Introduced again in 2016, the Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Twin is a uncommon metal perpetual calendar from Chopard’s haute horlogerie L.U.C arm. It’s concurrently demonstrated Chopard’s capacity to play at this degree, undercutting choices from the Pateks and Vacherons whereas having a uniquely Chopard model. Now for 2020, the model is introducing two new variations: one other metal variant with a blue dial, in addition to a rose gold mannequin with a grey dial.
Chopard has made one comparatively minor change to the dial, however it’s a choice that I’m compelled to reward. Clear utilized hour markers substitute the Artwork Deco-style Roman numerals, leading to a dial that appears remarkably cleaner and fewer stuffy. I discovered these indices instantly evocative of the primary L.U.C 16/1860s from the mid-1990s.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model: Chopard
Mannequin: L.U.C Perpetual Twin
Dimensions: 43mm-wide, 11.47mm-thick
Water Resistance: 30 meters
Case Materials: metal or rose gold
Crystal/Lens: sapphire
Motion: L.U.C 96.22-L
Energy Reserve: 65 hours
Strap/Bracelet: alligator leather-based
Value & Availability: $24,700 in metal and TBD in Rose Gold
The L.U.C designation means one factor: actions which can be on par with among the greatest on the market. Right here, the COSC-certified L.U.C 96.22-L is hand-finished boasting Geneva stripes, perlage, and beveling all through. The rotor is finished in a 22okay white gold, for each metal and gold variants. The L.U.C 96.22-L operates at 28,00 vph and has a 65-hour energy reserve.
The motion measures 33mm-wide and a slim 6mm-thick. The case is 43mm-wide and 11.47mm-thick, which some may say is a bit on the bigger facet. (The ratio of sapphire to metal on the case again may again this argument up.) That stated, I’m certain Chopard acknowledged that there isn’t a scarcity of 39mm Perpetual Calendars on the market.
These new L.U.C Perpetual Twin fashions are good and enticing new iterations of a compellingly priced watch. I’m particularly happy with the design determination to interchange the Roman numerals with hour markers which can be paying homage to the very first L.U.C items. The Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Twin in stainless-steel with blue dial (Ref. 168561-3003) is priced at $24,700, whereas the rose gold mannequin (Ref. 161976-5003) value remains to be TBD — we are going to replace as quickly as now we have it. You’ll be able to be taught extra at chopard.com.
