Launched in 1996, Chopard’s L.U.C. segment (named after Chopard's founder) was set up to commemorate Chopard's heritage as a high-precision movement manufacturer. Perhaps the ultimate expression of Chopard's watchmaking prowess, watches produced by L.U.C. include some of the most laboriously produced movements to come from Switzerland. The processes used to produce these movements include delicate hand finishing, accurate assembly, tedious testing, and careful casing. In 2004, Chopard and Parmigiani Fleurier even came together to create a certification to attest that 100% of a watch head was made in Switzerland, an attempt to combat the Swiss Government's lackluster definition of "Swiss Made” whereby only 60% of the value of a watch has to come from Switzerland. Ever since its inception, Chopard’s L.U.C. timepieces have become celebrated pieces of horology, and this limited edition Chronometer Tourbillon ref. 8502-3001 of only 100 individually numbered pieces is no different with its beautiful skeletonized grey dial, intensely beautiful manual-wind cal. L.U.C 02.08-L movement and incredibly light 40.5mm titanium case. A dress watch in style, but far more than that, this timepiece boasts a grey transparent dial that provides a captivating view of the timepiece’s movement within that includes a 60-second tourbillon that doubles as a sub-seconds dial and a power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock that provides a clear cut-out window that showcases the power reserves hand and the movement beneath – a decision that is reflected by the cut-out that was made for the tourbillon at 6 o’clock. An immaculately finished and stylishly constructed timepiece that puts horology at the forefront of its design, this incredible timepiece shines a light on Chopard’s craftmanship, their ability to create something truly special and the talents within their L.U.C. division.

An impressive display of haute horology that few watchmakers are able to achieve, the ref. 168502-3001 acts as the perfect vehicle to demonstrate just how seriously Chopard takes watchmaking and every detail required to create a timepiece of the highest caliber.