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Chopard — Imperiale

Also known as: Imperiale

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Documented family · partial

Period

2011–2014 (sampled references)

Maker / issuer

Chopard

Imperiale is a wristwatch family made by Chopard. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2011 to 2014. Recorded movements are Sellita caliber SW300-1 a, Frédéric Piguet caliber 1185, Chopard caliber L.U.C 02.14-L and Chopard caliber Chopard 01.01-C, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds, date, small seconds and chronograph.

The sampled references record case diameters of 36–42 mm, heights of 10 mm, cases in stainless steel, rose gold and white gold and water resistance of 30–50 m. Reference examples: ref. 278559-3002 (Happy Sport 36 Automatic Stainless Steel / Silver / Bracelet; 2014; 36.00 mm); ref. 384211-5001 (Imperiale Chrono 40 mm Rose Gold / MOP / Alligator; 2014; 40.00 mm); ref. 384250-1002 (Imperiale Tourbillon Full Set; 2011; 42.00 mm); ref. 388531-3002 (Imperiale 40 mm Stainless Steel / MOP / Diamond / Alligator; 2014; 40.00 mm).

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
4
Catalogue references
5

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Among the 4 WatchBase references sampled for this entry, the earliest recorded production year is 2011 and the latest is 2014.

Physical characteristics

Bezel
Gem-Set
Crystal
Sapphire
Case back
Open, Closed
Case shape
Round
Case height
10 mm
Case materials recorded
Stainless Steel, Rose Gold, White Gold
Case diameter (sampled references)
36–42 mm

Technical characteristics

Functions recorded
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Small Seconds, Chronograph, Column wheel, Chronometer
Movements recorded
Sellita caliber SW300-1 a · Frédéric Piguet caliber 1185 · Chopard caliber L.U.C 02.14-L · Chopard caliber Chopard 01.01-C
Production years recorded
2011–2014
Water resistance recorded
30–50 m

Design

Hands
Sword, Alpha
Hour markers
Roman Numerals
Dial colours recorded
White, Paved

Identification

How to identify
The reference number, usually found on the case back, between the lugs or on papers, ties a watch to one of these configurations; movement calibre, case material and dial together separate references within the family.
Family as listed
Imperiale
References sampled
278559-3002 — Happy Sport 36 Automatic Stainless Steel / Silver / Bracelet 384211-5001 — Imperiale Chrono 40 mm Rose Gold / MOP / Alligator 384250-1002 — Imperiale Tourbillon Full Set 388531-3002 — Imperiale 40 mm Stainless Steel / MOP / Diamond / Alligator
Distinguishing features
Reference number, movement calibre, case material and dial colour together
Representative reference
278559-3002
Source note
All figures follow WatchBase and describe only the references sampled here; they have not been checked against the manufacturer's archive. WatchBase, an online database of watch references, lists 5 references under this family name; this entry summarises 4 of them, chosen across that list, including the reference originally recorded for this entry. The reference list, calibres and case specifications summarised above come from WatchBase; the manufacturer's own archive or a printed reference work should be consulted before treating any detail as definitive. That figure is not necessarily the family's introduction date: earlier references may exist outside the sample, and WatchBase coverage of discontinued models is uneven.

Catalogue references

Varieties

  • Ref. 278559-3002 — Happy Sport 36 Automatic Stainless Steel / Silver / Bracelet

    produced 2014; Sellita caliber SW300-1 a; 36.00 mm stainless steel; White dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 384211-5001 — Imperiale Chrono 40 mm Rose Gold / MOP / Alligator

    produced 2014; Frédéric Piguet caliber 1185; 40.00 mm rose gold; White dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 384250-1002 — Imperiale Tourbillon Full Set

    produced 2011; Chopard caliber L.U.C 02.14-L; 42.00 mm white gold; Paved dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 388531-3002 — Imperiale 40 mm Stainless Steel / MOP / Diamond / Alligator

    produced 2014; Chopard caliber Chopard 01.01-C; 40.00 mm stainless steel; White dial. Source: WatchBase.

Research required

  • Research Required: confirm the family's introduction date, full reference list and production span against the manufacturer's archive or a printed reference; WatchBase figures cover only the sampled references.
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