The Basics
Endowed with an impressive interior to match its equally dazzling exterior, the new Imperiale Tourbillon Full Set embodies a concentrated blend of watchmaking and jewellery expertise – Chopard’s twin domains of excellence. Its chronometer-certified tourbillon calibre bearing the Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark is housed within an 18-carat case and dial entirely set with diamonds and illustrating almost the entire range of gem-setting techniques.Chopard clearly preferred not to choose between making this a watch or a jewellery creation. The new Imperiale Tourbillon Full Set crystallises the full measure of the brand’s expertise in the two fields on which it has built its reputation. The breathtaking gem-setting work is a virtuoso demonstration of jewellery-making skills; while the L.U.C 02-14-L movement entirely designed, developed and crafted in hand is equipped with a tourbillon, a complication rarely seen on ladies’ models. The overall result is a blend of Haute Joaillerie and Haute Horlogerie that sets a new benchmark in the field of complicated feminine watches.Respect for horological traditionBearing the famous Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark – an acknowledged token of craftsmanship and respect for horological tradition – the hand-wound L.U.C 02.14-L calibre is equipped with four stacked and series-coupled barrels. This patented Quattro® technology ensures over 9 days (216 hours) of autonomy and a constant regularity of rate that enables this Imperiale Tourbillon Full Set model to meet all the standards required to earn the chronometer certificate awarded by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). It drives the hour and minute hands, the small seconds visible on the 1-minute tourbillon visible at 6 o’clock, as well as a power-reserve indicator magnificently highlighted at 12 o’clock in an arc set with baguette-cut diamonds and amethysts.Snow settingThe 18-carat white gold dial is set using the snow setting technique, which is particularly hard to master because it combines brilliant-cut diamonds of varying diameters. It is also adorned with a row of baguette-cut diamonds and a power-reserve indicator set with amethysts. The white gold crown features baguette- and briolette-cut diamonds, while oval-cut cabochons and baguette-cut diamonds adorn the bezel, lugs and bracelet. Finally, at 6 o’clock, surrounded by amethysts set amid an ocean of white lights, the tourbillon bridge reflecting the distinctive motif of the Imperiale collection is held in place by four screws with amethyst-set heads – a refined detail representing yet another unique characteristic.This Imperiale Tourbillon Full Set is water-resistant to 30 metres and radiates a truly regal bearing with its generous 42 mm diameter. The case-back is fitted with a sapphire crystal and engraved with the inscriptions “Imperiale”, “Tourbillon” and “Chopard” – all representing exclusive hallmarks of a truly exceptional timepiece.
| Brand: | Chopard |
| Family: | Imperiale |
| Reference: | 384250-1002 |
| Name: | Imperiale Tourbillon Full Set |
| Produced: | 2011 |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at Chopard’s model 384250-1002 from Imperiale watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Chopard’s Imperiale Tourbillon Full Set (384250-1002) was originally released in 2011. 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 white gold case measures 42mm in diameter and roughly mm thick. The round case is paired with a diamond color dial with alpha-shaped hands, and a hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Chopard’s Imperiale model 384250-1002 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | White gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 42mm |
| Height: | mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
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The Movement
The Imperiale 384250-1002 movement is a powered by caliber L.U.C 02.14-L made by Chopard. The N/A-jewel hand-wound movement is mm 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 02.14-L |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | mm |
| Jewels: | N/A |
| Reserve: | 216 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Chopard’s Imperiale 384250-1002 cost? This watch was introduced in 2011 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: Imperiale Tourbillon Full Set
- Reference Number: 384250-1002
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: White gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 42
- Thickness:
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Diamond
- Indexes: and Alpha-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: Chopard
- Caliber: L.U.C 02.14-L
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: mm
- Jewels: N/A
- Power Reserve: 216 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions:
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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