Chopard

  • Limited Edition

L.U.C Flying T Twin

40 mm, automatic, ethical white gold

Ref. Number: 161978-1001

Description

With the new L.U.C Flying T Twin timepiece, Chopard presents a new watch equipped with its flying tourbillon movement. As technical as it is aesthetically pleasing, it is also distinguished by its remarkable appearance: a blue dial in hand-guilloché gold, impeccable proportions and an ultra-thin case in ethical 18-carat white gold make this an exceptional addition to the L.U.C. collection. This extremely refined 50-piece limited series designed for contemporary gentlemen who are connoisseurs of fine watchmaking bears the 'Poinçon de Genève' quality hallmark and is chronometer-certified by the COSC.

Specifications

Case & Dial

METAL
18-carat white gold
CASE DIAMETER
40
DIAL
In galvanically treated blue gold - hand-guilloché centre adorned with a honeycomb pattern - rhodium-plated Arabic numeral and chevron-type hour-markers
WATER-RESISTANT
30 metres
CASE-BACK
see-through sapphire crystal
CROWN MATERIAL
18-carat white gold
FRONT GLASS
glareproofed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal

Movement

MOVEMENT
L.U.C 96.24-L
TYPE OF WINDING
self-winding mechanical movement
COMPLICATIONS
tourbillon
POWER RESERVE
Power Reserve of approximately 65 hours, L.U.C Twin Technology (two stacked barrels)
CERTIFICATION(S)
Certified chronometer (COSC)
FREQUENCY
3.5 Hz (25,200 vibrations per hour)
DECORATION ON MOVEMENT
bridges adorned with Côtes de Genève, circular-grained mainplate
BALANCE SPRING
flat
BALANCE WHEEL
with three spokes
OSCILLATING WEIGHT
22-carat gold
MOVEMENT DIMENSIONS
Ø 27.40 mm
MOVEMENT THICKNESS
3.30 mm
NUMBER OF MOVEMENT PARTS
189
JEWELS
25

Strap & Buckle

STRAP
blue alligator leather strap (matt square plate) with hand sewn matching tones , lining: alligator brown
BUCKLE TYPE
pin buckle
BUCKLE MATERIAL
18-carat white gold

Other

LIMITED EDITION
50
CHOPARD BOUTIQUE EXCLUSIVITY
No

Movement

Entirely developed, produced and assembled in Chopard's Haute Horlogerie workshops and chronometer-certified by the COSC, the L.U.C 96.24-L mechanical self-winding movement is the first automatic flying tourbillon calibre developed by Chopard Manufacture. It beats at a frequency of 25,200 vibrations per hour (3.5 Hz) and has a 65-hour power reserve thanks to Twin technology, a system invented by Chopard that combines two coaxial barrels. The latter represent a particularly remarkable technical feat given the extreme thinness of the movement, which is just 3.3 mm thick. This movement bearing the 'Poinçon de Genève' quality hallmark is wound by means of a 22-carat gold micro-rotor.

Luxury watch collection
L.U.C watches for men

L.U.C men's watches epitomise the highest standard of Swiss watchmaking. The steps involved in making L.U.C watches are all performed at the Maison’s Geneva and Fleurier workshops. These exceptional luxury watches stemming from meticulous workmanship meet the aspirations of the contemporary gentleman.