The Basics
When Chopard pays tribute to watchmaking excellence, it does so in the finest possible way. Joining the proud lineage of L.U.C 1963 and L.U.C 1963 Chronograph watches, the L.U.C 1963 Tourbillon is a concentrated blend of the very best in Chopard haute horlogerie. Its finely crafted dial is in Grand Feu enamel. Its tourbillon movement is COSC certified and boasts a nine-day power reserve. This array of qualities, along with its classic and discreet elegance, combine to make the L.U.C 1963 Tourbillon a truly comprehensive work of horological art.
| Brand: | Chopard |
| Family: | L.U.C |
| Reference: | 161970-5001 |
| Name: | L.U.C 1963 Tourbillon |
| Produced: | 2015 |
| Limited: | Yes, 100 units |
Below is a detailed look at Chopard’s model 161970-5001 from L.U.C watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Chopard’s L.U.C 1963 Tourbillon (161970-5001) was originally released in 2015. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 216-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The rose gold case measures 40mm in diameter and roughly 10.6mm thick, with 19mm lug width. The round case is paired with a white color dial with dauphine-shaped hands, and a roman numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Chopard’s L.U.C model 161970-5001 is water resistant up to 50 meters (164 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Rose Gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 40mm |
| Height: | 10.6mm |
| Lug Width: | 19mm |
| W/R: | 50 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The L.U.C 161970-5001 movement is a powered by caliber L.U.C 02.19-L made by Chopard. The 33-jewel hand-wound movement is 29.7mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 216-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | Chopard |
| Caliber: | L.U.C 02.19-L |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 29.7mm |
| Jewels: | 33 |
| Reserve: | 216 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Chronometer, Power Reserve Indicator, Tourbillon Escapement |
The Price
How much does the Chopard’s L.U.C 161970-5001 cost? This watch was introduced in 2015 and has been in Chopard’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 100 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: Not Available
For more information, visit Chopard online.
Specifications:
- Brand: Chopard
- Model: L.U.C 1963 Tourbillon
- Reference Number: 161970-5001
- Limited: Yes, 100 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Rose Gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 40
- Thickness: 10.6
- Lug Width: 19
- Dial Color: White
- Indexes: Roman Numerals and Dauphine-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 50 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: Chopard
- Caliber: L.U.C 02.19-L
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 29.7mm
- Jewels: 33
- Power Reserve: 216 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
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.
View all Chopard watches.
Chopard Watches
View more Chopard watches.
Discover new luxury watches and watch brands for men and women from our database of over 20,000 watches across more than 100 different brands.