Chopard L.U.C 16/1860 Black Dial in 18K Rose Gold - Men's watch

Chopard L.U.C 16/1860 in 18K Rose Gold Black Dial The Chopard L.U.C collection represents the brand’s “renaissance” within the world of high-end watchmaking. The name L.U.C stands for Louis-Ulysse Chopard, the founder of the Maison in 1860. For many decades, Chopard was widely recognized for its jewelry creations and watches powered by third-party movements. However, during the 1990s, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele — Co-President of Chopard — set out with a bold ambition: to transform Chopard into a true Manufacture capable of developing and producing its own movements entirely in-house. In 1996, Chopard established its manufacture in Fleurier. After years of discreet research and development, the brand unveiled its first in-house movement: the legendary Calibre 1.96, marking the birth of the L.U.C collection. The movement immediately impressed collectors and horology enthusiasts thanks to its exceptional finishing, remarkable accuracy, and refined engineering. Two of the most important technical highlights are: +/ The Micro-Rotor mechanism crafted from solid 22K gold +/ Chopard Twin technology featuring twin stacked barrels for enhanced power reserve In addition, the movement achieved Swiss Chronometer certification, reflecting its high level of precision. This particular L.U.C 16/1860 configuration — featuring an 18K rose gold case paired with a smooth black dial — was produced in a highly limited run of only 1,860 pieces worldwide, and is considered significantly rarer than the traditional guilloché dial variants (Ref. 16/1860/2). +/ 36.5mm case size — a perfect neo-vintage dress watch proportion +/ Smooth black dial offering depth, mystery, and understated minimalism +/ Small seconds elegantly integrated with the date display at 6 o’clock The contrast between the warmth of rose gold and the cold elegance of the black dial creates a powerful yet discreet presence on the wrist. For many collectors, this reference represents more than just a rare watch — it embodies the golden era when Chopard began establishing itself as a true artisan watchmaker within the world of haute horlogerie.