L . U . C FULL STRIKE SAPPHIRE
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L . U . C FULL STRIKE SAPPHIRE
Five-piece blue sapphire limited edition A RARE CRYSTAL INSTRUMENT
Featuring a complication that has become Chopard Manufacture ’ s field of horological excellence , the emblematic L . U . C Full Strike minute repeater is available in a new exclusive limited edition in blue sapphire limited to five-pieces . In addition to the gongs of the L . U . C 08.01-L chronometer-certified calibre , the entire case , crown and dial of this new L . U . C Full Strike Sapphire model are cut from blocks of sapphire . Measuring 42.5 mm in diameter and featuring a totally transparent intense blue colour resulting from subtly dosed chromium and rare earth elements , it offers a 360-degree view of a movement with exceptional finishes . This entire horological prodigy bears the Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark . The acoustic richness of its chime achieves an exceptional level of quality , while perfect homogeneity makes it an unparalleled timepiece combining a stunning conceptual challenge with supremely accomplished execution .
A blend of heritage and modernity : the L . U . C collection
Since 1996 , Chopard Manufacture has been reflecting the inspired vision of the Maison ’ s Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele . Over 25 years after presenting its first movement , the Manufacture has acquired a degree of maturity enabling it to provide a range encompassing the entire spectrum of horological complications – all in-house crafted through an alliance of tradition and innovation .
From movement development to adjustment and quality control , along with finished product design , the stamping and machining of cases as well as movement components , engraving and traditional hand-crafted finishes , gemsetting , surface treatments , polishing and assembly : its workshops in Geneva and Fleurier enable Chopard to master the entire production process involved in each creation composing the L . U . C collection . The work of experienced artisans , these timepieces with their simple and pure design express a high degree of mechanical sophistication .
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