The Basics
Proclaimed a “Living National Treasure” by the Japanese authorities, artist Kiichiro Masumura has created this unique dial for Chopard based on the time-honoured lacquering techniques of Urushi and Maki-e. Marrying ancestral craftsmanship with the highest degree of Swiss watchmaking, this majestic work of art portrays the Chinese astrological sign of the Monkey in a motif drawn from Chinese iconography which is believed to be good luck – a monkey gathering peaches. Magnificently showcased within the understated lines of the ultra-thin L.U.C XP in 18-carat rose gold, this exceptional timepiece is equipped with the mechanical self-winding L.U.C Calibre 96.17-L.
| Brand: | Chopard |
| Family: | L.U.C |
| Reference: | 161902-5061 |
| Name: | L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Monkey |
| Produced: | 2015 |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at Chopard’s model 161902-5061 from L.U.C watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Chopard’s L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Monkey (161902-5061) was originally released in 2015. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 65-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The rose gold case measures 40mm in diameter and roughly 7mm thick. The round case is paired with a color dial with dauphine-shaped hands, and a hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Chopard’s L.U.C model 161902-5061 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Rose Gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 40mm |
| Height: | 7mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The L.U.C 161902-5061 movement is a powered by caliber L.U.C 96.17-L made by Chopard. The N/A-jewel automatic movement is 27.4mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 65-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | Chopard |
| Caliber: | L.U.C 96.17-L |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 27.4mm |
| Jewels: | N/A |
| Reserve: | 65 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Skeleton |
The Price
How much does the Chopard’s L.U.C 161902-5061 cost? This watch was introduced in 2015 and has been in Chopard’s collection for around . This watch is not a limited release. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: Not Available
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Specifications:
- Brand: Chopard
- Model: L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Monkey
- Reference Number: 161902-5061
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Rose Gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 40
- Thickness: 7
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color:
- Indexes: and Dauphine-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: Chopard
- Caliber: L.U.C 96.17-L
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 27.4mm
- Jewels: N/A
- Power Reserve: 65 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes
About Chopard
Passion and innovation are the hallmarks of Chopard’s philosophy, reflected in each unique creation of the L.U.C collection. On the inside or from the outside, each timepiece is the ultimate expression of beauty and the peak of watch-making art. In 1921, the founder’s son, Paul Louis Chopard, opened a branch in La Chaux-de-Fonds and then relocated the company headquarters there. In 1937, he … moved the firm to Geneva, the capital of Haute Horlogerie, or Fine Watchmaking, thereby bringing it closer to its cosmopolitan clientele. In 1943, Paul André Chopard, grandson of Louis-Ulysse, took the helm. In 1963 he sought a buyer capable of reviving and perpetuating the brand’s rich heritage, since none of his sons wished to take over the company. This was when he met Karl Scheufele, descendant of a dynasty of watchmakers and jewellers from Pforzheim, Germany. After a brief meeting, Karl Scheufele decided to buy the company. Under the impetus of the Scheufele family, Chopard experienced spectacular development. Renowned for its creativity, its state-of-the-art technology and the excellence of its craftsmen, it became one of the leading names in the high-end watch and jewellery industry. Entirely independent, Chopard is pursuing a time-honoured family tradition. Karl Scheufele and his wife Karin have orchestrated the company’s international expansion for more than 40 years and are still active in the firm. Their two children are its current co-presidents: Caroline Scheufele is responsible for the ladies’ collections and high jewellery, while her brother Karl-Friedrich Scheufele manages the gents’ collections and the Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier, the production site of L.U.C movements.
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