Chopard L.U.C Engine One Reference Guide
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Chopard L.U.C Engine One Reference Guide

By quattro · Feb 22, 2025 · 18 replies
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Emmanuel, known as quattro on WatchProSite, offers a detailed look at the Chopard L.U.C Engine One and Engine One H Tourbillon models. His post, featuring personal and credited photography, provides an invaluable reference for these distinctive, car-inspired timepieces. This article delves into the specific references and limited editions, making these 2010 and 2013 releases discoverable for new and seasoned collectors alike.

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During a recent visit to the Chopard manufacture in Fleurier, I was presented this model from 2013: the L.U.C Engine One H Tourbillon.

Not my personal type of watch, as the industrial look and car inspired aesthetic doesn't appeal to me, but I still thought interesting to post about it, together with its sibling from 2010: the L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon.

Best to you all.


A/ L.U.C Engine One H Tourbillon (introduced in 2013)

H shaped case of 35 x 44.5 mm powered by caliber L.U.C 04.02-L

1/ Ref. 168560-? - Titanium DLC case with red hands (limites to 5 pcs)



personal photo





credit: @yohann_artintime 


2/ Ref. 168560-? - Titanium DLC case with orange hands  (limites to 5 pcs)









credit: @yohann_artintime


3/ Ref. 168560-3001 Titanium case (limited to 100 pcs)













credit: hodinkee



credit: @carlostorres351


B/ L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon (introduced in 2010)

Case of 35.4 x 44.4 x 10.9 mm powered by caliber L.U.C 1TRM (which is also mentioned as L.U.C 04.01-L)

1/ Ref. 168526-3003 Titanium (limited to 100 pcs)















credit: sharif jewellers



credit: @khalid_bin_ahmad


2/ Ref. 168526-3001 Titanium (limited to 150 pcs)







credit: a blog to watch 





credit: @wristshotdude


3/ Ref. 168526-3002 Titanium



credit: chopard 



credit: @david_roditi_at_chopard


4/ Ref. 161939-5001 Rose gold







credit: deployant 

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TeutonicCarFan
Feb 22, 2025

Not my style, but I love how chopard makes so many cool and unique cases and designs. I love my Lange but they use the case on many different models, which is a great cas,e but I also like owning variety among my watches as well

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AuHavrePro
Feb 22, 2025

and to me, the two versions with orange details stand out as the most aesthetically compelling . Thanks a lot for the high quality pictures, as us always the case. Cheers, Filip

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Tim_M
Feb 22, 2025

I realize that it's not to all tastes, but I've always loved the Engine One. The original vertically-oriented models were my favorites because they do look quite like the orientation of valve covers on a traditional V-format engine. These always struck me as a better approach to celebrating the axis of car and watch enthusiasts without slapping the logo of a specific car brand somewhere on the product. Best Regards, Tim

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quattro
Feb 22, 2025

Indeed, he orange variants really pop. Best, Emmanuel

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quattro
Feb 22, 2025

I looks a bit like a cassette tape.

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quattro
Feb 22, 2025

These watches were made for car lovers and having some engine-related knowledge (which isn’t my case unfortunately) certainly helps to fully understand and appreciate them. Best regards, Emmanuel

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