BOUTIQUE
CHOPARD
With the L.U.C Perpetual T – Spirit of the Chinese
zodiac, Chopard adds another member to its
yearly edition of the L.U.C XP Urushi. This year
the entire Chinese zodiac is portrayed in cham-
plevé engraving on the perimeter of the case
accented with a black patina over the 18-karat
rose gold. The intricately adorned case houses a
movement that integrates a perpetual calendar,
tourbillon escapement and Chopard’s four-
barrel Quattro system that gives more than a
full week of autonomy to this singular timepiece.
On top of all that the L.U.C. Perpetual T is also
Chronometer-rated for accuracy. Retail price
$264,380
IW RATING
Design: 9 (out of 10)
Hand engraving combined with Urushi lacquer
meld traditional elements to create an amazing
impact.
Innovation: 8
Chronometer accuracy that lasts longer than a
week on a single winding is no mean feat.
Finissage: 9
Case and movement elicit high level of detail
and attention. One of the small group of watches
that qualify for the Geneva Seal.
Legibility: 8
Gold hands contrast the deep black dial.
Rarity: 10
As a piece-unique you simply don’t get any rarer
than this.
Value: 9
As much a work of singular art as a timepiece
and an investment grade wristwatch.
Overall iW rating: 53 (out of 60)
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