Chopard
L.U.C. Tourbillon, Reference 171914-5001 | A limited edition pink gold and diamond set tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve indication and pavé diamond dial | Circa 2013
Lot Closed
February 8, 04:05 PM GMT
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Chopard
L.U.C. Tourbillon, Reference 171914-5001
A limited edition pink gold and diamond set tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve indication and pavé diamond dial
Circa 2013
Dial: diamond pavé and pink sapphires
Calibre: cal. 4T manual winding, 33 jewels
Movement number: 113'182
Case: 18k pink gold and diamond-set, sapphire crystal display back secured by 8 screws
Case number: 1'684'252
Closure: 18k yellow gold and diamond set Chopard buckle
Size: 39 mm diameter
Signed: case, crystal and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Chopard Certificate of Origin, product literature, loupe and presentation case with outer packaging
In 1996 Chopard started to produce watch movements again giving birth to the the L.U.C collection, named after its founder Louis Ulysse Chopard. Part of this collection, the present watch was manufactured in 2013 and features a highly complicated tourbillon, beautifully displayed amongst hundreds of diamonds, perfectly crafted by the skilled watchmakers and jewelers at Chopard in Fleurier. The dial is set with 99 diamonds weighing 7.15 carats in total, while the case boasts an impressive 101 diamonds weighing 15.80 carats in total, gifting the entire piece a total diamond weight of 22.95 carats.
Large baguette diamonds may be spotted from all sides, except from the back, where the complicated and handcrafted movement may be admired. The sophisticated tourbillon carriage is revealed on the dial, while the rest is completely decked-out in diamonds, including the power reserve indication.
The present model is part of a limited edition of 25 pieces and the tourbillon is certified by both COSC and the Geneva seal, a rare characteristic that showcases the horological achievement of its manufacture.