1157Σ
Chopard
Ref. 16/91869
L.U.C. Tourbillon Limited Edition 100 pieces
A fine and rare platinum wristwatch with tourbillon, 8-Day power reserve indicator, certificate and presentation box, numbered 31 of a limited edition of 100 pieces
- Estimate
- HK$155,000 - 240,000€17,500 - 27,100$19,900 - 30,800
HK$225,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Chopard
- Year
- Circa 2008
- Reference No
- 16/91869
- Movement No
- 1’000’161
- Case No
- 1’104’990, no. 31/100
- Model Name
- L.U.C. Tourbillon Limited Edition 100 pieces
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 1.02, 33 Jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum Chopard deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 39.5mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- Further delivered with Chopard Certificate of Authenticity dated 22nd January 2019, warranty certificate card, service papers, travel pouch, winding tool, loupe and fitted presentation box
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Chopard introduced the L.U.C manufacturer in 1996 as a tribute to the founder Louis-Ulysse Chopard, which is led by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele. The idea of the new manufacture was to build movements entirely in-house from Fleurier, Switzerland. Movements manufactured by L.U.C can be seen with a Geneva Seal stamp on the movement, stating that the movement has been submitted and approved by the organization.
The present example is a beautiful limited edition number 31/100 platinum L.U.C tourbillon wristwatch. Offered in overall excellent condition, the present piece is definitely attractive and is further accompanied by the full set of accessories. Technically competent and aesthetically marvelous, the L.U.C tourbillon is a uniquely designed watch and offers collectors something beyond the ordinary.
The present example is a beautiful limited edition number 31/100 platinum L.U.C tourbillon wristwatch. Offered in overall excellent condition, the present piece is definitely attractive and is further accompanied by the full set of accessories. Technically competent and aesthetically marvelous, the L.U.C tourbillon is a uniquely designed watch and offers collectors something beyond the ordinary.
Chopard
Swiss | 1860At the age of 24, Louis-Ulysse Chopard started his company L.U.C. Chopard in Sonviller, Switzerland. Since the brand's inception in 1860, Chopard understood the need for thin and accurate pocket watches to be functional for daily wear. The brand gained world recognition in 1912 after Tsar Nicolas II became a client.
Following Louis-Ulysse's death in 1915, his sons Paul-Louis and Paul André took over the business and moved their headquarters to La Chaux-de-Fonds. In 1963, the company was taken over by Karl Scheufele, who remains the brand's owner. Arguably Chopard's most recognizable design, the "Happy" line, was inspired by Scheufele's daughter Caroline. In 1996, his son Karl-Friedrich established Chopard as a manufacturer of its own range of in-house movements under the name L.U.C., creating groundbreaking, exquisitely finished watches that have earned the brand worldwide acclaim.
Browse MakerFollowing Louis-Ulysse's death in 1915, his sons Paul-Louis and Paul André took over the business and moved their headquarters to La Chaux-de-Fonds. In 1963, the company was taken over by Karl Scheufele, who remains the brand's owner. Arguably Chopard's most recognizable design, the "Happy" line, was inspired by Scheufele's daughter Caroline. In 1996, his son Karl-Friedrich established Chopard as a manufacturer of its own range of in-house movements under the name L.U.C., creating groundbreaking, exquisitely finished watches that have earned the brand worldwide acclaim.