Demonstrating Chopard’s commitment to the use of raw materials combining performance and responsible origins, Lucent Steel was the star of the show at the maison. An innovative alloy composed of 80% recycled materials, Lucent Steel was developed by Chopard for its anti-allergenic virtues, its robustness and its incomparable brilliance achieved through a meticulous recasting process. Lucent Steel was the material of choice for many of the timepieces debuted by Chopard this year
Alpine Eagle 41 XPS
Chopard is extending its Alpine Eagle range with an ultra-thin model featuring a small seconds indication. Measuring just 3.30 mm thick, the L.U.C 96.40-L movement is just one of the feats achieved by the watchmaking artisans of Chopard Manufacture. Its advanced features enable the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS to beat with chronometer-certified accuracy, while guaranteeing 65 hours of power reserve thanks to Chopard Twin technology. The Alpine Eagle 41 XPS with its 41 mm-diameter case and integrated bracelet is entirely crafted in the Maison’s workshops from Lucent Steel: an exclusive, ultra-resistant and remarkably shiny alloy made from 80% recycled materials. Its optimal proportions and textured “Monte Rosa Pink” dial endow this model with undeniable elegance and distinction; while its finishes, reflecting the highest haute horlogerie standards, have earned it recognition by the coveted Poinçon de Genève.
Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF
Since its launch in 2019, the Alpine Eagle collection has exceeded all expectations. Chopard combines precision, style, and sportiness in the second high-frequency model within the Alpine Eagle collection. The new Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF model is a 41 mm-diameter watch that is a modest 9.75 mm thick, very light, extremely robust thanks to the titanium case and equipped with an outstanding calibre. The chronometer-certified Chopard Calibre 01.12-C movement beats at the exceptional frequency of 8Hz, meaning twice as fast as a standard automatic movement. Featuring a Pitch Black dial with subtle orange accents, this exceptional timepiece houses one of the most advanced movements from Chopard’s workshops. In addition to its light weight, the Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF features a comfortable and practical 60-hour power reserve, as well as ‘Chronometer’ certification issued by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).
L.U.C 1860
The spirit of the first L.U.C timepiece is revisited in a new Lucent Steel creation bearing the Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark. In a creative gesture imbued with the innate elegance of the L.U.C collection, Chopard Manufacture draws inspiration from the first timepiece in the collection, presented in 1997, by combining the sophistication of a guilloché dial in salmon-coloured solid gold, a 36.5 mm case made of Chopard’s exclusive Lucent Steel alloy, as well as a finely crafted chronometer-certified movement. L.U.C Calibre 96.40-L is wound by a gold micro-rotor and equipped with the two barrels based on Chopard Twin technology. The model is as colourful as it is elegant, while celebrating the Manufacture’s skills expressed through meticulous finishing duly recognised by the Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark.
L.U.C 1963 Heritage Chronograph
The L.U.C 1963 Heritage Chronograph is an exclusive, numbered 25-piece limited edition. The hand-wound flyback chronograph features a 42 mm case in Lucent Steel – Chopard’s exclusive steel endowed with superior properties – along with an English-green dial and L.U.C Calibre 03.07-L delivering chronometer-certified precision. The latter is in itself a mechanical work of art offering outstanding functionality and carries the prestigious Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark. A descendant of L.U.C 03.03-L, it is hand-wound and with no date. It relies on its advanced functionalities, developed by Chopard’s R&D teams and for which four invention patents have been filed. The most visible is the flyback enabling consecutive timing operations without having to zero-reset the counters, thanks to the 4 o’clock pusher. Its extremely unusual hammer system involves three pivoting hammers with elastic arms activated by a single linear-displacement lever.
Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph
The Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph now adopts a 40.5 mm case made from Chopard’s exclusive Lucent Steel, an ultra-legible dial in a selection of colours inspired by automotive bodywork, and a superb ‘glass box’ crystal for a magnificently retro look. The bezels, crowns, and pushers of the three Lucent Steel models are in this same material, while those of the bi-material model are made from ethical 18-carat rose gold. The pushers are knurled to create a motif recalling brake pedals, while the crown features more notches to enhance the grip. On either end of the case, the lugs are welded, and the pin buckle has been redesigned, picking up the play on polished/satin-brushed finishes featured on the case. Karl-Friedrich Scheufele has personally selected four colours inspired by race cars. The Lucent Steel models feature dials named Verde Chiaro (light green) and Rosso Amarena (cherry red), each with a circular satin-brushed finish, or in Nero Corsa (racing black) with an engine-turned finish. Meanwhile, the bi-material version in Lucent Steel and ethical gold has a dial in circular satin-brushed Grigio-Blue (grey blue). During the heat of competition, racers will appreciate the 4 Hz frequency of the movement, the stop-second function, a tachymeter scale as well as the layout of the three 12-hour, 30-minute and small seconds subdials.
