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Chopard — L.U.C

Also known as: Genbu Urushi, L.U.C

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Documented family · partial

Period

2011–2015 (sampled references)

Maker / issuer

Chopard

L.U.C is a wristwatch family made by Chopard. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2011 to 2015. Recorded movements are Chopard caliber L.U.C 96.12-L, Chopard caliber L.U.C 98.01-L, Chopard caliber L.U.C 01.01-L and Chopard caliber L.U.C 96.17-L, with functions including hours, minutes, small seconds, chronometer, date and power reserve indicator.

The sampled references record case diameters of 35–43 mm, heights of 6.98–10.64 mm, cases in white gold, stainless steel and rose gold and water resistance of 5–100 m. Reference examples: ref. 121968-1001 (L.U.C XPS 35mm White Gold; 2014; 35.00 mm); ref. 161926-9001 (L.U.C Quattro Platinum; 2015; 43.00 mm); ref. 158558-3001 (L.U.C 1937 Silver / Bracelet; 2013; 42.00 mm); ref. 161902-5047 (L.U.C XP Urushi Genbu; 2011; 39.50 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 2015.

Physical characteristics

Crystal
Sapphire
Case back
Open
Case shape
Round
Case height
6.98–10.64 mm
Case materials recorded
White Gold, Stainless Steel, Rose Gold
Case diameter (sampled references)
35–43 mm

Technical characteristics

Functions recorded
Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Chronometer, Date, Power Reserve Indicator, Seconds, Skeleton
Movements recorded
Chopard caliber L.U.C 96.12-L · Chopard caliber L.U.C 98.01-L · Chopard caliber L.U.C 01.01-L · Chopard caliber L.U.C 96.17-L
Production years recorded
2011–2015
Water resistance recorded
5–100 m

Design

Hands
Dauphine
Hour markers
Mixed, Roman Numerals
Nicknames recorded
Genbu Urushi
Dial colours recorded
Silver, Blue, Multi-Color

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
L.U.C
References sampled
121968-1001 — L.U.C XPS 35mm White Gold · 161926-9001 — L.U.C Quattro Platinum · 158558-3001 — L.U.C 1937 Silver / Bracelet · 161902-5047 — L.U.C XP Urushi Genbu
Distinguishing features
Reference number, movement calibre, case material and dial colour together
Representative reference
121968-1001
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 113 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. 121968-1001 — L.U.C XPS 35mm White Gold

    produced 2014; Chopard caliber L.U.C 96.12-L; 35.00 mm white gold; Silver dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 161926-9001 — L.U.C Quattro Platinum

    produced 2015; Chopard caliber L.U.C 98.01-L; 43.00 mm; Blue dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 158558-3001 — L.U.C 1937 Silver / Bracelet

    produced 2013; Chopard caliber L.U.C 01.01-L; 42.00 mm stainless steel; Silver dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 161902-5047 — L.U.C XP Urushi Genbu

    produced 2011; Chopard caliber L.U.C 96.17-L; 39.50 mm rose gold; Multi-Color 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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