No Reserve
1100Σ
Chopard
Ref. The first 161902-5049, the second 161902-1021
Both L.U.C XP Urushi, the first “Sky Peacock”, the second “The Ultimate Universe”
A fine pair of white gold and pink gold wristwatches with Japanese lacquer dials by Kiichiro Masumura and Yamada Heiando, certificates and presentation boxes
- Estimate
- HK$150,000 - 230,000•€16,000 - 24,500$19,200 - 29,500
HK$226,800
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Chopard
- Year
- Both circa 2012
- Reference No
- The first 161902-5049, the second 161902-1021
- Movement No
- The first 162’118 , the second 128’158
- Case No
- The first 1’855’312 , the second 1’581’326
- Model Name
- Both L.U.C XP Urushi, the first “Sky Peacock”, the second “The Ultimate Universe”
- Material
- The first 18K pink gold, the second 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Both automatic, cal. L.U.C. 96HM, 29 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Both crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- The first 18K pink gold Chopard pin buckle, the second 18K white gold Chopard pin buckle
- Dimensions
- Both 39.5mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Both accompanied by undated Chopard Certificate of Origin stamped Elegant Watch & Jewellery, lacquered Chopard presentation box with wooden outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Paying homage to the traditional artisanal craftsmanship of Japanese lacquering interpreted by horology, Chopard’s L.U.C. XP Urushi collection displays works of art featured on the dial by Japanese artists. A traditional craft, Japanese lacquering is famous for two main techniques used, Urushi and Maki-e with the application of the lacquer applied in layers. Maki-e refers to the technique of sprinkling metallic dust to form the motif.
The present pair of Chopard wristwatches from the L.U.C. XP Urushi collection – one in white gold and one in pink gold, both display varying motifs and techniques used on the lacquered dial. The first example in white gold features a glossy black lacquered surface depicting etched flowers and colorful bugs named “The Ultimate Universe” is strikingly attractive executed with Urushi. The second example in pink gold features both maki-e and urushi sprinkled with gold dust to form a motif of the “Sky Peacock”. Both examples are presented in “like new” condition and is complete with its certificate and presentation box.
The present pair of Chopard wristwatches from the L.U.C. XP Urushi collection – one in white gold and one in pink gold, both display varying motifs and techniques used on the lacquered dial. The first example in white gold features a glossy black lacquered surface depicting etched flowers and colorful bugs named “The Ultimate Universe” is strikingly attractive executed with Urushi. The second example in pink gold features both maki-e and urushi sprinkled with gold dust to form a motif of the “Sky Peacock”. Both examples are presented in “like new” condition and is complete with its certificate and presentation box.
Chopard
Swiss | 1860At the age of 24, Louis-Ulysse Chopard started his company L.U.C. Chopard in Sonviller, Switzerland. Since the brand's inception in 1860, Chopard understood the need for thin and accurate pocket watches to be functional for daily wear. The brand gained world recognition in 1912 after Tsar Nicolas II became a client.
Following Louis-Ulysse's death in 1915, his sons Paul-Louis and Paul André took over the business and moved their headquarters to La Chaux-de-Fonds. In 1963, the company was taken over by Karl Scheufele, who remains the brand's owner. Arguably Chopard's most recognizable design, the "Happy" line, was inspired by Scheufele's daughter Caroline. In 1996, his son Karl-Friedrich established Chopard as a manufacturer of its own range of in-house movements under the name L.U.C., creating groundbreaking, exquisitely finished watches that have earned the brand worldwide acclaim.
Browse MakerFollowing Louis-Ulysse's death in 1915, his sons Paul-Louis and Paul André took over the business and moved their headquarters to La Chaux-de-Fonds. In 1963, the company was taken over by Karl Scheufele, who remains the brand's owner. Arguably Chopard's most recognizable design, the "Happy" line, was inspired by Scheufele's daughter Caroline. In 1996, his son Karl-Friedrich established Chopard as a manufacturer of its own range of in-house movements under the name L.U.C., creating groundbreaking, exquisitely finished watches that have earned the brand worldwide acclaim.