168 Chopard An extremely elegant and attractive,L.U.C classic, automatic wristwatch in white gold, with date, guilloche center-dial, sapphire caseback and box.

Estimate: € 2.500 –⁠ 5.000

In the realm of contemporary haute horlogerie, Chopard has emerged as a house that marries deep respect for traditional craftsmanship with a resolute independence of spirit. Far beyond its historic roots in high jewelry, the Maison’s L.U.C collection, named after founder Louis-Ulysse Chopard, stands as a statement of horological integrity — a celebration of in-house savoir-faire, technical prowess, and design that favours timelessness over spectacle. Few modern ventures into fine watchmaking have been met with such genuine acclaim from collectors and purists alike. This particular example, the Chopard L.U.C Classic reference 16/1860 in 18k white gold, is a study in restraint, balance, and micro-mechanical mastery. Measuring 37mm in diameter and just under 8mm in thickness, the case is defined by svelte lines and sharply executed details. The white dial, exquisitely finished with a center-guilloché pattern, evokes the finest traditions of Genevan artistry, further elevated by applied indices and dauphine hands. Beneath its elegant surface lies the real triumph: Chopard’s Calibre 1.96, an ultra-thin automatic movement featuring a 22k gold micro-rotor, twin barrels for an astonishing power reserve, and finishing that proudly bears both COSC certification and the Poinçon de Genève. In terms of execution, this movement stands toe-to-toe with the most revered calibres of its generation. Offered in excellent condition, this L.U.C Classic is not only one of Chopard’s most important post-1990 wristwatches — it is a modern classic in every sense of the word.

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