Chopard L.U.C Tourbillon Only Watch 2013
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2013
Maker / issuer
ChopardThe Chopard L.U.C Tourbillon Only Watch 2013 Edition is a unique platinum chronometer wristwatch created specifically for the 2013 Only Watch auction. This timepiece is distinguished by its hand-engraved dial and movement, reflecting the specialized output of Chopard Manufacture.
It houses the L.U.C Calibre 02.17-L, a mechanical movement engineered to provide a 9-day power reserve, which is indicated on the dial. The watch features a visible one-minute tourbillon regulator at the 6 o'clock position. The exterior is crafted from platinum and is water-resistant, complemented by a branded 18K white gold buckle. As a unique iteration, the watch is accompanied by its original fitted box and certification documents.
This specific piece forms part of the L.U.C collection, honoring the firm's founder through high-complication horology and independent production standards within the Chopard Manufacture entity.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Tourbillon wristwatch
- Movement
- L.U.C Calibre 02.17-L
- Case Material
- Platinum
- Power Reserve
- 9 days
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Buckle Material
- 18K white gold
- Dial Decoration
- Hand-engraved
- Reference Number
- 161929-9001
- Maker / attribution
- Chopard
Design
- Visible features
- • Visible one-minute tourbillon cage at 6 o'clock • Power reserve scale marked from 1 to 9 • Rose gold-toned Roman numeral hour indices • Hand-engraved guilloche patterns on the dial surface
- Case and Dial Construction
- The timepiece features a water-resistant case fashioned from platinum. The dial exhibits intricate, hand-engraved surface decoration, which is a signature element for this unique auction edition. The layout includes a power reserve indicator located in the upper portion of the dial, calibrated to track the movement's 9-day energy capacity. The dial is styled with applied Roman numeral hour markers, finished in a rose or pink gold tone, which contrast against the engraved silver-toned guilloche texture of the dial plate. A visible aperture at the 6 o'clock position reveals the one-minute tourbillon regulator, centered within the lower dial field.
- Movement and Complications
- The watch is powered by the L.U.C Calibre 02.17-L, which was designed and produced within the Chopard Manufacture. This movement serves as the base for the unique edition's chronometric performance and tourbillon function. The inclusion of the tourbillon serves as a regulator for the movement's oscillation. The movement is noted to be hand-engraved, consistent with the unique decorative finish applied to the exterior dial of the watch. It is engineered to sustain a long power reserve of 9 days, a technical hallmark of this specific L.U.C calibre series.
- Provenance and Documentation
- This watch was specifically created as a one-of-a-kind production for the 2013 edition of Only Watch. It represents the manufacturer's commitment to independent watchmaking under the Chopard Manufacture entity, which was established by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele to ensure internal control over the creation of high-complication movements. The watch is offered as a complete set, including its designated fitted box and certificate, which verifies its status as an official Only Watch 2013 piece. No additional ownership history is provided.
Identification
- Reference
- 161929-9001
- 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: Condition of internal movement components not explicitly detailed
- Research required: Specific water-resistance depth rating not provided in the text