric while enhancing the brilliance of the stones.

The camellia remains at the heart of the composition, its diamond-set petals concealing a hidden dial beneath a central diamond. Every surface is meticulously finished, creating a piece that moves effortlessly between jewellery, sculpture and watchmaking.

With more than 21 carats of diamonds, this is one of the most spectacular expressions of Chanel’s contemporary high jewellery savoir-faire.

Key Specifications

  • Edition: Limited to 5 pieces
  • Case: 18K white gold
  • Bezel: Polished titanium with black coating
  • Dial: 18K white gold set with 68 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.31 ct)
  • Camellia: 18K white gold with black lacquer trim
  • Camellia Gemstones: 105 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.62 ct) and one brilliant-cut centre diamond (approx. 1.00 ct)
  • Bow: 306 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 5.03 ct)
  • Bracelet: 680 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 14.39 ct)
  • Total Gemstones: 1,159 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 21.35 ct) and one brilliant-cut centre diamond (approx. 1.00 ct)
  • Movement: High-precision quartz
  • Functions: Hours and minutes
  • Water Resistance: 30 metres
  • Dial Diameter: 10 mm
  • Bow Dimensions: 59.5 x 22.5 mm

NŒUD DE DIAMANTS CUFF

The undisputed masterpiece of the collection is the NŒUD DE DIAMANTS Cuff, a unique creation that showcases the highest level of Chanel’s jewellery expertise.

Commanding attention through its dramatic architecture, the cuff transforms the bow into an extraordinary landscape of diamonds. Thousands of individually set stones create a remarkable play of light across every surface, highlighting the complexity of the design and the virtuosity of the artisans behind it.

At the centre sits a magnificent 5.23-carat Asscher-cut diamond. More than a focal point, the stone serves as the gateway to the hidden dial beneath. When lifted, it reveals a diamond-set display that remains concealed from view until the moment it is needed.

With more than 45 carats of diamonds and over 3,300 individually set stones, the NŒUD DE DIAMANTS Cuff stands as the crowning achievement of the collection, embodying Chanel’s pursuit of exceptional craftsmanship and artistic excellence.

Key Specifications

  • Edition: Unique Piece
  • Case: 18K white gold
  • Dial: 18K white gold snow-set with 48 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.30 ct)
  • Centre Stone: Asscher-cut diamond (approx. 5.23 ct)
  • Bow: 1,086 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 15.04 ct)
  • Bracelet: 2,172 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 30.09 ct)
  • Total Gemstones: 3,306 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 45.43 ct) plus one Asscher-cut centre diamond (approx. 5.23 ct)
  • Movement: High-precision quartz
  • Functions: Hours and minutes
  • Water Resistance: 30 metres
  • Dial Dimensions: 11.2 x 11.2 mm
  • Bow Dimensions: 72.3 x 36 mm

Where Time Becomes Jewellery

What makes the NŒUD DE CAMÉLIA collection particularly compelling is not the way it tells time, but the way it conceals it.

These creations embrace a philosophy that places beauty, craftsmanship and emotion at the forefront. Time remains present, yet secondary to the artistry of the object itself. Hidden beneath diamonds, camellias and sculptural bows, the dials become intimate discoveries reserved for the wearer.

In an era increasingly focused on technical specifications and mechanical complexity, Chanel offers a different perspective. NŒUD DE CAMÉLIA demonstrates that exceptional watchmaking can also be expressed through creativity, craftsmanship and artistic vision.

By uniting the savoir-faire of Haute Couture, High Jewellery and watchmaking, Chanel has created a collection that feels unmistakably true to its heritage. More than a series of secret watches, NŒUD DE CAMÉLIA is a tribute to the enduring power of the Maison’s most iconic symbols, transformed into extraordinary objects of beauty.

BVLGARI at LVMH Watch Week 2026: When Gold Becomes a Language of Time

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At LVMH Watch Week 2026, BVLGARI did not simply present new watches—it reaffirmed its singular position as a Maison where Roman jewellery heritage and Swiss mechanical mastery coexist in perfect harmony. Under the unifying theme Art of Gold, BVLGARI’s latest creations explore gold not merely as a precious metal, but as a medium of expression—shaped, woven, engraved, and animated by in-house movements of extraordinary refinement.

