A striking fusion of elegance and performance, the latest release from Chanel introduces a fresh perspective to contemporary horology
Chanel Monsieur Superleggera Bleu Edition
Marking a bold step forward in men’s watchmaking, the Monsieur de CHANEL Superleggera Bleu Edition brings together motorsport adrenaline and Parisian refinement. Cloaked in a mysterious hue developed over five years—somewhere between midnight blue and black—the watch embodies the maison’s signature restraint with a daring edge. This distinctive shade debuts in a highly resistant matte ceramic case and bezel, setting the tone for a timepiece that is as technically advanced as it is visually compelling.
Beneath the matte surface lies a horological marvel: the in-house Caliber 1, which powers an instant-jump hour and a 240° retrograde minute display. A black guilloché dial heightens the contrast against the ceramic case, while the nylon strap lined in calfskin offers a fusion of sporty performance and discreet luxury.
The Monsieur Superleggera Bleu Edition signals a confident evolution of the Monsieur de CHANEL, blending the collection’s classic codes with the pulse of motorsport. Limited to 100 pieces and technically audacious, it is more than a watch. It is CHANEL’s poetic statement that men’s haute horlogerie can be both rugged and rakish.
MOVEMENT
The Caliber 1 that ticks inside the watch is a CHANEL Manufacture manual-winding mechanical movement with two integrated complications; instant jumping hour and 240° retrograde minute
STRAP
CHANEL Monsieur Superleggera Bleu Edition is equipped with a blue nylon strap with blue calfskin trim and black calfskin lining, steel triple-folding buckle