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L. U. C FULL STRIKE‘ DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS’ REAFFIRMS CHOPARD’ S TRIBUTE TO MEXICAN CULTURE WITH A NEW ONE-OF-A-KIND VERSION FEATURING MARQUETRY ARTISTIC CRAFTS
Continuing its traditional tribute to Mexico’ s Day of the Dead, Chopard Manufacture unveils a unique interpretation of one of its most accomplished timepieces, the thirteenth edition in this celebrated collection.
Certified by the prestigious Poinçon de Genève, the new L. U. C Full Strike‘ Día de los Muertos’ Edition 13 combines the acoustic excellence of Chopard’ s award-winning minute repeater with exceptional artistic Crafts.
Crafted in 18-carat ethical rose gold, the 42.5 mm case frames a dial depicting one of the most recognisable symbols of the Día de los Muertos tradition: the calavera. This stylised skull embodies the festive spirit with which Mexican culture honours the cycle of life. Echoing the historic artistic tradition of vanitas, it serves as a reminder of life’ s fleeting nature, while celebrating the beauty and significance of every moment.
Executed on a rose gold base within Chopard’ s dedicated workshop, the dial reflects the Manufacture’ s commitment to preserving rare traditional skills. Marking a first for the Maison, eggshell marquetry is introduced, alongside deepblue straw marquetry, two rare crafts that require the delicate manipulation of organic, fragile and demanding materials. Crafted by a single artisan over a total of 160 hours, the dial combines more than 70 individually selected rye straw fragments with meticulously assembled eggshell inlays.
The straw, grown in France, is split and shaped by hand before being arranged in varying sizes and directions to evoke the lines and contours of a calavera.
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 79 2026