24 Chopard An elegant, impressive and catching, architectural shaped, quadruple time-zone manual wristwatch in yellow gold, with bark-finish and Certificate of Authenticity.

Estimate: € 10.000 –⁠ 20.000

• Model Four Time Zones
• Year Circa 1970s
• Reference 162030
• Case Material 18K yellow gold
• Case Number 26'424, 26'425
• Bracelet Material Leather strap
• Movement Manual, 17 jewels
• Dimension 45mm width x 36mm length
• Signed Case, dial and movement
• Accessories Accompanied by Chopard Certificate of Authenticity.

While best known for chronometers and later the L.U.C series, some of Chopard’s most intriguing vintage creations explored novel functions and forms well outside mainstream horological narratives. Among these, the four-time-zone wristwatch stands as perhaps the most curious and rare expression of Chopard’s creative breadth. Dating from the 1970s era when such complications were more about statement than conventional utility, it comprises four independent time displays, each driven by its own manually wound movement and set via individual crowns. The sprawling profile, measuring approximately 45×36mm in 18k yellow gold, was clearly conceived for an international lifestyle, reportedly with the quartet of dials labelled for U.S. time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific), suggesting a bespoke or special order origin. The crisply textured cases framing the champagne-toned sub-dials with black Roman numerals convey a vintage character rarely seen outside classic dress watches; yet the quartet of independent indications transforms it into an almost sculptural object. Condition here are compelling: the case retains strong presence on the wrist with excellent caseback engravings and hallmarks, and the configuration remains wholly original to the maker’s intent.