THE SOUND OF ELEGANCE
Following on from a rose gold version unveiled in 2022, the manufacture invites us to discover a variation, yet again in a limited series, of its chiming model, crafted in a metal that’s just as precious.
“The quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.” The definition of elegance given by any good dictionary evokes appearance. Yet, should it not also mention acoustic adornments? To see for yourself, you just need to listen to and enjoy the notes diffused by Chopard‘s L.U.C Strike One watch. This timepiece, flaunting an hour-strike that chimes each passing hour on a mono-block sapphire-crystal gong, akin to the crystal that covers the case, sounds out soft melodies on demand. How on Earth could you not fall under the spell of the delicacy of these crystal-clear musical arrangements! They ring out through the model’s refined 40 mm-diameter, 9.86 mm-slim ethical white gold case.
This new variation boasts a verdigris-hued dial obtained by galvanic treatment. Its center features a hand-guilloché engraved honeycomb pattern. This graphic scenography is embraced by a snailed hour chapter with concentric circles. The ensemble infuses this 25-piece, numbered limited edition with a rather sophisticated personality. Each scale played is brought to life masterfully by the L.U.C 96.32-L caliber, assembled using some 275 components. This selfwinding movement also dazzles through its performance. In addition to its comfortable 65-hour power reserve, obtained thanks to twin barrels, its chronometry is COSC-certified. What’s more, the entire watch meets Poinçon de Genève (Geneva Seal) criteria. With this LU.C. Strike One version, rigor pursues its route hand-in-hand with excellence.
