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The L.U.C collection has once again demonstrated its refined nature by offering a bold reissue of its very first timepiece: the L.U.C 1860, named "Watch of the Year" by Swiss magazine Montres Passion (Uhrenwelt) right from its launch in 1997. Today, a new version in Lucent Steel™ and a salmon-coloured guilloché gold dial continues the Manufacture's approach of combining respect for watchmaking tradition with innovation.
Lucent Steel™: the alchemist’s quest
For the first time in its history, the L.U.C collection draws on the luminous brilliance, resistance and purity that are key assets of Lucent Steel™, an exclusive alloy through which Chopard has chosen to treat steel as a precious metal.
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The aesthetic harmony of elegant contrasts
At the heart of the 36.50 mm Lucent Steel™ case nestles an elegant two-tone dial. Made of solid gold, it features a subtle salmon hue obtained by galvanic treatment and contrasting with the white gold touches of the chevron hour-markers – whose herringbone shape echoes that of the slender, facetted Dauphine-type hands – as well as by the finely guilloched rings marking off the minutes scale, the central zone and the small seconds counter.
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Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark: a guarantee of fine craftsmanship
Combining their vertically integrated approach with the validation of independent authorities, the workshops have submitted this timepiece to the scrutiny of the prestigious Poinçon de Genève. The latter guarantees the quality and smooth functioning of watches assembled in the Canton.
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Certified mechanical performance
The L.U.C 1860 timepiece is equipped with the L.U.C 96.40-L movement, whose refinement is all the more remarkable given its mere 3.30 mm thickness. This movement is a variation on the very first L.U.C calibre, which marked the creation of the Chopard Manufacture watchmaking workshops in 1996. It is equipped with an off-centre micro-rotor in 22-carat gold, whose high inertia enables the efficient winding of two barrels. Stacked in accordance with Chopard Twin technology, these barrels store the energy required for a total 65-hour power reserve.
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The latter serves to carefully calibrate the active length of the balance-spring, thus enabling finer adjustment of the oscillating frequency and hence of the movement’s rate. Finally, all the bridges are carefully chamfered and adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: L.U.C 1860 In Lucent Steel™ Salmon Dial
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Reference : 168860-3003 – in Lucent Steel™
Movement
Mechanical self-winding Calibre L.U.C 96.40-L
Winding via a micro-rotor in engraved ethical 22-carat gold
Total diameter: 27.40 mm
Thickness: 3.30 mm
Number of jewels: 29
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 65 hours
Number of components: 176
Two barrels – Chopard Twin technology
Bridges adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif
Annular balance
Swan’s-neck index-assembly
Balance-spring with Phillips terminal curve
Chronometer-certified by the COSC
Poinçon de Genève quality label
Functions and displays
Central display of the hours and minutes
Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Stop-second function
Case
Material: Lucent Steel™ A223, polished and brushed
Diameter: 36.50 mm
Thickness: 8.20 mm
Notched crown in steel with engraved L.U.C logo 5 mm
Vertical satin-brushed flanks and inter-horn space
Polished bezel and case-back surround
Sapphire crystal glare-proofed on both sides
Exhibition sapphire crystal pane fitted on the case-back
Water-resistant to 30 metres
Dial and hands
Salmon-coloured gold dial with hand-guilloché central medallion and satin-brushed chapter ring
Snailed small seconds counter
White gold chevron-type hour-markers
White gold Dauphine-type hours and minutes hands
White gold baton-type small seconds hand
Strap and buckle
Anthracite grey calfskin leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching
Lucent Steel™ pin buckle with L.U.C engraving
🔴 Price: EUR 23,650 / 23 000 $ 💰
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