Description
Chopard introduces a continuation model of the original, iconic L.U.C 1860 to honour the 30th anniversary of Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier. This new edition preserves the spirit of the original model while integrating the technical progress achieved over the past three decades.
Like its predecessor, this new timepiece features a 36.5 mm case, ideal proportions that will delight fine watch collectors. It is crafted in Lucent Steel™ and stands out with its “Areuse Blue” dial – a colour inspired by the Areuse River that flows near the Manufacture in the Val-de-Travers region. This river, known for its dramatic gorges and ever changing shades of deep blue, symbolises continuity and connection to nature. Its vivid colours, shaped by light, stone and movement, recall the cool, bright tone used on the dial.
Specifications
Case
Glass
Sapphire crystal glare-proofed on both sides
Case Back
Exhibition sapphire crystal pane fitted on the case-back
Case Material
Lucent Steel™
Bezel Material
Polished bezel and case-back surround
Diameter
36.50 mm
Water Resistance
30 metres
Thickness
8.20 mm
Dial
Colour
Hand-guilloché “Areuse Blue” gold dial
Hour Markers
White gold chevron hour-markers
Hands
White gold Dauphine hours and minutes hands; White gold baton-type small seconds hand
Power Reserve
65 hours
Movement and Functions
Movement
Mechanical self-winding
Caliber
L.U.C 96.40-L
Functions
Central display of the hours and minutes; Small seconds at 6 o’clock; Stop-second function
Strap
Material
Grained calfskin leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching
Colour
Anthracite grey
Buckle
Lucent Steel™ pin buckle with L.U.C engraving