1995 Chopard L.U.C 1860 18ct White Gold Automatic 36mm

Here we have a 1995 Chopard L.U.C 1860 in 18ct White Gold, a landmark release that marked the resurgence of Chopard as a true "Manufacture" and pays tribute to the brand's founding year. Its 36mm 18ct white gold case features a masterful blend of polished surfaces and stepped bezel architecture, with a slender profile of just 7.5mm and a lug-to-lug length of 44mm, offering an exceptionally elegant and sophisticated presence on the wrist. On the right side is a signed crown, while the case flows seamlessly into tapered lugs. A sapphire crystal protects a stunning cream sector dial, featuring faceted white-gold hour markers and precisely executed Dauphine hands, providing a clean, monochromatic aesthetic that highlights the watch’s refined craftsmanship. At noon, we have the Chopard motif, and at 6 o’clock, a recessed large sub-second and date window, perfectly balancing this timepiece. On the reverse, a screw-down exhibition case back protects one of the most celebrated movements of the modern era. Inside, the ultra-thin Micro-Rotor L.U.C Cal. 3.96 (COSC-certified), featuring a 22ct gold micro-rotor, 29 jewels, and beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers a 65-hour power reserve via twin stacked barrels. This comes with its 18mm leather strap and a Chopard-signed 18ct white-gold buckle.

This watch is sold as "Watch Only" and, therefore, comes with no original Chopard L.U.C box or paperwork. It comes paired with its 18mm leather strap and a Chopard-signed 18ct white-gold buckle. The watch is from Circa. 1995 and is in worn condition, but overall it is in very fair condition, as you can see in the photos. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

At first glance, this incredible Chopard L.U.C 1860 is restrained with its clean lines and soft tones; nothing is shouting for attention. But after spending a bit of time with it, you realise how incredible it truly is. Cased in 18ct white gold, it comes with the luxurious heft on the wrist which instils confidence and flipping it over to be presented by the micro-rotor automatic L.U.C calibre 3.96, you quickly realise this easily rivals the top names for a fraction of the cost. I would snap this up before someone else does!

Reference : 16/1860
Movement : Micro-Rotor L.U.C Cal. 3.96
Age : Circa. 1995
Year : 1995
Case Size : 36mm
Case Thickness : 7.5mm
Lug to Lug : 44mm
Lugs : 18mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : None
Case Material : 18ct White Gold
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

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 in 1915 a branch in the nearby town of La-Chaux-de-Fonds. Later in 1937, the company was relocated to the heart of Geneva. Karl-Scheufele III, a 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. In 2010, Chopard joined the Responsible Jewellery Council. The world’s first watch crafted from Fairmined gold was made by Chopard in 2013.