Chanel
Premiere Classic Lady L size - Black dial

Chanel Première —Ref. H0001  Pre-Owned 1996 — 20 x 26 mm Steel with gold-tone / gold-plated finish Swiss quartz leather-interlaced chain bracelet Size L 

« Classic French luxury: the right line, and the perfect fit. »

There’s a distinct pleasure in finding a watch that fits perfectly. For a woman who loves jewellery and feminine watches, the right fit isn’t a detail—it’s what turns a beautiful object into a personal signature. In Size L, the Première doesn’t slide, pinch, or ask you to adapt; it settles on the wrist with that quiet certainty reserved for truly well-designed pieces. And because it is CHANEL, it instantly conveys classic French luxury: no excess, no noise—just the balance of black and gold, disciplined proportions, and that Parisian confidence that never dates. By day, it elevates a white shirt and tailoring; by night, it becomes jewellery—especially when the bracelet sits exactly as it should.In 1987, under the creative direction of Jacques Helleu, CHANEL introduced its first watch: the Première, conceived from the start as a style statement built on the House’s codes—octagonal geometry and a bracelet echoing the iconic bag chain. 

And because it is CHANEL, it instantly conveys classic French luxury: no excess, no noise—just the balance of black and gold, disciplined proportions, and that Parisian confidence that never dates. By day, it elevates a white shirt and tailoring; by night, it becomes jewellery—especially when the bracelet sits exactly as it should.H0001 reference belongs to that original vocabulary: a true early Première spirit, minimal and unmistakably CHANEL.

The 20 x 26 mm case carries the Première’s signature geometry, with a gold-tone / gold-plated finish over steel depending on series, and a deliberately pared-back display: black lacquer dial, two hands, no unnecessary markers. Inside is a Swiss quartz movement, chosen for easy, always-ready precision. On vintage H0001 pieces, the crystal is most often described as mineral and faceted, adding jewellery-like reflections rather than “tool-watch” sharpness. As with many jewellery watches of this era, water exposure is generally not something to rely on; practical daily wear is possible, but a cautious approach is recommended. 

The Première is not about technical display; it’s about silhouette. With black, it looks razor-sharp. With cream, camel or denim, it gives that instantly recognisable “CHANEL contrast”. And in Size L, the biggest benefit is comfort: the watch stays centred, doesn’t rotate, and the wrist looks dressed without effort.

1996 example, ref. H0001, Size L bracelet. At Mostra, it is delivered with a Mostra travel pouch / case (or presentation case depending on availability) and a Mostra certificate of authenticity, after inspection and verification. As a guideline, Size L often corresponds to a wrist around 16–17 cm depending on adjustment. 

Mostra—renowned for its service and customer experience—has been recognized in both the specialist and women’s press (Vogue, Figaro Magazine, etc.) as the pre-owned specialist, offering the largest selection of women’s pre-owned watches in the south of France. Reviews are verified and rated 5 stars, and every watch comes with an exceptional three-year warranty, rare on the pre-owned market. Above all, we guide you on what matters most for a Première: how it fits—so it is not only beautiful, but perfectly adjusted.