Chopard L.U.C Time Traveler. OneThe first worldtime watch in the L.U.C collection from Chopard comes in three elegant versions offering a wide choice with regard to colour, appearance and preciousness. Prices of the Chopard L.U.C Time Traveler One are: in stainless steel (ref. 168574-3001) Euro 12,610 / US$ 12,800; in red gold (ref. 161942-5001) Euro 22,170 / US$ 22,500; in platinum (ref. 161942-9001) Euro 34,680 / US$ 35,200.
The first worldtime watch in the L.U.C collection from Chopard comes in three elegant versions offering a wide choice with regard to colour, appearance and preciousness.
The dial of the L.U.C Time Traveler One is an eye-catcher and operates in concentric layers. A central hand indicates the date, while a surrounding railway track circle serves to read off the hours and minutes of the local time zone – swept over by Dauphine-type hands typical of the watches in the L.U.C collection and adjusted via a crown positioned at 2 o’clock.
Moving outwards, a large 24-hour graduated ring operates in coordination with the disc bearing the reference cities symbolising the 24 main time zones. Once they are synchronised with the local time zone via the 4 o’clock crown, no other adjustment is required.
The most precious version appears in a platinum case which frames a subtle blue-tinged grey colour where the worldtime ring is half silver-toned to mark the daytime hours.
The 18-carat rose gold version features a silver-toned dial with the exception of the night-time hours that are shown in deep blue on its 24-hour disc.
Finally, the sportier L.U.C Time Traveler One comes in a stainless steel case matched to a sunburst black dial with contrasting orange accents. The worldtime ring stands out clearly, with a slate grey half indicating the night-time hours, and a silver-toned half showing daytime.
In each of these three versions, the satin-brushed and polished case of the L.U.C Time Traveler One measures 42 mm in diameter, an ideal size to ensure the legibility of the various indications.
The 4 o’clock crown bears a modern stylised globe motif, while its 2 o’clock counterpart is engraved with the L.U.C logo.
The L.U.C Time Traveler One is based on an all-new calibre entirely developed, produced and finished in the Chopard Manufacture workshops in Fleurier. Visible through a transparent case-back, the self-winding Calibre 01.05-L is distinguished by a 6.52 mm thickness and offers a 60-hour power reserve or two and a half days. Beating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour), the movement is chronometer-certified by the COSC.
Finishes are in line with the highest standards and include decorations such as chamfering and Côtes de Genève applied to the various components.
Prices of the Chopard L.U.C Time Traveler One are: in stainless steel (ref. 168574-3001) Euro 12,610 / US$ 12,800; in red gold (ref. 161942-5001) Euro 22,170 / US$ 22,500; in platinum (ref. 161942-9001) Euro 34,680 / US$ 35,200. chopard.com
The dial of the L.U.C Time Traveler One is an eye-catcher and operates in concentric layers. A central hand indicates the date, while a surrounding railway track circle serves to read off the hours and minutes of the local time zone – swept over by Dauphine-type hands typical of the watches in the L.U.C collection and adjusted via a crown positioned at 2 o’clock.
Moving outwards, a large 24-hour graduated ring operates in coordination with the disc bearing the reference cities symbolising the 24 main time zones. Once they are synchronised with the local time zone via the 4 o’clock crown, no other adjustment is required.
The most precious version appears in a platinum case which frames a subtle blue-tinged grey colour where the worldtime ring is half silver-toned to mark the daytime hours.
The 18-carat rose gold version features a silver-toned dial with the exception of the night-time hours that are shown in deep blue on its 24-hour disc.
Finally, the sportier L.U.C Time Traveler One comes in a stainless steel case matched to a sunburst black dial with contrasting orange accents. The worldtime ring stands out clearly, with a slate grey half indicating the night-time hours, and a silver-toned half showing daytime.
In each of these three versions, the satin-brushed and polished case of the L.U.C Time Traveler One measures 42 mm in diameter, an ideal size to ensure the legibility of the various indications.
The 4 o’clock crown bears a modern stylised globe motif, while its 2 o’clock counterpart is engraved with the L.U.C logo.
The L.U.C Time Traveler One is based on an all-new calibre entirely developed, produced and finished in the Chopard Manufacture workshops in Fleurier. Visible through a transparent case-back, the self-winding Calibre 01.05-L is distinguished by a 6.52 mm thickness and offers a 60-hour power reserve or two and a half days. Beating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour), the movement is chronometer-certified by the COSC.
Finishes are in line with the highest standards and include decorations such as chamfering and Côtes de Genève applied to the various components.
Prices of the Chopard L.U.C Time Traveler One are: in stainless steel (ref. 168574-3001) Euro 12,610 / US$ 12,800; in red gold (ref. 161942-5001) Euro 22,170 / US$ 22,500; in platinum (ref. 161942-9001) Euro 34,680 / US$ 35,200. chopard.com
Good job, Chopard. The dial of the platinum version is different from anything else.
ReplyDeleteAgree. I am very impressed. Pretty large at 42mm but it helps to enhance readability so I think it's ok.
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