Tuesday, June 23, 2015

CHOPARD – L.U.C XPS Fairmined Edition



CHOPARDL.U.C XPS Fairmined Rose Gold Limited Edition NEW

L.U.C XPS Fairmined – Timely, 
elegant and ethical luxury

As BASELWORLD the World Watch and Jewellery Show – opens its doors this week, we are proud to launch the L.U.C XPS Fairmined watch. This new creation combines watchmaking expertise with an ethical approach.


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The 250-piece limited edition crafted in Fairmined gold bears testament to our commitment to sustainable and ethical luxury through ‘The Journey’ project initiative launched in 2013. It also illustrates the increasing use of ethical gold in our creations.

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 Ongoing ethical commitment

This watch highlights our long term partnership with the South American NGO, The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM), and the organisation behind the Fairmined standard for gold extracted by small-scale and artisanal methods mines.

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To ensure the traceability of the Fairmined gold, we have created a segregation process in our workshops in Geneva, ensuring that Fairmined gold is not mixed at any stage with other types of gold. Gold waste is also dealt with separately.

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The case-back, middle case and bezel of the new L.U.C XPS Fairmined are entirely made of Fairmined gold; a certification which guaranties that the gold has been responsibly mined and the miners have received fair payment and an overall premium. The L.U.C XPS Fairmined is made in accordance with the Green Carpet Challenge (GCC) ethical benchmarking.

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The new L.U.C XPS Fairmined is a continuation of The Journey to Sustainable Luxury project that began in 2013 and follows the launch at Baselworld 2014, of the L.U.C Tourbillon QF Fairmined, the world’s first watch made from gold bearing the Fairmined certification.

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Whilst perfectly encapsulating the profound ethical commitment embedded in the core values of Chopard, the new L.U.C XPS Fairmined also embodies authentic watchmaking expertise. It houses mechanical self-winding L.U.C Calibre 96.12-L, certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), a sure token of reliability and precision.

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Reliably driving the hour, minute and second functions, this movement, entirely designed, developed and produced in-house at Chopard, is just 3.3 mm thick – a technical feat achieved by an ingenious offset micro-rotor made of delicately engraved gold. Equipped with a double barrel (Twin® technology) ensuring more than 65-hour power reserve, the L.U.C 96.12-L movement beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour.

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With its meticulously chamfered bridges adorned with Côtes de Genève and visible through the open case-back, as well as its circular-grained and chamfered main plate, this exceptional mechanism reveals finishes that are the unmistakable signature of haute horlogerie watches.

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The discreet elegance of a grand classic

The L.U.C XPS Fairmined with its pure, restrained design is distinguished by its inherent elegance. Presented in a Fairmined 18-carat rose gold case, its sleek modern lines feature a 39.5 mm diameter and a thickness of just 7.13 mm. The hours and minutes are marked off on a subtle sunburst satin-brushed slate-grey galvanic dial enhanced with gilt Dauphine hands sweeping over slender gilt hour-markers matching the polished rose gold of the case.

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The L.U.C XPS Fairmined model is worn on a hand-sewn black alligator vegetable tanned leather strap.

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Specifications Calibre

L.U.C Calibre 96.12-L
(L.U.C 12.96)


Indications Hours, minutes, small seconds
Certifications
COSC certifi cate
Type of winding
Bidirectional self-winding
Diameter
27.40 mm (12’’’)
Thickness
3.30 mm
Power reserve
Approx. 65 hours, L.U.C Twin technology
(two stacked barrels)
Oscillating weight
22-carat gold
Frequency
4Hz, 28,800 Vph (vibrations per hour)
Balance wheel
With three spokes
Balance spring
Flat
Decorations
Bridges adorned with Côtes de Genève,
circular-grained mainplate
Jewels
29
Number of parts
172
Models L.U.C XPS

