Chopard

We have already reported on the double win by Chopard at the 2017 GPHG Awards.

Click HERE for the Initial Notification.

Click HERE for the LIVE REPORT by Don Corson

Click HERE for the Short Report about the L.U.C Full Strike by Magnus Bosse.

Chopard wins the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix and the Jewellery Watch Prize

Geneva, Wednesday November 8th 2017

Karl-Friedrich and Caroline Scheufele with 2017 GPHG Prizes

At the 2017 edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, Chopard won the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix for the L.U.C Full Strike watch and the Jewellery Watch Prize for its Lotus Blanc jewellery creation. Chopard’s watchmaking and jewellery expertise is thereby honoured, whilst the Scheufele family’s vision and passion for excellence is rewarded.

Caroline Scheufele and her brother Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, co-presidents of Chopard, were both in attendance and shared the honours on stage.

Naturally, there was a lot of hoo-hah about the Grand Prix winner L.U.C Full Strike but we should not forget the achievement for the Jewellery Watch Prize.

Lotus Blanc watch – 2017 Jewellery Watch Prize

Caroline Scheufele, co-President and Head of Jewellery Design at Chopard, collected the Jewellery Watch Prize for the Lotus Blanc piece.

Caroline Scheufele

She thanked her teams: “Chopard has achieved worldwide recognition for the quality of its High Jewellery models. I am proud of the work accomplished over the years by my design and creative teams. I wish to express my gratitude to the artisans of the High Jewellery department. Together, we daily create supremely refined models blending tradition and innovation, contemporary and ancestral techniques, stunning material combinations and perfect colour associations, together with light effects and daring designs. In this relentless quest for excellence, beauty and sophistication are a constant source of inspiration.”

The white lotus, a remarkably delicate oriental flower, symbolises purity of heart and mind. Combining the watchmaking expertise and jewellery creativity of Chopard, the Lotus Blanc watch unfurls its petals to reveal the secret watch.

Chopard Lotus Blanc close 104420-9001

Set with a total of 25.66 carats of white diamonds, the precious timepiece reflects the meticulous work of the in-house artisans.

From designer to watchmaker and from jeweller to micro-gem-setter, the full range of prestigious High Jewellery craftsmen patiently combined their talents in giving life to this daring dream: petals sparkling as if sprinkled with dewdrops open up in a smooth, flowing movement; the supple bracelet, composed of slender rows of diamonds, evokes the rippling water, on which, the flower usually rests.

Chopard Lotus Blanc open 104420-9001

L.U.C Full Strike receives the 2017 “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix

L.U.C Full Strike

After being presented with the trophy by Geneva State Councillor Pierre Maudet, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele said:

“I was absolutely not expecting to win the Aiguille d’Or this evening. I am still deeply moved by this surprise result. In 2016, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of Chopard Manufacture by launching an exceptional watch: the L.U.C Full Strike. I knew that we had created a truly unique model, but I did not anticipate such a great honour. The L.U.C Full Strike revisited one of the major horological complications, incorporating a significant innovation whilst respecting the traditions of movement development.

L.U.C Full Strike

I was the ‘conductor` orchestrating this achievement, but nothing would have been possible without the expertise and tireless commitment of our watchmaking departments on all levels – from movement designers to watchmakers and decoration specialists. I wish to thank my entire family for their support through the years. It’s a truly wonderful adventure.”

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele

As per his usual understated humility, Mr Scheufele may have been surprised to win the top prize at the Grand Prix for Horology in Geneva but as watch lovers and commentators, we had already "clocked" the L.U.C Full Strike as a firm favourite.

Caliber L.U.C 08.01-L

The L.U.C Full Strike was the highlight of the Chopard Manufacture 20th anniversary celebrations in 2016 as their first minute repeater watch that featured several world firsts. It strikes the hours, quarters and minutes on sapphire gongs for a "crystal clear" sound.

The gongs are tuned to two notes: C and F; with an unprecedented richness of tone, since this is the first time that sapphire has been used as an acoustic generator and amplifier.

Caliber L.U.C 08.01-L

L.U.C Full Strike

Two creations in ethical gold

The two awarded creations are both made of ethical gold certified Fairmined.

Fairmined Gold

The Journey to Sustainable Luxury began when Chopard, with Eco-Age, forged a philanthropic relationship with the influential South American mining NGO, the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM).  The luxury jewellery and watch company became the world’s first watch and luxury jewellery company to directly support mining communities to reach Fairmined gold certification as well as providing training, social welfare and environmental support.

Regards,

MTF

In addition to the GPHG Jewellery Watch Award, Caroline Scheufele collected the XV Edition of The Spanish Marie Claire Prix de la Moda award.

That's the 'Best International Jewellery Designer' award.

Caroline Scheufele receives Spanish Marie Claire Prix de la Moda

During a gala dinner hosted by Maria Pardo, editor in chief of Spanish Marie Claire, the magazine was also celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the publication.

Chopard’s co-president and artistic director attended the ceremony with her father, Mr. Karl Scheufele III.

Karl & Caroline Scheufele

Caroline - Congratulations from PuristS!

Regards,

MTF

Both excellent pieces!
I still remember the Chopard Owl watch that was exquisite!
I'd love to hear the Chopard chiming watch. But with only 20 in existence, it'd be hard to be granted an audience with one!
I know Mr MTF doesn't always love "Ding Dong" watches, so for him to sing such high praise of one must mean its truly magnificent!

The current Mrs MTF likes the Hedgehog......

Regards,

MTF

Chopard Hedgehog Watch




Chopard Hedgehog Watch




Chopard Hedgehog Watch




Chopard Hedgehog Watch

Hedgehogs are illegal to keep as pets in many countries/provinces/territories.  But this is definitely one I (and the government) wouldn't mind to have in my menagerie! 

Cute hedgehog.