2017 Chopard LUC GMT One 42mm Automatic 168579-3001
Ref: 168579-3001
Specification
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold with its original Chopard presentation box, swing tag and Chopard paperwork. The watch comes paired with a 20mm Chopard leather strap with a signed buckle, the watch is worn and showing signs of age. The watch is from March 2017. The watch is in worn condition, however, it is in good overall condition as you can see from the photos. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a 2017 Chopard LUC GMT One Automatic 168579-3001 with a curvaceous 42mm stainless steel case, polished and brushed surfaces transition with crisp bevelled edges and elegantly tapered lugs with a lug-to-lug length of 50.5mm and a case thickness of 11mm ensures a comfortable fit on your wrist. Down the right side, we have a top-signed crown that adjusts the time and date, and the bottom crown adjusts the 24-hour GMT rotating inner bezel. The beautifully sculpted smooth bezel holds a flat sapphire crystal above a striking satin-brushed black dial, around the edge, we have the 24-hour rotating bezel in black and white with contrasting orange and white Arabic numerals to differentiate day and night, an inner concentric ring reminiscent of the sector dials of the past has applied Arabic numerals and faceted dagger indexes coated in Super-LumiNova marking the hours, at 6 o’clock a framed colour matched date window perfectly balances the form and function of the dial, the orange GMT arrow hand hits the mark and is easily read, Chopard signature sword hands complemented by a tapered sweeping second hand are infilled with Super-LumiNova complete this dynamic vintage inspired travelling companion. At 12 o’clock the L-U-Chopard motif “Chronometer” and “Automatic GMT” is printed underneath. On the reverse, a screwed-down exhibition case back with sapphire crystal and engraved around the edge the watch’s hallmarks and model name, inside an automatic L.U.C cal. 01.10-L, 31 jewels, 28,800 beats per Hour, COSC Certified movement is exquisitely decorated in Côtes de Genève. The watch comes fitted on a 20mm Chopard leather strap with a signed buckle and the watch comes with its Chopard presentation box, swing tag and paperwork.
Personal Note
If you are in the market for a high-end GMT that provides both a sporty and dressier aesthetic and remains under the radar, this Chopard LUC GMT One 42mm may be the perfect one for you. The design is bold, yet simple and the finishing is superb, one look at the movement you can tell you are dealing with something beyond the basics. It wears beautifully on the wrist and if you were to play around with a few strap options, you'll have yourself a surprisingly dynamic watch to be enjoyed and worn regularly.
The Brand
Le Petit-Fils de L.-U. Chopard & Cie S.A. is more commonly known as Chopard. It was founded in 1860 by Louis-Ulysse Chopard in Sonvilier, Switzerland. Local farmers during the hard winters would assemble watches that would be collected by the master watchmaker. Paul-Louis Chopard opened a branch in 1915 in the nearby town of La-Chaux-de-Fonds. Later in 1937, the company was relocated to the heart of Geneva. Karl-Scheufele III, goldsmith and watchmaker owned ESZEHA making jewellery and watches. He was looking for a Swiss supplier and came to Geneva where Chopard was last on his list, they immediately got on and a deal was struck. Germany’s Scheufele family has owned Chopard since 1963. Their clients included Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. The world’s first watch crafted from Fair mined gold was made by Chopard in 2013.