The Ceramic Field Guide

Chanel J12 Chromatic 38mm

H2979 Archive · used only

The Chanel J12 Chromatic 38mm is a discontinued watch with a grey chromatic ceramic composite case. It ships on a matching ceramic bracelet rather than a strap. No longer offered new; listed here as an archive reference for the used market.

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Ceramic
Chromatic ceramic composite
Water resistance
200 m
Reference
H2979
Type
Other
Case diameter
38.0 mm
Thickness
11.3 mm
Origin
France
Movement
Automatic (ETA 2892 base)
Power reserve
42 hours
Complications
Date
Colour
Grey
Construction
Monobloc
Nickel-free
Not verified (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Integrated titanium-ceramic link bracelet with a folding clasp
Ceramic bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Chromatic grey with date between 4 and 5
Dial colours
Grey
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Archive
Not published
Price, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Caliber, Hardness, Surface treatment, Caseback, Lume
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: aBlogtoWatch (J12 Chromatic review) / Mostra Store (H2979 specs)
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of ceramic is the Chanel J12 Chromatic 38mm?

The Chanel J12 Chromatic 38mm has a grey chromatic ceramic composite case. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated type.

What size is the Chanel J12 Chromatic 38mm?

It is 38.0 mm in diameter, 11.3 mm thick, and water resistant to 200 m.

How much does the Chanel J12 Chromatic 38mm cost, and is it available?

It is no longer offered new; the guide keeps it as an archive reference for the used market.

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