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Chopard
Ref. 168'627-3001
L.U.C Strike One "Art in Time" Edition
A modern and very elegant, limited edition stainless steel automatic chronometer chiming wristwatch with sapphire gong, numbered 5 of a limited edition of 8 pieces
- Estimate
- CHF30,000 - 60,000€32,000 - 64,000$33,200 - 66,400
CHF50,800
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Chopard
- Year
- 2024
- Reference No
- 168'627-3001
- Movement No
- 229'213
- Case No
- 4'329'257 ; case back further numbered 5/8
- Model Name
- L.U.C Strike One "Art in Time" Edition
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, L.U.C 96.32-L, 33 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Chopard pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 40mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Chopard Certificate of Origin stamped "Art in Time" dated November 2024, COSC certification, Poinçon de Genève papers, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- A triumph of innovation and artistry, the present watch is an ultra-exclusive 8-piece limited edition launched in 2024 for Art In Time retailer, showcasing Chopard’s mastery of haute horology. At its heart is the patented monobloc sapphire gong, chiming with the passing of each hour for a refined auditory experience. The 40mm stainless steel case is remarkably slim at just 9.86mm, with a pusher seamlessly integrated into the crown. Inside beats the L.U.C 96.32-L movement, a twin-barrel caliber with a 65-hour power reserve. Chronometer-certified and bearing the prestigious Poinçon de Genève hallmark, it exemplifies precision and exceptional finishing.
- The pink salmon dial, adorned with a hand-guilloché honeycomb motif, is a visual masterpiece. A cut-out at one o’clock reveals the mirror-polished hammer responsible for the chime, while a railway-style minutes track engraved on the sapphire crystal adds vintage charm. Beneath it lies the monobloc sapphire gong, completing the harmonious design.
- Striking precisely at 12 o’clock, the chiming mechanism sounds 24 times a day, blending technical ingenuity with timeless elegance. Delivered in November 2024, this virtually unworn example is accompanied by its original accessories—a true collector’s treasure.
- The pink salmon dial, adorned with a hand-guilloché honeycomb motif, is a visual masterpiece. A cut-out at one o’clock reveals the mirror-polished hammer responsible for the chime, while a railway-style minutes track engraved on the sapphire crystal adds vintage charm. Beneath it lies the monobloc sapphire gong, completing the harmonious design.
- Striking precisely at 12 o’clock, the chiming mechanism sounds 24 times a day, blending technical ingenuity with timeless elegance. Delivered in November 2024, this virtually unworn example is accompanied by its original accessories—a true collector’s treasure.
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.