254 Chopard An incredibly elegant, refined, and extremely rare, oval shaped bracelet, manual wristwatch in white gold with Lapis Lazuli dial, diamond set bezel and oval shaped diamond set bracelet.
Estimate: € 10.000 – 20.000
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- Model Bracelet Watch
- Year Circa 1980s
- Reference 5038
- Case Material 18K white gold and diamonds
- Case Number 31'876
- Bracelet Material 18K white gold and diamonds bracelet, approximate length 160mm
- Movement Manual, 17 jewels
- Dimension 41.5mm width x 27mm length
- Signed Case, dial and movement
At a time when wristwatches were increasingly seen not merely as instruments but as expressions of personal style, Chopard distinguished itself through designs that placed elegance, fluidity, and sensual form at the forefront. Reference 5038 belongs squarely to this tradition, conceived less as a conventional watch and more as a jewel that happens to tell the time.The defining characteristic of the present example lies in its sculptural bracelet construction. Crafted in white gold and entirely pavé-set with diamonds, the openwork, looping form wraps around the wrist with a lightness and grace that recalls haute joaillerie rather than classical watchmaking. At the centre sits an oval case, itself framed by a diamond-set bezel that subtly echoes the contours of the bracelet. The vivid blue lapis lazuli dial provides a striking chromatic contrast. The signature Chopard hands complete the composition with quiet precision. Watches of this nature were often conceived for an elegant female clientele who valued refinement over overt display, favouring pieces that could transition effortlessly from afternoon to evening. The integration of case and bracelet is seamless, underscoring the notion that this is not a watch attached to a bracelet, but a single, coherent object designed as a whole. Such creations were frequently produced in limited numbers, often tailored to specific markets or commissions, which today adds to their rarity and desirability. In sum, the Chopard reference 5038 is a compelling testament to an era when creativity and craftsmanship were allowed to flourish without compromise.
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