Rating and value of your Chanel Timeless handbags

If you own a Chanel Timeless, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services.

Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your bag, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on today's market. Then, if you want to sell your bag, we'll point you in the right direction to get the best possible price for it.

The price of a Chanel Timeless can vary according to the year, the leather, the edition (limited or not), the stones and metals used, and the wear and tear of the product.

Rating and value of a Timeless

The Timeless is a must-have Chanel handbag. It was a hit from the start and is one of the world's best-selling luxury bags.

The price at which it sells on the art and auction markets ranges from €300 to €330,000, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to your Timeless.

In 2018, a Timeless jumbo in purple crocodile sold for €10,400, a record achieved by Artcurial. Karl Lagerfeld 's sale after his death only confirmed the craze for Timeless and the house's bags in general.

Order of value from classic Timeless to the most sought-after

Reasons to sell your Timeless

The Timeless is a timeless bag, always in demand on the auction market. Buyers are prepared to pay unprecedented sums, as the house has made the it bag a prestigious object.

Limited editions and the death of Karl Lagerfeld have driven up prices throughout the house. Buying a Timeless is always an investment, as prices continue to rise.

In view of the growth of the house, and the increase in prices, it could be that some Timelesses will reach the prices of the most sought-after Kellys and Birkins.

So, unless it's very worn, it often sells for more than it was bought for.

The most popular bag from the haute-couture house of Chanel

The company has created several Timeless bags in succession. The name "Timeless" covers three bags: the 2.55, the Classique and the Boy. The 2.55 was created first, when Coco Chanel was still running the company.

She created the 2.55 in February 1955 (hence the name) so that women could have a bag they could carry on their shoulder for the evening. The jewel chain was an innovation at the time.

The classic Timeless was born thanks to Lagerfeld, who redesigned the 2.55 when he created new collections for Chanel and was entrusted with restructuring the house after difficult times. The bag became an it bag.

This is when the double C appears on the bag, but the 2.55 is still sold. The prices in the table above are those of the classic, the most popular on the market today.

Today, Chanel's Timeless is the company's best-selling bag, often purchased as a first luxury investment. The 2.55 is less popular with a specific clientele, but does very well at auction.

Finally, in 2010, Lagerfeld further modernized the Timeless by creating the Boy, in reference to Boy Capel, Chanel's childhood sweetheart. This model is rockier and less in keeping with the original Chanel line.

The Timeless Boy is a bag in a class of its own, chosen more by unconventional women who like to add a 90s touch to their outfits without compromising on elegance.

More casual and modern, it's even more present in unique creations, far from the classic Timeless classicism, such as the Enchained Boy model, with its very rock spirit but at the same time so sophisticated.

The success of Timeless at auction

If the Timeless is so popular today, it's because it was the first shoulder bag designed for women. It's big enough to carry all your essentials, yet small enough to wear over the shoulder or across the chest.

As a result, it doesn't take up much space and is absolutely unobtrusive. The Timeless, whatever the model, is of remarkable material quality.

Limited editions can be found, such as those presented at Lagerfeld's recent sale(Timeless by the Sea), created for Chanel's cruise fashion show. The best-selling and most sought-after remains the Classique.

The logo is quite discreet, although the more modest will prefer the 2.55. The Timeless can be worn with anything, be it a suit, jeans or dress. What's more, its success is also due to its versatility: it can be worn day or evening.

Understanding Chanel's reputation

Recognizing an original Timeless 

The counterfeit market is increasingly strong, manufacturing a variety of bags and passing them off as luxury items. On online platforms, the resale of these items continues to increase, and many customers are being tricked.

That's why, even if there are techniques for recognizing a real Timeless, such as looking at the seams or the serial number inside, it's essential if you think you own a Timeless to have it appraised.

Reasons to auction your bag

Entrusting a Chanel bag to an auction house rather than selling it online has many advantages, particularly in the current context where the second-hand market is experiencing unprecedented growth.

Chanel bags, with their rich history and timeless design, have become sought-after collector's items for fashion enthusiasts and investors worldwide.

Auctions play a key role in this phenomenon, offering a platform that maximizes both the visibility and potential value of these luxury accessories.

The appeal of Chanel bags has been enhanced by their association with celebrities and style icons over the decades. For example, Marilyn Monroe, known for her love of Chanel creations, helped popularize the brand in the 1950s.

More recently, stars such as Chanel ambassadors Kristen Stewart and Lily-Rose Depp have continued to wear the house colors, reinforcing the image of luxury and sophistication associated with these bags.

Selling a Chanel bag at auction enables us to reach a public of discerning collectors and fashion enthusiasts, often ready to pay a high price for rare pieces in excellent condition.

Unlike an online sale, where the price is often negotiated downwards and the risk of fraud is high, an auction offers greater security. L

rigorous checks are carried out to guarantee the authenticity of the bags, protecting both seller and buyer.

What's more, auctioning creates a dynamic of competition between bidders, which can push the final sale price beyond expectations.

The anecdotes surrounding the sale of Chanel bags at auction are numerous. For example, a Chanel Vintage Timeless crocodile bag sold for a record price at a Hong Kong auction, fetching over $200,000.

This kind of spectacular sale illustrates not only the investment value of these bags, but also the universal appeal of the Chanel brand.

The rarity of certain models, particularly those in limited editions or made from rare materials such as alligator or crocodile leather, attracts collectors from all over the world, ready to spend considerable sums to acquire these treasures.

Another important aspect is the emotional relationship that buyers often have with these bags. A Chanel bag can represent much more than just a fashion accessory; it can symbolize status, taste and heritage.

At auctions, it's not uncommon to see buyers bidding above the market value of a bag, simply to own a piece that belonged to a celebrity or was associated with a historic Chanel moment.

In short, entrusting a Chanel bag to our auction house rather than selling it online is a sound strategy for maximizing its value. It brings an international audience and optimal sales conditions that ensure the bag reaches its full potential on the market.

For sellers, it's an opportunity to make the most of their investment while contributing to the aura of prestige that surrounds the House of Chanel.

Knowing the value of the bag 

If you happen to own a Timeless, or think you might, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and chartered auctioneers will contact you promptly with an estimate of the market value of your bag, as well as providing you with all the relevant information. If you wish to sell your property, our specialists will also be on hand to help you find alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.