Chopard L.U.C. 2000 Sport Certified Chronometer Ref. 16/2000
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1997
Maker / issuer
ChopardThis Chopard L.U.C. 2000 Sport, reference 16/2000, is a stainless steel, self-winding chronometer wristwatch produced in a limited edition of 2000 pieces. Launched circa 1997, it features a 39 mm diameter case with a polished and brushed finish, a wide curved bezel, and concave lugs.
The watch is powered by the L.U.C. Calibre 4.96 movement, which is rhodium-plated and features 31 jewels, an anodized black micro-rotor, and a straight-line lever escapement. The black dial includes an engine-turned center with a repeated dart pattern, applied steel indices, and a date aperture. The watch is worn on a black rubber strap with a stainless steel Chopard buckle. Included with the lot are a chronometer certificate and a booklet.
The dial, case, and movement are signed by the maker, and the case back is transparent, secured by eight screws.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Self-winding wristwatch with date
- Maker
- Chopard
- Edition
- 2000
- Movement
- L.U.C. Cal. 4.96
- Reference
- 16/2000
- Case Diameter
- 39 mm
- Serial Number
- 0813
- Movement Number
- 4001971
- Maker / attribution
- Chopard
Design
- Case and Dial
- The wristwatch is encased in a two-body stainless steel housing measuring 39 mm in diameter and 9 mm in thickness. The exterior finishes consist of both polished and brushed surfaces, complemented by a wide curved bezel and concave lugs. A screw-down winding crown facilitates operation, while the watch is fitted with sapphire crystals. The back is transparent, allowing for visibility of the internal mechanics, and is secured by eight screws. The black dial features a central guilloche section with a repeated dart pattern. Applied steel dart indices are positioned on a secondary guilloche reserve, complemented by outer minute divisions and outermost 1/5 second divisions. Luminous block indices are situated at five-minute intervals. The dial includes a date aperture and is paired with luminous steel dauphine hands; the second hand features an L.U.C. counterpoise.
- Visible features
- • Black rubber strap with signed buckle • Applied dart indices on dial • Engine-turned guilloche dial pattern • Luminous dauphine hands
- Movement and Escapement
- The watch is powered by the L.U.C. Calibre 4.96, a self-winding movement featuring rhodium plating and fausses cotes decoration. It contains 31 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement. The assembly includes a monometallic balance that is adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism, and five positions. Technical components of the movement include a shock-absorber and a self-compensating flat balance-spring. A notable feature is the anodized black micro-rotor, which is engraved with the text "LUC 2000".
- Condition and Accompanying Items
- The auction description provides a grading for the watch components. The dial is described as grade 1-01 (as new), and the hands are identified as original to the piece. The lot includes the original chronometer certificate and a booklet. The watch was originally launched in 1997.
Identification
- Reference
- 16/2000
- Serial number
- 0813
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Overhaul recommended by auction description
- Research required: Limited edition production context requires verification of individual number significance