Chanel2.55 HandbagModel No: MINI 2.55

Nothing is more ubiquitous in the world of luxury handbags than the revolutionary Chanel 2.55, the bag that liberated women in more ways than one. This history-making creation was dreamt up by the icon herself, Coco Chanel, in response to the exasperation she felt by holding her bag in her hand via the handle all the time. Chanel 2.55 was the first women’s purse with a shoulder strap, allowing women to go hands-free whilst wearing the bag.

The 2.55 made its first appearance in February of 1955 and hence was christened 2.55 after the date of its release. It is a conflation of details that have become iconic Chanel signatures. Case in point — the perceptible diamond quilting, the chain strap, the rectangular turn-lock fastening called Mademoiselle, and the slip pocket that have come to characterise the back of Chanel bags.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.