The highly eye-catching 26th Geneva International Haute Horlogerie Salon was grandly opened, and Audemars Piguet, as always, showed as wide an horizon as possible in the exhibition hall layout. The pavilion presents a classic aesthetic style that is simple without losing details. The layout and design show as much as possible the essence of the brand’s watchmaking from Brassus. People feel the heart of the brand, Audemars Piguet has always been advocating innovative watchmaking concepts, respect for tradition and the courage to challenge the limits. In 2016, Audemars Piguet brought a total of more than 30 new watch masterpieces, which will bring you both visual and spiritual enjoyment, which is expected.

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Exquisite, exquisitely limited, unique and super complicated functions. The new Chopard LUCAll-in-One watch brings together 14 outstanding functions, which are clearly displayed on the dial and the bottom of the watch. Perpetual calendar display and complete astronomical moon phase display, as well as an exquisite tourbillon. This series of watches is limited to 10 platinum models and 10 18K rose gold models, bearing the prestigious ‘Poinçon de Genève’ quality emblem. The new LUCAll-in-One watch is compatible with the essence of large complications and the elegant and powerful elegant aesthetic style of the LUC series. It fully displays the charm of color and delicate details. It is the highest point of Chopard Watchmaking Workshop. Masterpieces of timepieces, the unique master craftsmanship of the brand.

   The L.U.CAll-in-One high-complexity watch is a wonderful symbol of Chopard’s excellence in fine watchmaking. It is designed for stylish contemporary gentlemen and men with unique tastes and passion for extraordinary machinery. Its subtle watchmaking skills are fully demonstrated on the dial and the bottom of the case, as well as its excellent power reserve of up to 7 days. This tourbillon watch with perpetual calendar and astronomical display function is completely refined in Chopard’s fine watchmaking workshop. It is limited to the production of 10 platinum models with gray-blue dials and 10 rose gold models. Grey-green dial.

Superb timepieces-outstanding details

   To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Chopard, the first L.U.CAll-in-One watch was born in 2010. It is equipped with the outstanding L.U.C05.01-L. Movement, a masterpiece of micro-mechanics composed of 516 parts, which combines the most complex functions provided by the L.U.C series in one watch. Its 14 complex display systems are set on both sides of the watch, demonstrating the superb watchmaking skills of Chopard. All elements of this watch, from research and development to manufacturing, from casting gold to precision finishing of components, are strictly crafted in strict accordance with the standards of the Geneva mark. Therefore, the LUCAll-in-One watch bears witness to the principle of Chopard’s co-president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele’s independent self-made, high-quality certification, precision and strict adherence to the highest quality watchmaking principles In-depth attention.

   Chopard’s watchmaking concept of perfection is perfectly presented on the L.U.CAll-in-One watch, and its extraordinary details are obvious and ubiquitous. The case with a diameter of 46 mm has a polished and satin-finished surface texture. The extremely ergonomic design makes it particularly comfortable to wear on the wrist. All markings on the bottom of the table are engraved by hand. The dial made of solid gold is delicately engraved, and it shines through the large double date display at 12 o’clock. After engraving, it is electroplated and painted, with gray blue and platinum, bold with gray green and 18K rose gold. This watch also has carefully decorated details, the 516 parts of the movement are hand-finished to follow the most precious and exquisite traditional skills.

Impeccable legibility and overall design

   The clear and easy-to-read complex function display system of this watch also fully demonstrates its smooth design features and the superb watchmaking skills of the L.U.CAll-in-One watch. None of the layout settings is not right, and no display system is not accurate. All functions are displayed on the finely carved dial in a generous and clear way. On the dial side, the big date perpetual calendar is displayed in the form of double display windows and sub dials, with a tourbillon located below and exposing the delicate bridge plate. On the bottom side of the table, the time equation, power reserve, and sunrise and sunset times are balanced and displayed at the top, echoing the orbital astronomical moon phase display below. The moon phase display design is an iconic watchmaking feature of the L.U.C series, and also reflects Chopard’s brand culture of high quality and uncompromising. The L.U.CAll-in-One watch with a brown or blue alligator leather strap lined with crocodile leather adds a finishing touch to this remarkable timepiece.

