CHOPARD – L.U.C Quattro Spirit of ‘72 Jumping Hour - Unique Piece

 

 

CHOPARD – L.U.C Quattro Spirit of ‘72 Jumping Hour Grand Feu Enamel Miniature 'Ferrari 312 PB' Dial  - Unique Piece 2026

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 A unique jumping hour masterpiece in Grand Feu enamel honouring Jacky Ickx

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•     Chopard unveils the L.U.C Quattro Spirit of ‘72, a singular creation honouring legendary racing driver and Chopard Ambassador Jacky Ickx.
•     This unique piece bearing the Poinçon de Genève cristallises an iconic moment of motorsport into miniature art enamel, made entirely in-house.
•     It is powered by the L.U.C 98.06L calibre, a handwound jumpinghour movement (featuring Chopard exclusive Quattro stacked barrels) delivering an exceptional 192 hour power reserve. 

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The year is 1972: a Ferrari prototype roars through Spa, Belgium, with Jacky Ickx at the wheel, etching a moment of racing history in time. Today, Chopard immortalises that instant in a timepiece in 18-carat ethical white gold. Its exceptional dial faithfully reproduces the famous image titled only Ferrari 312 PB – 1972, captured by renowned photographer Rainer W. Schlegelmilch. 

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 A pioneer of motorsport imagery whose lens has chronicled racing’s golden era since the 1960s, his scene distils the particular drama and elegance of endurance racing at Spa in those days. Endurance racing demands consistency, resilience and strategy, and in 1972, Ferrari’s 312 PB rose to the challenge. Jacky Ickx led the charge with headline wins, helping secure the constructors’ championship and affirming his place among motorsport’s greats. 

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 Executed inhouse at Chopard’s Manufacture in Fleurier by a master artisan enameller, the dial is a miniature painting in Grand Feu enamel. The composition foregrounds the iconic 312 PB and Ickx’s helmet with clarity, while blurred spectators convey the impression of speed — an effect rarely seen in this medium. 

 

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Every colour choice and proportion has been refined to preserve legibility on this precious canvas. As a unique piece, it also exemplifies Chopard’s bespoke service: similar enamel dials can be commissioned on request, allowing clients to personalise subject and layout within the demanding art of specialised Artistic Crafts.

 

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Chopard Ambassador Jacky Ickx, said: “Racing is an emotion lived at speed. This watch slows time to a moment and lets that emotion endure.”

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 Crafted in 18-carat ethical white gold, the case combines purity of material with contemporary elegance. Its harmonious proportions and refined contours reflect Chopard’s pursuit of timeless sophistication, while polished and satin-brushed surfaces create a play of light that accentuates its architectural finesse. 

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 A sapphire crystal case back reveals a discreet tribute to endurance racing with Jacky Ickx’s autograph, meticulously reproduced alongside the inscription ‘1000 km de Spa 1972’. More than decoration, this engraving embodies the spirit of performance and resilience — values shared by motorsport legends and Haute Horlogerie as an art form. 

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Complementing this tribute, the perforated black calfskin leather strap with black stitching and contrasting red fixing stitch is secured by an 18-carat ethical white gold pin buckle. Its design recalls the aesthetic codes of Chopard’s Classic Racing creations, with perforations evoking the look of vintage racing gloves and steering wheel grips — originally conceived to enhance breathability and comfort during high-speed drives. 

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Behind its dial beats another powerful engine, the hand-wound L.U.C 98.06-L calibre, Chopard’s jumping-hour movement first presented in 2021. Thanks to Chopard’s exclusive Quattro technology and its four mainspring barrels stacked in pairs, it delivers an impressive eight-day power reserve while maintaining remarkable slimness at just 4.85 mm. 

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This feat of micro-engineering is akin to a high-performance machine tuned for endurance and precision yet miniaturised to wristwatch scale. The Quattro construction ensures a steady torque flow across the entire reserve, a critical factor for the instantaneous energy release demanded by the jumping-hour display. Certified by the prestigious Poinçon de Genève, the entire watch is finished to exacting standards, as seen on the movement in the form of bridges adorned in Côtes de Genève and a circular-grained mainplate.

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Karl Friedrich Scheufele, CoPresident of Chopard, said: “The L.U.C Quattro Spirit of ’72 unites Haute Horlogerie with a page of motorsport history, handpainted in enamel and powered by a calibre whose autonomy and precision honour the discipline of endurance racing.”

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  Chopard has been World Sponsor and Official Timekeeper of the Mille Miglia since 1988, a partnership born of Karl Friedrich Scheufele’s passion for classic cars. What’s more, he and Chopard Ambassador Jacky Ickx first drove the famous rally together in 1989, forging a friendship that continues to inspire Chopard’s creations to this day.

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Beyond his legendary 1972 triumph, Jacky Ickx stands as a true motorsport icon. He claimed a record-breaking six victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans between 1969 and 1982, secured 8 Formula One wins and 25 podium finishes, and tackled the gruelling Paris-Dakar rally no fewer than 14 times.  

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 Collection : L.U.C

Model:  L.U.C Quattro Spirit of ‘72 Edition

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Reference:    161977-1008
Limited edition:    One-of-a-time piece in 18-carat ethical white gold

Case
18-carat ethical white gold
Total diameter :    40.00 mm
Thickness :    10.30 mm
Crown :    7.00 mm
‘L.U.C’- engraved crown in ethical 18-carat white gold
Caseback:  Exhibition back featuring Jacky Ickx's autograph and 1000km de SPA 1972 commemoration reproduced on the sapphire crystal
Water resistance 50 metres
Dial and hands
Mainplate in 18-carat ethical white gold with Grand Feu enamel representation of Jacky Ickx’s Ferrari 312 PB from 1972
Rhodium-plated dauphine-type minutes hand
Gilded baton-type hand for the power-reserve indicator
Movement
    Calibre L.U.C 98.06-L
    Mechanical movement with manual winding
    Diameter: 31.80 mm
    Thickness: 4.85 mm
    Number of jewels: 42
    Number of parts: 240
    Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
    Power reserve of 192 hours (8 days)

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    Jumping hours
    Four barrels – exclusive Chopard Quattro® technology
    Bridges with Côtes de Genève motif and gilded engravings
    Swan’s neck fine adjustment
    Balance-spring with Phillips terminal curve
    Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark
Functions/Indications
Instantaneous jumping-hour display in a 6 o’clock aperture
Central display of the minutes
Power-reserve indicator at 12 o’clock on the back of the watch
Balance-stop function enabling accurate adjustments of the hour and minutes
Strap and buckle
Perforated black calfskin leather strap with black stitching, contrasting red fixing stitch, red alligator lining
Clasp:  Pin buckle in 18-carat ethical white gold

🔴 Price:  MSRP: 86’000 CHF / 5'740 USD / EUR 97'200 💰 

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