CRAFTSMANSHIP AT FULL EXPRESSION
Chopard arrives at Watches & Wonders 2026 with a collection that reflects three decades of its Manufacture in Fleurier. Each release is grounded in a philosophy that balances traditional watchmaking with material innovation, where precision is matched by restraint. This is a moment shaped not by scale, but by depth, where every detail is considered and every element serves a purpose.
A LEGACY REFINED IN STEEL
At the centre is the L.U.C 1860, a watch that returns to the piece that first defined Chopard’s in-house capability. Its 36.5mm case in Lucent Steel is measured and deliberate, designed for proportion and wearability rather than presence alone. The hand-guilloché dial introduces texture and depth, while the absence of a date preserves clarity, allowing the purity of the design to remain uninterrupted.
Beneath the surface, the movement continues this approach with quiet precision. The micro-rotor calibre reflects a level of finishing and performance that has long defined the L.U.C collection. It is a watch that reinforces its legacy not through reinvention, but through refinement.
COMPLICATION SHAPED BY PURPOSE
Alongside it, the L.U.C Strike One Titanium approaches complication with restraint. Its monochromatic titanium construction reduces visual weight while enhancing acoustic performance, allowing the chime to carry with clarity and precision. Every element is calibrated to ensure the complication remains present but never overwhelming. This balance between function and form defines the piece. The use of titanium introduces durability and lightness, while the movement remains focused on reliability and consistency. It is a complication that serves the wearer, rather than defining the watch.
ARTISTRY IN EVERY SURFACE
The L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 introduces a different perspective, where craftsmanship is expressed through material and technique. Its straw marquetry dial is constructed through a meticulous process, each element placed by hand to create depth and variation across the surface. The result is a dial that shifts subtly with light, revealing new detail over time. This level of artisanal work is supported by a movement designed for endurance, with extended power reserve and precise regulation. It is a watch that balances visual complexity with mechanical stability, ensuring that artistry and performance exist in equal measure.
TIME REDUCED TO ITS ESSENTIALS
The L.U.C XPS continues this narrative through reduction. Its ultra-thin profile and refined proportions create a presence defined by precision rather than excess. The dial, presented in a deep Prussian blue, offers clarity and depth, allowing time to be read without distraction. This simplicity is supported by a movement that prioritises efficiency and reliability. Every element is designed to serve the overall balance of the watch. It is restraint executed with intent.
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A COLLECTION DEFINED BY INTENT
Across these releases, Chopard does not seek to introduce a single defining statement. Instead, it presents a collection that explores watchmaking through material, complication, and proportion, where each piece stands independently yet contributes to a broader narrative of refinement. It reflects a watchmaking philosophy built on discipline, precision, and enduring quality. A direction that feels assured, considered, and designed to last.
