I think that generally the black
link is actually a better execution of the J12 and in the case of this new Caliber 12.1 it is
link unquestionably better. The gold and black really sing and if Chanel is moving towards a more grown-up audience a subtle black watch with gold accents can't be beat. The gold
link stands out more on the bezel and I do think it is more legible than the white in general although legibility could be sharper but this isn't a watch you're taking saturation diving.