Chopard Vintage
20th Century Chopard Vintage
Stainless Steel
1960s Chopard Vintage
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century Swiss Chopard Vintage
18k Gold
1980s French Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s European Art Deco Chopard Vintage
Diamond, Gold
1960s Swiss Artist Chopard Vintage
Diamond, Hematite, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chopard Vintage
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Chopard Vintage
Diamond, Stainless Steel
20th Century Swiss Chopard Vintage
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Swiss Chopard Vintage
Diamond, Gold
1990s Swiss Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Swiss Chopard Vintage
Diamond, Gold
1990s Swiss Chopard Vintage
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Swiss Chopard Vintage
18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Retro Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Swiss Hollywood Regency Chopard Vintage
Brass, Chrome
1970s Swiss Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Chopard Vintage
18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Swiss Artisan Chopard Vintage
White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Chopard Vintage
Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Swiss Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Swiss Chopard Vintage
Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Swiss Chopard Vintage
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Swiss Chopard Vintage
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Chopard Vintage
Yellow Gold, White Gold
1980s Swiss Contemporary Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Swiss Chopard Vintage
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Chopard Vintage
1970s Swiss Contemporary Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Artisan Chopard Vintage
Gold, Steel
1970s Modern Chopard Vintage
Gold
1970s Modern Chopard Vintage
Gold
1990s Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Swiss Chopard Vintage
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
1980s Swiss Contemporary Chopard Vintage
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Swiss Chopard Vintage
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Swiss Chopard Vintage
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Swiss Chopard Vintage
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Swiss Chopard Vintage
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1990s Swiss Chopard Vintage
20th Century Swiss Artisan Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Art Deco Chopard Vintage
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Swiss Modern Chopard Vintage
White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Modern Chopard Vintage
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Swiss Contemporary Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Chopard Vintage
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Chopard Vintage
Diamond, White Gold
1980s Swiss Contemporary Chopard Vintage
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Chopard Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Swiss Chopard Vintage
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Swiss Chopard Vintage
20th Century Swiss Chopard Vintage
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In 1860, a 24-year-old son of a farmer, Louis-Ulysse Chopard (1836–1915), established the L.U.C. company — now known simply as Chopard, rather than by the founder’s initials — in Sonvilier, Switzerland. His initial work evolved from making mechanical movements to building the watches themselves, concentrating on making the pocket watch slimmer to carry for everyday use while also ensuring it was precise and reliable.
Early successes for Chopard included providing watches for the punctuality needs of the Swiss Railway Company. Recognizing the international market for Swiss watchmaking, Chopard traveled across Europe and Russia, with Czar Nicholas II becoming a client in 1912.
Chopard’s son, Paul-Louis, took over after Louis-Ulysse’s death in 1915 and expanded the business to La Chaux-de-Fonds. In 1937, the company relocated to the watchmaking center of Geneva, where they could mark their work with the prestigious Geneva Seal. (Paul-Louis’s son, Paul-André, took the reins in 1943.) Business thinned in the postwar years, and Paul-André’s sons declined the opportunity to take over for their father.
In 1963, Chopard was acquired by German goldsmith and watchmaker Karl Scheufele III and his wife, Karin. Under their ownership, Chopard added jewelry to its offerings. The popular Happy Diamonds wristwatch debuted in 1976 — it launched a collection, which now features bracelets, rings and other items. The distinctive watch sees dozens of glittering diamonds, loosed from their settings, moving freely around the dial.
The story goes that the in-house designer Ronald Kurowski was inspired by the kinetic glimmers of sunlight on a waterfall in the Black Forest. He would then develop the innovative system for the Happy Diamonds timepiece that he hoped would essentially mimic his experience in the woods.
A young Caroline Scheufele — Karl and Karin’s daughter, who would later become copresident and artistic director — led the introduction of a Happy Diamonds jewelry line in 1985, with her design for a playful clown pendant with a belly full of jittering precious stones. Subsequent lines and accessories such as the Happy Dreams bracelet, Happy Hearts collection and the Happy Sport watches further enhanced Chopard’s range of dynamic adornment.
The Scheufele family-run company continues to be synonymous with excellence in timepieces, such as its role as the official timekeeper for the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, creating all of its movements in-house. And Chopard is constantly developing its wares, from sunglasses and fragrances to recent introductions of high-end handbags.
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- Is Chopard a good watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chopard has been manufacturing luxury watches since 1860. The watches are more fashionable than functional, but they're extremely high quality and on the same par as Rolex, Cartier and Patek Philippe.
- What is Chopard famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Chopard name is most famous for its luxury watches, jewelry and accessories. The company started in 1860 as watchmaker Louis-Ulysse Chopard gained fame for his exquisite skills. Its reputation is built upon the dedication to excellence and fine quality materials that are used in the production of its watches and other items. Shop a collection of Chopard watches, jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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