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Overview of the L.U.C GMT Regulators
When I had the opportunity to try the first watch below in December 2024, I thought it would be nice to dedicate a thread to the Chopard L.U.C GMT Regulators someday.
So, here's an overview that is as complete as possible.
The watches are presented in reverse chronological order.
Best, Emmanuel
43 x 9.78 mm rose gold case.
Caliber L.U.C 98.02-L - 8 days power reserve (Quattro Technology) - Date at 4:30
credit: personal photos (1-2), A Blog to Watch (3-4) & @angelcitytime (5-6)
credit: @heirloomgallery
2/ Ref. 16/8449-3001 - Limited to 250 pieces
credit: @UptickWatchReviews (1-4) & Luxury Time Watches (5-8)
3/ Ref. 16/8449-3003 - Limited to 250 pieces
credit: HongKong Concordance Co. Limited & @emc2watches (last image only)
a/ ref. Ref. 16/1874/1 - Only Watch 2005
Palladium case
credit: Phillips & Antiquorum (4 only)
b/ Yellow gold - Limited to 250 pieces
Yellow gold case
credit: Grailzee
c/ White gold - Limited to 250 pieces
White gold case
credit: @phxwatchnut & Antiquorum
2/ ROMAN HOUR NUMERALS
The three models below feature:
a/ White gold ref. 16/1874-1001 - Limited to 250 Pieces
b/ Yellow gold - Limited to 250 Pieces
c/ Rose gold - Limited to 250 Pieces
credit: everywatchhasastory (white gold), Bonhams (yellow gold) & Tourneau (rose gold)
credit: personal photos (1-2), A Blog to Watch (3-4) & @angelcitytime (5-6)
B/ TECH REGULATOR REF. 16/8449
39.5 x 9.9 mm case
1/ Ref. 16/8449/1 - Limited to 30 pieces
Roman hour numerals
Grey minute and hour track
Stainless steel case
Caliber 4RTB - No date
credit: @heirloomgallery
2/ Ref. 16/8449-3001 - Limited to 250 pieces
Arabic hour numerals
Grey minute and hour track
Stainless steel case
Caliber 4RT - No date
credit: @UptickWatchReviews (1-4) & Luxury Time Watches (5-8)
3/ Ref. 16/8449-3003 - Limited to 250 pieces
Arabic hour numerals
Black minute and hour track
Grey guilloché dial
Stainless steel case
Caliber 4R - Date at 6 o'clock
credit: HongKong Concordance Co. Limited & @emc2watches (last image only)
C/ REF. 16/1874
39.5 x 10 x 37.5 mm case
Caliber 1.98-37089 MEC - 8 days power reserve (Quattro Technology) - Date at 6 o'clock
Two types of dials were made:
- On type with Arabic hour numerals
- Another with Roman hour numerals
1/ ARABIC HOUR NUMERALS
Arabic hour numerals
Black minute and hour track
Black guilloché dial
Palladium case
credit: Phillips & Antiquorum (4 only)
b/ Yellow gold - Limited to 250 pieces
Arabic hour numerals
Black minute and hour track
White guilloché dial
Yellow gold case
credit: Grailzee
c/ White gold - Limited to 250 pieces
Arabic hour numerals
Black minute and hour track
White guilloché dial
White gold case
credit: @phxwatchnut & Antiquorum
2/ ROMAN HOUR NUMERALS
The three models below feature:
- Roman hour numerals
- White minute and hour track
- White guilloché dial
b/ Yellow gold - Limited to 250 Pieces
c/ Rose gold - Limited to 250 Pieces
credit: everywatchhasastory (white gold), Bonhams (yellow gold) & Tourneau (rose gold)
Review of the ref. 161874-5001 by Tim Mosso
Review of the ref. 168449-3001 by Tim Mosso
Overview of the L.U.C GMT Regulators
When I had the opportunity to try the first watch below in December 2024, I thought it would be nice to dedicate a thread to the Chopard L.U.C GMT Regulators someday. So, here's an overview that is as complete as possible . The watches are presented in re...
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I like the newer ones from 2016 a tad better. Especially the dial design on most of the earlier ones has not aged timelessly in some of the earlier ones to my eyes 😊🤷🏻♂️
Those really are some great looking Chopard L.U.C GMT Regulators.
But they are not really my kind of watch, but I can still appreciate what they are. Marc
Like you, Marc, I have mixed feelings about these watches.
Definitely not the best of what LUC has done. Still, I like the regulator complication (in itself, regardless of the brand and models) and it was interesting for me to take a comprehensive look at this lineup. Thanks for chiming in. Best, Emmanuel