1960s Chopard 18kt White Gold Triple Diamond Row "TWIST" Motif Bracelet Watch

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1960s Chopard 18kt White Gold Triple Diamond Row "TWIST" Motif Bracelet Watch

About the Item

A RARE & ELEGANT HAUTE COUTURE, 1960s ULTRA-THIN 18KT WHITE GOLD L.U.CHOPARD GENEVA, TRIPLE-DIAMOND ROW, RAISED RELIEF “TWIST” MOTIF BRACELET WATCH WITH UNIQUE HIGH FASHION “CRISS-CROSS” DOUBLE “SNAKE” STYLE TEXTURED MESH BRACELET *Further Accompanied with Chopard leather presentation case CASE DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS - Fits up to 175mm wrist size * Can be resized as necessary as a complimentary service with purchase - Case Dimensions: 37mm top to bottom x 22mm Width across, 3mm case thickness - Master Gem set with Approximately 110 Brilliant White Round Cut Diamonds set in a Three-Dimensional Triple Row Diamond Twist motif with graduated diamond sizes radiating outward from dial - Dial Signed with the Legendary L. U. Chopard Geneve signature indicating the present timepieces creation and sale of the timepiece by the Chopard's main head quarter boutique in Geneva customarily responsible for producing the firms most important and highest quality examples in this timeframe - Enamel hand painted White Dial with 18kt white gold baton marker numbering system - Present Timepiece is Fully signed though out on the Case, Dial, Movement, Crown, & Clasp and in completely original condition with no stones missing or replaced & sharp signatures and hallmarks throughout - engineered with state of the art technology utilizing Chords Ultra Thin Mechanical Movement, the highest grade engineering in movements found of the 1960s -Recently cleaned & serviced in perfect Working Condition ADDITIONAL CATALOG NOTE The present timepiece is a carefully designed unique concept produced in the 1960s which combined Chopard’s highest level of design workmanship, gem setting capabilities and master watchmaking skills at the period from their head quarter boutique and executed with the highest quality standard expected with most creations of Chopard GENEVA as indicated by the timepieces dial signatures and similarly signed/hallmarked throughout the case crown and clasp also demonstrating the concepts complete execution in house by the Geneva boutique. Also, Notably, the present example has also never been offered in public at auction before and is the only known example of its kind to come to market. Designed with over 110 brilliant round cut diamonds well matched and carefully gem set with radiating sizes of stones to produce a dramatic effect, the present timepiece is a beautiful example of design concepts from the 1960s which combined the art of master gem setting in jewelry and master watchmaking to produce never before attempted haute couture high fashion runway design concepts which were previously inconceivable due to the limited technology available to produce ultra-thin movements thin enough to fit a timepiece movement into a bracelet watch concept. During this timeframe it was becoming one of the most desirable fashion trends in the jewelry and timepiece industries as new watchmaking and gem setting technologies were being introduced and as a result it enabled the most unique and collectible timepieces of the period to be created. Leading design firms such as Chopard & Piaget were the leaders of this new fashion trend of luxury timepieces which focused on unique and elaborate gem set timepiece design concepts that were designed to appear more so as high-end versatile luxury gem set bracelet concepts that could also tell the time, than that of the conventional wristwatch design concepts that society typically came to expect from timepiece design firms in past decades. For the first time in the 1960’s, commercial air travel became available to the public and as a result its development gave way to a new class in society known as the “jet setter” and with it fashion trends spread as jetsetters would easily travel from Paris to Hong Kong and London to Dubai and New York with great ease. As society traveled more easily, the hottest Haute couture fashion trends radiated all over the world from the fashion runways of Paris becoming world renown as a result and the leading design firms in jewelry and timepiece manufacturers competed to produce the most unique and iconic design concepts in all walks of fashion from jewelry, clothes and timepieces of that period for their high-profile clients to wear as accessories with one another. The accessories produced in this timeframe were specifically designed to be worn with the in-vogue attire that was becoming the world’s most popular trends and as a result timepiece concepts to push conventional designs were being commissioned by the leading firms which the world had never encountered. Chopard at this time was also at the height of their gem setting as they won several awards in design engineering and like Piaget recognized also saw the need to innovate a new technology which allowed for ultra-thin movements in order to produce exceptional gem set bracelet watch concepts such as the present example. The ability to produce a new ultra-thin movement than previously before enabled timepiece manufactures to produce never attempted designs which were simply impossible to produce before to its invention because the movement would be to thick to make a sexy and sleek 3.5mm case design such as the present example is designed with. With a case design concept as thin as 3.5mm as the present timepiece is designed with and extra attention to detail with carefully sculpted raised gold workmanship to raise the relief of the case into a three dimensionally twisted motif where the bracelet meets the timepiece case at top and bottom, Chopard was able to produce the present example which is not only beautiful and versatile as it can be worn day or night with various styles, but also timeless in fashion and with the main objective of design firm to ensure that its user who would be traveling regularly can wear it with all occasions without it going out of fashion but also comfortable as it was not too heavy or restricting on the wrist as well. In addition, taking advantage of the firm’s legendary gem setting skillsets, approximately 110 brilliant round cut diamonds have been set and carefully matched into the case design so that each stone produces a specific raised relief effect which the master gem setters and goldsmiths aimed to produce and took master skill levels and planning. The dial which bears the legendary L.U.CHOPARD GENEVA signature only found on certain period creations represents the location upon which the timepiece was also produced and sold which is also Chopard’s primary boutique and headquarters typically known for producing and retailing to Europe’s Chopards most important and highest quality pieces at this timeframe Also, adding further to the uniqueness of the present design concept, special attention to produce the concept with a flexible double 18kt textured mesh snake style Criss-Cross bracelet it is designed to add extra special dramatic effect on the wrist as more of a bracelet as well as promote extra user comfortability. As more of piece of jewelry than that of a timepiece, the present example illustrates one of the firm’s premier examples of the period and is also in perfect working condition and appears virtually unworn with sharp hallmarks throughout the dial, bracelet, clasp, crown, case back and sharp signatures which show that the timepiece has been carefully preserved over its nearly 80-year lifetime by its original owner. In addition, the timepiece is accompanied by its original Chopard leather presentation case and has been recently serviced. Also, interesting to highlight, In most design concepts by various makers from this period from Patek Philippe to Piaget, the diamond rows on the bezel typically consist of one row or two rows along the dial when more rare. The present design concept offered here stands out in comparison as it not only has three rows of diamonds, but Chopard also innovated the concept further by making the case extra thin to be more comfortable on the wrist and sleek and applying additional detail to the case using extra attention to goldsmith techniques to raise the relief of the case where diamonds are set to produce a three dimensional twist to make the present example stand out against other examples of this period in as many ways as possible. For Additional questions, video or photos, please do not hesitate to ask

Creator:
Chopard
Case Material:
18k Gold,White Gold
Stone:
Diamond,White Diamond
Stone Cut:
Round Cut
Case Dimensions:
Height: 1.46 in (37 mm)Width: 0.87 in (22 mm)
Style:
Retro
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New york, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1212321592712

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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 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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