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Chanel Boyfriend H6127 22mm Quartz Ladies Watch
Ref. H6127
The Boy-Friend line grew from Chanel's Première — itself built around the octagonal silhouette of the Place Vendôme and the stopper of the No. 5 bottle — but pushed that geometry towards something more structural and less overtly decorative. The H6127 carries that shape and then fills it with a dial that reproduces Chanel tweed in print: a woven, multi-toned grey texture that reads as fabric rather than lacquer, and shifts considerably depending on the angle and the light. The crown is finished with a black onyx cabochon, which keeps the detail language consistent across the whole piece. At 6.2mm thick, the case disappears under almost anything, and the rectangular footprint at this scale sits flat rather than proud on a narrower wrist. The alligator strap is glossy rather than matte, which reinforces the dressed register — this is not a watch trying to read as casual.
- Reference
- H6127
- Brand
- Chanel
- Collection
- Boy-Friend
- Case size
- 22mm
- Case thickness
- 6.2mm
- Lug width
- 13mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Rectangular
- Dial
- Grey
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Condition
- Ex-display
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
Learn more about Chanel
Gabrielle Chanel opened her first shop in 1910 and spent the following decades removing things from women's clothing — corsetry, ornament, the assumption that formality required discomfort. The jersey suit, the little black dress and No. 5 came from that.
The watches are made in-house, not licensed. Chanel opened its own watch manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1993 and has since taken stakes in the movement maker Kenissi, giving it access to genuinely serious mechanics.
Two designs define the output. The Première of 1987 took its octagonal case from the stopper of the No. 5 bottle and its chain-and-leather bracelet from the quilted handbag. The J12 of 2000 was made almost entirely from high-tech ceramic at a time when almost nobody was doing it, and it changed what a fashion house's watch could be taken seriously as.
More recently the Monsieur and the Code Coco have carried in-house calibres, including a jumping-hour movement developed by Chanel itself.
The company remains privately owned by the Wertheimer family.
- 1910
- Gabrielle Chanel opens her first shop in Paris.
- 1987
- The Première introduces the octagonal No. 5 case.
- 1993
- Opens its own watch manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
- 2000
- The J12 arrives in high-tech ceramic.
- 2016
- The Monsieur brings a Chanel in-house calibre.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (3,197), Watches Under 37mm (1,704), Women's Watches (1,622), Leather Strap Watches (1,049), Dress Watches (546) and Rectangular & Square Watches (460).
Temporarily out of stock
Goldsmiths is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 18 September 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 22mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Chanel Boyfriend H6127 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | H6127 | W5200013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,595 | £3,150 |
| Case size | 22mm | 24.4mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
13mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's.
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