Chopard L.U.C XP New Model (Ref. 168592-3001)

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With its steel case, a silver-toned vertical satin-brushed Dacron-finish dial with large blued numerals and a blue cashmere strap, the new L.U.C XP model radiates casual elegance and a powerful personality. Equipped with an original ultra-thin self-winding movement – Calibre 96.53-L featuring a tungsten micro-rotor and dual-barrel Twin® technology – entirely developed and produced in the Chopard Manufacture workshops in Fleurier, this timepiece embodies a perfect blend of modernity and reliability.

The pure and contemporary ultra-thin model from Chopard displays a brand-new design. Cleverly combining a stylish vibe with the highest demands of watchmaking expertise, it plays with codes and styles, sending a fresh breeze blowing through Chopard Haute Horlogerie.

The finely vertical satin-brushed silver-toned dial houses slender applied hour-markers. Broad blued numerals swept over by equally blue Dauphine fusée-type hands. The new face of the L.U.C XP is the epitome of graphic restraint.

The 40mm case is made of stainless steel, a sturdy yet easy-wear material. It is fitted with a blue cashmere woven strap lined with brown alligator leather, a first for the L.U.C collection. To provide pleasurably varied options, the L.U.C XP may also be teamed with a blue alligator leather strap.

The L.U.C XP models house a movement comprising two stacked barrels (patented Twin® technology) guaranteeing a 58-hour power reserve. Accommodating such a self-winding movement within an ultra-thin 7.20 mm case is a technical feat made possible by in ingenious micro-rotor construction ensuring greater visibility of the movement. The latter is made of tungsten, a sturdy high-density material enabling enhanced movement winding. Finally, the choice of black engravings, visible through the exhibition case-back, sets the perfect finishing touch to a thoroughly modern and reliable watch.

Technical details
Case
Stainless steel
Total diameter: 40.00 mm
Thickness: 7.20 mm
Water resistance: 30 metres
Stainless steel crown with L.U.C logo: 5.00 mm
Vertical satin-brushed flanks and space between lugs, polished bezel and case-back
Glareproofed sapphire crystal
Exhibition case-back

Movement
Self-winding movement L.U.C 96.53-L
Number of components: 172
Total diameter: 27.4 mm
Thickness: 3.30 mm
Number of jewels: 27
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 58 hours
Two barrels – Twin® technology
Bridges adorned with Côtes de Genève motif
Black engravings

Dial
Silver-toned dial with vertical satin-brushed vertical finish
Applied blued numerals
Applied blued Dauphine-type hour-markers
Blued Dauphine fusée-type hours and minutes hands

Functions
Central display of the hours and minutes

Strap
Blue cashmere strap with hand-sewn brown alligator leather lining or blue alligator leather strap with hand-sewn brown alligator leather lining
Stainless steel pin buckle