Chopard L.U.C XP Tonneau mechanical self-winding watch

The new Chopard watch is characterized by the exceptional shaped movement certified by the COSC, the L.U.C Calibre 3.97. This new tonneau watch represents the ultra-thin interpretation of the tonneau or barrel-shaped model. The ultra-thin watches are increasingly popular in a last couple of years, and they are certainly the leading trend for 2011. These elegant watches easily match any classic or formal attire, applying the simple fashion rule for watches: “the thinner - the dressier”.

This time, the sunburst silver dia dial is trimmed down and features Arabic numerals accompanied with more elongated Dauphine appliques. As you can see on the picture, the Chopard L.U.C XP Tonneau is pretty modern in appearance but preserves the traditional appeal embodied in fine, slender lines.

The watch indicates hours, minutes and small seconds. A discrete window, positioned at 6 o’clock. The ultra-thin self-winding L.U.C. Calibre 3.97 is only 3.30 mm thick but still able to provide over 65 hours of power reserve. This is an in-house movement, completely designed, developed and tested in Chopard’s workshops. The sapphire crystal case-back allows for the full view of the engine.

The L.U.C XP Tonneau is available in 18-carat rose or white gold with satin-brushed and polished finishing, mounted on a brown or black alligator leather strap fitted with a gold pin buckle.

• Ref. 162294-1001 L.U.C XP Tonneau in 18-carat white gold.
  
• Ref. 162294-5001 L.U.C XP Tonneau in 18-carat rose gold.