Chopard L.U.C XP Skeletec Cortina Anniversary

Kong · 2012-09-06T23:58:47Z

Discover the Chopard L.U.C XP Skeletec Cortina's 40th Anniversary Edition, featuring an ultra-thin skeletonized L.U.C Calibre 96.17-S movement.

A special edition created for Cortina’s 40th Anniversary

Chopard collaborates with Cortina Watch to create a spectacular, limited edition of its L.U.C XP Skeletec to pay tribute to the exclusive retailer of luxury timepieces as well as to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

The latest addition to the XP line, the sophisticated and elegant L.U.C XP Skeletec epitomising the philosophy of essentials. Its mechanical self-winding movement, L.U.C Calibre 96.17-S, takes the art of meticulous workmanship to extreme lengths. This ultra-thin movement equipped with two barrels is the first skeletonised calibre produced by Chopard Manufacture.

After launching several Tech models with openworked dials, Chopard is moving a step further in the art of meticulous craftsmanship with the L.U.C XP Skeletec model, revealing one of the most demanding accomplishments in the field of Haute Horlogerie: an ultra-thin skeletonised movement.

An ultra-thin skeletonised movement
Ultra-thin L.U.C Calibre 96.17-S, the first skeletonised movement ever made by Chopard Manufacture, features a blend of technical sophistication and refined elegance. This self-winding calibre beating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz), boasts a 65-hour power reserve thanks to the Twin® technology, a Chopard-patented system combining two coaxial barrels and representing a truly remarkable technical feat in light of the extreme slenderness of the 3.3 mm-thick movement. Its mainplate adorned with Côtes de Genève on the dial side, as well as its bridges, are meticulously openworked to reveal its inner workings. The latter are rhodium-plated black and create a contrast that cleverly highlights the gilded gear wheels visible both on the dial side and through the back.

Distinctive design
The silvered satin-brushed dial forming a ring between the case and the heart of the watch enables clear readability of the time. The unexpected two-tone effect it creates with the 18-carat rose gold case adds considerable strength of character to this model that derives unique elegance from this distinctive design feature. Two gilded Dauphine-type hands and the inscription L.U.Chopard on the glareproofed sapphire crystal further enhance the refined appearance of this 39.5 mm-diameter ultra-thin watch.

The limited edition watch is offered on an alligator leather strap with an 18-carat rose gold pin buckle. This version is specially created in a 40-piece exclusive series with the engraving of “Cortina Watch 40th Anniversary” on the backcase and is delivered in a special box bearing an engraved plaque celebrating the occasion.

Technical characteristics

Case:
•   18-carat rose gold
•   Total diameter   39.50 mm
•   Thickness        7.13 mm
•   Water resistance   30 metres
•   18-carat rose gold crown with L.U.C logo 4.00 mm
•   Glareproofed sapphire crystal with L.U.Chopard inscription
•   Exhibition back with glareproofed sapphire crystal

Movement:
•   Mechanical self-winding skeletonised movement   L.U.C 96.17-S
•   Total diameter       27.40 mm
•   Thickness           3.30 mm
•   Number of jewels    29
•   Frequency        28,800 vph (4Hz)
•   Power reserve      65 hours
•   Bridges adorned with Côtes de Genève motif
•   Two barrels, Twin® technology

Dial and hands:
•   Silvered satin-brushed dial
•   Gilded hour-markers
•   Gilded Dauphine hour and minute hands

Functions and displays:
•   Central hour and minute display

Strap and buckle:
•   Hand-sewn matt brown alligator leather
•   18-carat rose gold pin buckle

Ref. 161936-5002 – In 18-carat rose gold – 40-piece limited edition

Press Release

Chopard L.U.C XP Skeletec Cortina Anniversary

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