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L . U . C Calibre 96.17-L : mechanical performance The thinness of the case is made possible by the use of the in-house L . U . C 96.17-L movement measuring just 3.30 mm thick . This self-winding movement is equipped with a 22-carat off-centre micro-rotor incorporated into the thickness of the calibre . Its high inertia enables it to wind the two stacked barrels of Chopard Twin technology , which store the energy needed to give the Alpine Eagle 41 XP Time For Art a total 65-hour power reserve . Once fitted , it will remain on time and accurate for more than two and a half days , the length of a long weekend .
TimeForArt This one-of-a-kind art watch will be part of the TimeForArt event , an auction of outstanding timepieces by the world ’ s greatest master watchmakers , with 100 % of the proceeds directly dedicated to supporting the most visionary contemporary artists through
Swiss Institute exhibitions , public apprenticeship programmes and free community workshops . TimeForArt offers a year-round platform for exchanges between the world of watchmaking and the visual arts .
Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele comments on this remarkable collaboration : “ TimeForArt is a unique opportunity to put the spotlight on our highly qualified Artisans through a project that supports the vitality of the art world . Our workshops are committed to preserving and passing on the wealth of watchmaking traditions of which they are the mediators – and this new Alpine Eagle model proves that our approach of independence and integrated skills is both judicious and beneficial .”
Chopard Founded in 1860 , Chopard , The Artisan of Emotions , perpetuates a heritage of traditional expertise and ancestral crafts through contemporary and ethical creations . Cultivating boundless creativity , Chopard takes craftsmanship to its highest level through the work of passionate Artisans .
The Scheufele family , which has been guiding the Maison from generation to generation , is firmly convinced that contemporary luxury must necessarily be responsible and ethical . Today , Chopard uses 100 % ethical gold for the production of its gold watches and jewellery , as well as manufacturing its own Lucent Steel™ – with a recycling rate of 80 % – for its steel timepieces .
More than 50 skills are mastered at Chopard ’ s three production sites , where particular attention is paid to providing in-house training , passing on expertise and perpetuating Artistic Crafts .
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