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Technical Specifications

Ref: 161920-5006 L.U.C XPS Fairmined 18-carat Rose Gold

Model: L.U.C XPS Fairmined - Albums

Exclusive to Chopard Boutiques Limited edition of 250 pieces

Case
Case in 18ct Fairmined rose gold
Total diameter: 39.50 mm
Thickness: 7.13 mm
Water resistance: 30 metres
Crown in 18ct rose gold with L.U.C logo  4.00 mm
Polished case middle, bezel and case-back
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal
Exhibition back engraved with Fairmined logo
Movement
Self-winding movement    L.U.C 96.12-L
Total diameter: 27.400 mm
Thickness: 3.30 mm
Number of jewels: 29
Frequency: 28,800 A/h (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 65 hours
Two barrels - Twin® technology
Bridges adorned with Côtes de Genève
“Chronometer” certified (COSC)
Dial and hands
Slate-grey galvanic dial
Gilt Dauphine hour and minute hands
Gilt small seconds hand
Functions and displays
Central display of the hours and minutes
Small seconds display at 6 o’clock
Strap and buckle
Hand-sewn matt black (CITES certified) alligator vegetable tanned leather
Pin buckle in 18ct rose gold

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H. MOSER & CIE. – Endeavour Tourbillon Black DLC Titanium Edition

H. MOSER & CIE. Endeavour Tourbillon Black DLC Titanium Limited Edition NEW

ENDEAVOUR TOURBILLON: TRADITION ENHANCED BY A BOLD APPROACH

This elegant tourbillon features a double time zone with a sporty look and a timeless, urban design. A mysterious timepiece, executed in dark shades reminiscent of a stormy night: this is the H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Tourbillon. With a DLC-treated polished titanium case and its signature fumé dial, this timepiece has a clear identity, and offers a real alternative to traditionalist pieces.


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A traditional complication with a contemporary twist: such is the unexpected complexity of the Endeavour Tourbillon, the latest in the long line of developments from H. Moser & Cie. this year. Once again, the manufacture is making a bold statement using DLC-treated polished titanium for its Endeavour collection, repeating the feat achieved with the Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Black Edition in this new model. Light, scratch-resistant, hypo-allergenic and easy to wear, this material enhances the shapes of the Endeavour model and magnifies its finishes. Although titanium is particularly difficult to work, traditional watchmaking techniques were used in its treatment, respecting the alternating satin-finished and polished surfaces on the flanks of the case, an integral part of the H. Moser DNA.

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he result is both modern and timeless, accentuated by the signature fumé dial that contrasts with the case. The black alligator leather strap with a carbon-effect finish gives a matte look which enhances the play of light on the polished case.

Under its black titanium armour, the HMC 802 self-winding calibre is the beating heart of the Endeavour Tourbillon. The finish draws the eye to the Moser minute tourbillon positioned at 6 o'clock.

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Behind its skeletonised bridges, the modular interchangeable tourbillon cage is equipped with an original Straumann Double Hairspring®, guaranteeing improved precision and isochronism.

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Bold and elegant, the Endeavour Tourbillon hides a third hand, which is red and indicates a second time zone. When not in use, this hand can be set behind the main hour hand to hide it completely. This model will be produced as a limited edition of 20 pieces, with the number engraved on the solid gold rotor.

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For a manufacture which produces only 1000 watches a year, this exceptional creation is worthy of special mention: it truly is a "very rare" timepiece amongst the exclusive models by H. Moser & Cie.

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TECHNICAL FEATURES

Reference 1802-0500 DLC-treated titanium model, fumé dial, black alligator strap with carbon-effect matte finish, limited edition of 20 pieces.

Case
DLC-treated titanium, three-part
Diameter: 40.8 mm
Height: 11.3 mm
Sapphire crystal
Screw-in crown adorned with an “M
Dial
Rhodium-plated fumé with sunburst pattern.
Appliqué indexes.
Moser minute tourbillon at 6 o'clock with skeletonised bridges.
Movement
In-house automatic calibre HMC 802
Diameter: 34.0 mm or 15 lignes.
Height: 6.5 mm.
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations/hour.
Automatic bi-directional pawl winding system.
Rotor in 18-carat red gold engraved with the H. Moser & Cie. company hallmark and limited edition number.
Power reserve: minimum 3 days.
Moser teeth for all wheels and pinions.
Original Straumann Double Hairspring®.
Moser minute tourbillon at 6 o'clock with skeletonised bridges .
Functions
Hours and minutes.
Second time zone can be hidden when not in use.
Strap
Hand-stitched black alligator strap with carbon-effect finish for a matte look
Pin buckle in DLC-treated titanium with engraved Moser logo
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CONTACT
Nathalie Cobos, T +41 76 319 03 09, press@h-moser.com
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MOSER SCHAFFHAUSEN AG
Rundbuckstrasse 10
CH-8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Switzerland
TEL.          +41 52 674 0050
FAX          +41 52 674 0055
E-MAIL      info@h-moser.com
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