Introduced in 2011, the Imperiale Full Set is the very first watch in the Chopard collections to house a movement entirely developed and produced in the Fleurier Ebauches workshops owned by the Chopard group and located in the Neuchâtel Jura. In doing so, it displays the substantial advancement of the vertical integration process undertaken by Chopard in recent years.
Code-named calibre CHOPARD 01.03-C, the beating heart of the Imperiale Full Set beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hertz), while its barrel ensures a 60-hour power reserve.
This range of characteristics ensures the reliability, performance and precision of this new mechanical self-winding movement. Nestling at the heart of the Imperiale Full Set and visible through the transparent case-back, the Fleurier Ebauches Calibre CHOPARD 01.03-C takes on its full dimension in its sparkling gemstone cloak.
The 40 mm cases in 18-carat white or rose gold are entirely paved with diamonds and appear like an extension of the dials, which are also diamond-set and only touched upon by the elegant dagger-shaped hour and minutes hands that elegantly move over the face of the watch.
In its white gold version, the dial, case and crown of the Imperiale are entirely paved with baguette-cut diamonds.
This luminous environment is punctuated solely by blue transferred Chopard and “Swiss Made” inscriptions appearing beneath the sapphire crystal.
In its rose gold version, the brilliant-cut diamonds adorning the lightly curved case and dial rub elegant shoulders with the baguette-cut diamonds on the bezel, while the rose gold Roman numerals and appliques accentuate this delicately woven motif.
Technical details
Model: CHOPARD Imperiale Full Set
Case
18ct white or rose gold
Total diameter: 40.00 mm
Thickness: 10.60 mm
Water resistant to 50 metres
18ct white or rose gold crown set with brilliant- or baguette-cut diamonds
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal on front and back
Lugs set with 4 oval diamonds
Movement
Mechanical self-winding CHOPARD 01.03-C
Total diameter: 28.80 mm
Number of jewels: 27
Power reserve : 60 hours
1 barrel
Frequency: 28,800 vph
Dial and hands
18ct white or rose gold dial set with baguette- or brilliant-cut dial
Gold-toned hour-markers or no hour-markers at all
Gold-toned or rhodiumed hour and minute hands
Functions and Displays
Central hour and minute display
Strap and buckle
Alligator leather strap
18ct white or rose gold pin buckle set with brilliant- or baguette-cut diamonds
References
Ref. 384239-5003 – In 18ct rose gold set with baguette- and brilliant-cut diamonds
Ref. 384240-1001 – In 18ct white gold set with baguette-cut diamonds
