CHOPARD – L.U.C Perpetual Twin CronotempVs Special Edition 2021
The highest level of sophistication of a perpetual calendar dedicated to a private club passionate about horology
Chopard L.U. C Perpetual Twin CronotempVs, a
perpetual calendar with its union of the practical and the poetic, is
the ultimate expression of elegance and sophistication for the modern
gentleman. This year Chopard is presenting its celebrated perpetual
calendar, in collaboration with CronotempVs that offers the gentleman
connoisseurs a new expression of artful style and horological finesse.
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With this version of the L.U.C Perpetual Twin, Manufacture Chopard
perpetuates the historic bond between the brand and the private watch
collectors club CronotempVs. A story that began 10 years ago with the
first club watch, the L.U.C Tech-Twist. With an unseen to date
granulated gold dial and blackened indices, this perpetual calendar
seals a relationship that will last for many decades to come.
Designed for life
Launched in 2016 on the 20th anniversary of Chopard Manufacture, the
L.U. C Perpetual Twin CronotempVs is recognised for its
combination of purist-pleasing Haute Horlogerie and the practicality of
an automatic steel wristwatch designed to be worn every day.
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Indeed, it
remains the only chronometer-certified perpetual calendar in stainless
steel currently on the market, a reflection of
Chopard’s absolute
commitment to superior quality in every watch it makes.
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Chopard now presents this modern timepiece once more in robust
stainless steel, with a newly-refined dial in a rich and urbane shade of
blue. Additionally, the L.U.C Perpetual Twin is presented for the first
time in 18-carat rose gold, with a subtle grey dial.
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Balance and poise
The magnificent gold-granulated dial sets the scene for a perfect
legibility in all conditions. The visibility on month and date has been
improved with an increased contrast. A big date forms the focal point of
the layout, with sub-dials for the perpetual calendar day, month and
leap year indications, and small seconds at 6 o’clock.
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Minimalist
applied hour markers bring quiet poise to this discreet and perfectly
balanced design. As a hidden detail, even if this is the tenth watch so
far, the “V” has been rhodinated in silver since this is a series 5
(calendar complication) of the collection.
Technical mastery: a perpetual calendar chronometer
Visible beneath a sapphire crystal caseback, the movement powering
the L.U.C Perpetual Twin, mechanical automatic calibre L.U.C 96.22-L, is
a work of true technical and artisanal mastery.
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Hand-made by Chopard’s
skilled watchmakers, it exhibits the finest traditions of
hand-finishing, and has been certified as a chronometer by the experts
of Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC) – a rare distinction
for perpetual calendar watches, and one that guarantees utmost
precision and reliability.
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Chopard’s watchmakers also ensured that elegance is built into the
watch from the calibre outwards, thanks to a 22-carat gold micro-rotor
that sits within the plane of the movement, keeping the entire mechanism
to just 6 mm in depth. Chopard Twin Technology, meanwhile, employs dual
barrels to deliver an extended power reserve of 65 hours, meaning that
the watch will continue running when left untouched for over
two-and-a-half days.
25 years of excellence, innovation and tradition
In 2021, Chopard is proud to mark the 25th anniversary of the
creation of Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier.
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In
1996, when Swiss
watchmaking was still emerging from the struggles of the quartz crisis,
Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele committed to defending and
restoring the ancestral crafts and techniques passed down through
generations of watchmakers.
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The village of Fleurier, where watchmaking
heritage goes back over 200 years, Chopard Manufacture would become a
force for the finest techniques in traditional watchmaking, hand
finishing and artistic crafts.
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In parallel, it has been able to innovate across the full range of
modern watch production operations, from case and dial-making to
movement development, advanced metallurgy and component manufacture. In
particular, it has put chronometry – the ultimate measure of horological
excellence – at the heart of all its activities.
The gentleman’s way
The L.U.C Perpetual Twin is in every way the watch of the modern
gentleman – a quietly sophisticated statement of culture and elegance,
for the man who naturally advocates for art, aesthetics, handcraft and
style.
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And as such, it is a timepiece conveying the essence of
Chopard
watchmaking: a refined celebration of the watchmaker’s art, that is both
distinctive and utterly discreet.
Recently, CronotempVs decided to extend the availability of the
collaboration timepieces to non-members. While the club remains private,
with its members’ names and activities a carefully guarded secret, the
exclusive watches are now available through a public portal on CronotempVs’ website.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Collection : L.U.C
Ref. 168561-30043
Model: L.U.C Perpetual Twin “CronotempVs”43 Edition
Case:
Stainless steel
Total diameter 43 mm
Thickness 11.47 mm
Water resistance 30 metres
Stainless steel crown with L.U.C logo 6.50 mm
Polished bezel and case-back
Glareproofed sapphire crystal
Exhibition back engaved with club watch engaving
Movement:
Mechanical self-winding L.U.C 96.22-L
Total diameter 33.00 mm
Thickness 6.00 mm
Number of jewels 29 jewels
Frequency 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 65 hours
Chronometer-certified (COSC)
Dial and hands:
Perpetual calendar dials (large-aperture date, day of the week, month and leap years)
Black Dauphine-type hour, minute, day, month and small seconds hands
Rhodiumed red-tipped triangular leap-year hand
Black Roman numerals
Functions and displays:
Central display of the hours and minutes
Small seconds display at 6 o’clock
Large date display at 12 o’clock
Day of the week and month displays at 9 and 3 o’clock respectively
Offset leap-year display between 2 and 3 o’clock.
Strap and buckle:
Hand-sewn black alligator leather with alligator leather lining
Steel pin buckle
Limited to Only 20-Pieces
(Images © Chopard / ChronotempVs)
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