218 Chopard A fine and sporty, St. Moritz, wristwatch in steel, with skeletonzied dial and sapphire caseback.
Estimate: € 5.000 – 10.000
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| model | St. Moritz Skeleton |
|---|---|
| year | Circa 1985 |
| reference | 8025 C |
| case material | Stainless steel |
| case number | 10'478 |
| bracelet material | Stainless steel Chopard bracelet, approximate length 195mm |
| movement type | Manual, jewelled |
| dimension | 32mm Diameter |
| signed | Case, dial and movement |
It is often said that the golden age of design in the 1970s and 1980s produced some of the most fearless and forward-thinking watchmaking. Few models embody this spirit as confidently as the Chopard St. Moritz. Introduced in 1980 by a young Karl-Friedrich Scheufele—who would later help steer the maison into the modern era, the St. Moritz was Chopard’s first sports watch in steel, a bold departure for a house renowned for its classical elegance. Named after the jet-set Alpine resort, this integrated sports-luxury timepiece was a confident declaration of intent, fusing Swiss precision with a distinctly cosmopolitan flair. The present example is no ordinary St. Moritz. Beneath its robust stainless steel case—accented by eight exposed screws in yellow gold—lies an extraordinary skeletonized movement, finely hand-finished in gilt and rhodium tones, revealing a dazzling interplay of bridges, gears, and wheels in full mechanical poetry. The transparency of the movement invites the viewer into the very soul of the timepiece, and the bold blued steel hands float with perfect legibility above the intricate landscape. Preserved in excellent condition and fitted to its original integrated bracelet, this rare and charismatic execution of the St. Moritz skeleton ranks among the most coveted expressions of Chopard’s early foray into modern horological design. A deeply sophisticated piece for the collector who appreciates both form and substance.
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