More than a showcase of novelties, BVLGARI’s presentation unfolded as a coherent narrative: one that links antiquity and modernity, femininity and mechanics, artistry and innovation.

Art of Gold: A Roman Soul, Reimagined

Gold has always been central to BVLGARI’s identity. Rooted in Rome—where gold symbolised power, eternity, and beauty—the Maison continues to reinterpret this legacy through contemporary forms. At LVMH Watch Week 2026, four emblematic collections carried this vision forward: Monete, Tubogas, Serpenti, and Lvcea.

Each collection revisits a historic BVLGARI code, yet none feel archival. Instead, they reflect a modern sensibility—fluid, architectural, and unapologetically bold—underscoring BVLGARI’s ability to evolve without dilution of identity.

Maglia Milanese Monete: Antiquity Meets Milanese Craft

The Maglia Milanese Monete Secret Watch stands as one of the most poetic expressions of the Maison’s philosophy. Anchored by an authentic ancient Roman coin depicting Emperor Caracalla, the watch bridges millennia—transforming history into a wearable object of art.

For the first time, BVLGARI explores Milanese mesh in its purest form. Crafted from interlaced rose-gold threads, the bracelet flows with remarkable suppleness, echoing Renaissance goldsmithing traditions while feeling entirely contemporary. Beneath the sculptural exterior lies the ultra-compact Piccolissimo BVP100 calibre—designed, developed, and produced entirely in-house—proving that technical virtuosity can exist even in the most intimate dimensions.

Tubogas Manchette: Chromatic Power and Seventies Geometry

Few jewellery-watch designs are as unmistakably BVLGARI as Tubogas. First introduced in the 1940s and embraced fully in the 1970s, Tubogas returns in 2026 with renewed intensity through the Tubogas Manchette.

This sculptural cuff watch is a celebration of colour, volume, and confidence. Yellow gold coils are illuminated by nearly 12 carats of diamonds and a vibrant spectrum of gemstones—citrines, rubellites, peridots, amethysts, topazes, and spessartites—set against a square pavé-diamond dial.

Powering this radiant creation is the Lady Solotempo Automatic BVS100, a fully in-house movement that reinforces BVLGARI’s commitment to mechanical legitimacy in jewellery watchmaking. The result is a watch that feels as powerful as it looks—where glamour and horology share equal footing.

Serpenti Seduttori Automatic: The Evolution of an Icon

Serpenti is not merely a collection—it is a signature. Since its first mechanical incarnation in 1948, the serpent has embodied transformation, sensuality, and strength. In 2026, the Serpenti Seduttori Automatic continues this lineage with two distinct expressions of femininity.

One version features a deep green malachite dial, celebrating BVLGARI’s long-standing relationship with hardstones. The other elevates preciousness through a diamond-set bracelet that transforms the watch into a jewel of light and movement. Both are powered by the Lady Solotempo Automatic movement, seamlessly integrated into Serpenti’s sinuous, scale-like bracelet.

These creations reaffirm Serpenti’s status as an evolving icon—timeless yet never static.

Lvcea Notte di Luce: Light, Art, and Time

Perhaps the most artistic expression of the collection emerges in Lvcea Notte di Luce, born from a rare collaboration between BVLGARI and Japanese Urushi master Yasuhiro Asai.

Using ancestral lacquer techniques and the intricate Raden method—where fragments of mother-of-pearl are embedded into deep black lacquer—each dial becomes a miniature cosmos of light. No two are alike. Each requires nearly sixty days of meticulous craftsmanship, resulting in a limited-edition creation imbued with individuality and soul.

Lvcea Notte di Luce is more than a watch; it is a meditation on time, patience, and luminosity—where Swiss mechanics support a dial that feels almost celestial.

A Unified Vision at LVMH Watch Week 2026

At LVMH Watch Week 2026, BVLGARI delivered more than novelties—it delivered coherence. Each watch, each movement, each material choice contributed to a single, articulate vision: that true luxury lies in the dialogue between heritage and innovation.

Gold, in BVLGARI’s hands, becomes more than a material. It becomes memory, movement, and meaning.