Toi&Moi Ring Watch "The Lion Of Mademoiselle"

Born under the sign of the Leo, Gabrielle Chanel adopted the feline as her animal totem. An emblem of protection and a symbol of strength, the lion, represented in the precious art pieces of the rue Cambon apartment or on the mother-of-pearl buttons of tweed jackets, lends its image to a sculptural and powerful collection made up of five jewelry-watches and two watchmaking pieces. 

 “The lion is an integral part of Mademoiselle’s inner world” observes Arnaud Chastaingt, Director of the CHANEL Watchmaking Creation Studio. “Today, the lion’s majestic depiction radiates across all of the Maison’s creations, claiming its place among the timeless codes passed on by the designer. It is an inspiring symbol - one whose authority and elegance I hold in deep admiration.”

The mastery of animal sculpture beats at the heart of this collection of exceptional pieces. “To me, animal sculpture is an art form in its own right. From the first brush stroke to the final sculpted form, the CHANEL lion is born through a meticulous process – one that demands a perfect balance between an in-depth anatomical understanding of the animal and a true artistic sensibility.”

Five jewels that tell the time, a masculine model – the MONSIEUR PLATINUM LION TOURBILLON WATCH – and a clock – the DIAMONDS ASTROCLOCK – enchant THE LION OF MADEMOISELLE collection for which the CHANEL Watchmaking Creation Studio combined jewelry savoir-faire and exceptional watchmaking skills. This ode to the king of animals bestows a different Allure to Time that is even more majestic and generous in its wearing possibilities.