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Chanel Premiere 18k

Chanel Ladies Watch Premiere 18K Solid Gold 20mm Case Leather Strap Serviced
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace: Chanel Ladies Gold Watch Premiere
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1990s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Gold Première Diamond Quartz Model H0114 Ladies Watch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold Première Diamond Quartz Model H0114 Ladies Watch. 18K yellow gold 20mm x 26mm Chanel
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20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Chanel Quartz Premiere Yellow Gold Fashion Watch with Integral Gold Band
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely 18K yellow gold Chanel Premiere quartz ladies wrist watch was released by the
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Chanel 18K Yellow Gold Womens Premiere Watch
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Reminiscent of a vintage Chanel perfume bottle this watch exudes timeless elegance. This watch
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Late 20th Century Swiss Other

CHANEL Premiere Chain Link 18K Gold Evening Women's Wrist Watch
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1987 Collection 18K Gold Quartz Case Measures 0.75" W x 1" H
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Chanel Premiere 18K White Gold Narrow Band Ring Size 52
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A beautiful piece of jewelry that is elegant and timeless, this Chanel Premiere ring can be worn
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2010s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

Chanel Premiere 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Black Dial Quartz Ladies Watch H3258
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Chanel H3258 Premiere 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Black Dial Quartz Ladies Watch. This
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2010s Unknown Wrist Watches

Chanel Premiere Diamond set Dress Watch in 18 K White Gold
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Premiere ladies dress watch in 18K white gold with black ceramic and diamonds. Recently been
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2010s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Chanel Première Chaîne Watch H3258
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel Première Chaîne watch, reference number H3258, is a member of the exceptional “Première
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Premiere Diamond 18K White Gold Eternity Band Ring Size 52
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Charming jewelry lovers for years, Chanel stands as a symbol of exquisite craftsmanship and
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2010s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Chanel Black 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Rubber Première Extrait De Camélia H6361
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Premiere watch by Chanel was the first timepiece from the house and instead of a round case, it
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2010s European Wrist Watches

Chanel Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Premiere Wristwatch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic Chanel 18Kt Yellow Gold Première Women's Timepiece with Diamond Bezel. The case measures
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chanel Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Premiere Chaine quartz Wristwatch, 1987
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
brilliant cut diamonds = 0.43 carat total weight Band: factory Chanel 18k yellow gold chain bracelet with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Premiere Ladies Diamond Set Dress Watch in 18 Karat White Gold
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Premiere ladies dress watch in 18 carat white gold with black ceramic and diamonds. Recently
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2010s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Chanel Premiere 18 Karat White Diamond and Black Ceramic Quartz Watch H2147
By Chanel
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Authentic Chanel Premiere Quartz Watch Ref. H2147. The watch was
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2010s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Lady's Yellow Gold Premiere Chain Bracelet Watch
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as the "Premiere" watch. An iconic design that was produced in very limited quantity in all solid 18k
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Lady's Yellow Gold Premiere Chain Bracelet Watch
Chanel Lady's Yellow Gold Premiere Chain Bracelet Watch
H 0.99 in W 0.79 in D 0.26 in L 7.01 in
Rare Chanel Premiere Mini White Ceramic Watch With Diamonds 1.49 Carats 18K Gold
By Chanel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Brand: Chanel Original Box Included High Precision Quartz Movement White Ceramic Case Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Chanel Premiere Mini Black Ceramic Watch With Diamonds 1.49 Carats 18K Gold
By Chanel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Brand: Chanel Original Box Included High Precision Quartz Movement Black Ceramic Case Diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Premiere Large Watch
By Chanel
Located in Sundbyberg, SE
Chanel Premiere L Watch with – 18K yellow gold-plated stainless steel – Black leather chain link
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Chanel Premiere Large Watch
Chanel Premiere Large Watch
Dm 0.79 in L 6.7 in
Chanel Premiere L Watch
By Chanel
Located in Sundbyberg, SE
Chanel Premiere Large Watch with – 18K yellow gold-plated stainless steel – Black leather chain
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Chanel Premiere L Watch
Chanel Premiere L Watch
Dm 0.79 in L 6.3 in
Chanel Premiere Medium Watch
By Chanel
Located in Sundbyberg, SE
Chanel Premiere Medium Watch with – 18K yellow gold-plated stainless steel – Black leather chain
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Chanel Premiere Medium Watch
Chanel Premiere Medium Watch
W 0.79 in Dm 0.79 in L 6.7 in
Chanel Montre Premiere 18K Rose Gold H4412 Ladies Wristwatch
By Chanel
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5642 Manufacturer: Chanel Model: Montre Premiere Model Ref: H4412 Age: 13th November 2018
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

Chanel Yellow Gold Premiere Wristwatch Large
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage, classic Chanel watch is crafted in 18k yellow gold. It features an open link
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Première Watch
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chanel 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Première Watch MSRP $10,000 Brand Chanel Model Premiere Dial
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Lady's Yellow Gold Premiere Bracelet Watch
By Chanel
Located in Greenwich, CT
Chanel lady's 18k yellow gold Premiere bracelet watch with rectangular black dial on an open curb
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel and Lock Premiere Chain Wristwatch
By Chanel
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: CHANEL Model: Premiere Chain Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: Diamond Lock: Diamond
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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1990 Vintage CHANEL Black Quilted Canvas Mini Box Clutch Bag
By Chanel
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Chanel Premiere 18k For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the chanel premiere 18k you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 7 vintage editions and 10 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a chanel premiere 18k from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A chanel premiere 18k from Chanel — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A chanel premiere 18k can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 11, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for a chanel premiere 18k, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Chanel Premiere 18k?

The price for a chanel premiere 18k starts at $1,834 and tops out at $21,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $11,713.

Chanel for sale on 1stDibs

In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.

The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.

Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.

But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.

In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. 

Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.

Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic. 

After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.

Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.

Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.

Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chanel
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.

    The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.

    A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.

    A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.

    Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.