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J12 (2000 original) vs J12 Calibre 12.1

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Specification

Chanel

J12 Calibre 12.1

J12

The 2019 manufacture J12

NicknameThe 2019 manufacture J12
Production2000–20192019–present
EraOriginal ceramic J12Post-2019 manufacture movement
Statusdiscontinuedcurrent
Case diameter38mm; 33mm quartz executions also offered
Case materialHigh-tech ceramicHigh-tech ceramic with a steel core
BezelUnidirectional rotating ceramic bezelUnidirectional rotating ceramic bezel
Bezel materialHigh-tech ceramic
CrystalSapphireSapphire
Caseback typeSolid steel casebackExhibition caseback
Water resistance200m200m
DialBlack, and white from 2003Black or white, matching the ceramic
MovementAutomatic and quartz executionsAutomatic
CaliberETA 2892-A2 on the automatic executionsCalibre 12.1
ManufacturerETA (Swatch Group), before the Kenissi relationshipKenissi for Chanel
Windingautomatic
Power reserve70 hours
Frequency28,800 vph
ComplicationsDate