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Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch L.U.C Leather Strap Estate Jewelry

Name: Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch L.U.C Leather Strap Estate Jewelry
Brand: Chopard
Price: 12900 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

A classic Chopard L.U.C 12.96 caliber watch made of 18 karat yellow gold with an original leather strap. Designed by Michel Parmigiani, the model features a white face with gold Arabic numerals on 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, a small seconds feature and a skeleton back. The movement is automatic self-wind. This unisex watch is equipped with L.U.C 12.96 caliber. Chopard launched their own watchmaking manufacture in 1993. Right after the launch, the company started to program an original caliber. L.U.C 1.96 was introduced in 1996 and gained a huge success. Professional media called it "probably the finest automatic movement being produced in Switzerland today" and awarded it the "Watch of the Year." L.U.C 1.96 remains in production today and is an amazing example of modern technology. The punctuated abbreviation L. U. C stands for founder Louis Ulysse Chopard. Sometimes it could be spelled as “LUC” and never as “L.U.C.”, so there is something to pay attention to while buying vintage Chopard watch. Chopard Manufacture produces the L.U.C calibers mostly by hands. This bold minimalist vintage watch is made of 18 karat yellow gold; it carries a Swiss made automatic movement and an original Chopard leather strap. Serial and reference numbers 1503631 and 115057. All the watch parts are original Chopard. This Chopard watch case is 1 9/16" (39 mm) in diameter and ¼” (5 mm) thick. The watch with the original Chopard leather strap measures 9 3/8" x ¾” (23.5 x 1.9 cm) and fits for an up to 8" (20-cm) wrist. The vintage watch weighs 68.2 grams. About Chopard: Chopard was initially established in 1860 as a watchmaking brand. Along with the high-end watches, the Swiss company is famous for its luxury jewelry pieces. Meaningful heart-shaped design, floating diamonds and red-carpet fame — those are all the parts of Chopard’s authentic concept. The core of Chopard philosophy is Joie de Vivre and Freedom of Creativity. In 1976 this philosophy led the Maison to create the first watch with free-moving diamonds between crystal glass. “Diamonds are happier when they are free” — this motto goes along the lines with Chopard spirit. The concept of Happy Diamonds works for jewelry as well. Each brand’s piece is made in one of its three production sites. The culture of craftsmanship and quality standards are exemplary high here. For instance, Chopard only uses diamonds with fluorescence between “none” and “faint”. Recently the brand has been following the strict rules of sustainable and ethical jewelry production. Responsibly sourcing diamonds and gold has become a necessity for the brand’s values. The latest update on this matter was Chopard’s promise to make all the gold used to craft their jewelry 100% ethical.

Creator:

Chopard

Case Material:

18k Gold,Yellow Gold

Weight:

68.2 g

Strap Material:

Leather

Case Shape:

Round

Movement:

Case Dimensions:

Height: 0.2 in (5 mm)Diameter: 1.54 in (39 mm)Length: 0.27 in (6.75 mm)

Place of Origin:

Switzerland

Period:

1990-1999

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1990s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Once sold, the watch will be serviced by an authorized watchmaker. We give one year warranty on the movement.

Seller Location:

Beverly Hills, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: IEOO 10-221stDibs: LU6917312902

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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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