Chopard

   Chopard is a family of haute horology controlled by the family. It has always been known for its independent watchmaking concept. Each manufacturing step of the L.U.C series watch is completely completed in the Canton of Neuchâtel, near the production sites of Merlin near Geneva and Fleurier. From movement development, finished product design, cast gold, stamping and finishing of the case, movement components, hand-crafted traditional decoration processes, surface treatment, polishing, assembly, adjustment to quality control, Chopard is fully capable of accurate internal Master all the watchmaking processes and use these peak technologies to make every LUC series watch.

Technical Parameters
Chopard L.U.CAllinOne High Complexity Watch
Limited edition of 10 pieces in 18K rose gold

 
Case:
18K Rose Gold
Total diameter 46.00 mm
Height 18.50 mm
Water resistance: 30 meters
18K Rose Gold Crown with L.U.C Logo 8.50mm
Vertical satin-finished case middle
Anti-glare sapphire crystal
Polished bezel and case back, hand-engraved case back
Anti-glare sapphire crystal case back

Movement:
Manually wound mechanical movement L.U.C05.01-L
Number of parts 516
Total diameter 33.00 mm
Height 11.75 mm
Number of gems: 42 rubies
Vibration frequency: 28’800 times per hour (4Hz)
Four barrels-patented Quattro technology
Power reserve about 170 hours (7 days)
Official Swiss Observatory Certification (COSC)
Mark of Geneva (Poinçonde Geneva)

Dial and hands:
Hand-engraved, gold-plated dial
Black and red pad printing
Swirl recessed sub-dial
Gold hour markers
Swirl silver outer ring
Gold rocket-like sword-shaped hour and minute hands
Gold Barton small seconds, perpetual calendar hands, time equation hands and 24-hour day / night indicator
Red power reserve indicator and sunrise and sunset time indicator

Function and display:

Dial surface
Central hour and minute display
Small seconds at tourbillon at 6 o’clock
9 o’clock position perpetual calendar function displays 24 hours and week
Perpetual calendar function at 3 o’clock displays month and four-year leap year cycle
Large date display at 12 o’clock

Movement side
Time equation, power reserve, 24-hour day and night display, Geneva-based sunrise and sunset time display and orbital astronomical moon phase display

Strap and buckle:
Hand-stitched brown alligator strap with brown alligator lining
18K Rose Gold Polished Folding Clasp

Model: 161925-5002–18K rose gold style with crocodile leather strap
Limited edition of 10 pieces

Technical Parameters
Chopard L.U.CAllinOne High Complexity Watch
Limited edition of 10 platinum models

 Case:

Platinum 950 total diameter 46.00 mm
Height 18.50 mm
Water resistance: 30 meters
18K White Gold Crown with L.U.C Logo 8.50mm
Vertical satin-finished case middle
Anti-glare sapphire crystal
Polished bezel and case back, hand-engraved case back
Anti-glare sapphire crystal case back

Movement:
Manually wound mechanical movement L.U.C05.01-L
Number of parts 516
Total diameter 33.00 mm
Height 11.75 mm
Number of gems: 42 rubies
Vibration frequency: 28’800 times per hour (4Hz)
Four barrels-patented Quattro technology
Power reserve about 170 hours (7 days)
Official Swiss Observatory Certification (COSC)
Mark of Geneva (Poinçonde Geneva)

Dial and hands:
Hand-engraved, galvanized, grey-blue dial
Black, white and red pad printing
Swirl recessed sub-dial
Swirl silver outer ring
Rhodium plated hour markers
Rhodium-plated rocket-like sword-shaped hour and minute hands
Rhodium-plated Barton-shaped small seconds, perpetual calendar hands, time equation hands, and 24-hour day / night indicator hands
Red power reserve indicator and sunrise and sunset time indicator

Function and display:
Dial surface
Central hour and minute display
Small seconds at tourbillon at 6 o’clock
9 o’clock position perpetual calendar function displays 24 hours and week
Perpetual calendar function at 3 o’clock displays month and four-year leap year cycle
Large date display at 12 o’clock

Movement side
Time equation, power reserve, 24-hour day and night display, Geneva-based sunrise and sunset time display, and orbital astronomical moon phase display

Strap and buckle:
Hand-stitched blue alligator strap with brown alligator lining
Polished and 18K White Gold Polished Folding Clasp

Model: 161925-9003-Platinum model with crocodile leather strap
Limited edition of 10 pieces

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