Chopard Special Edition L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon for Only Watch Auction
- June 14th, 2011
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To support Only Watch Charity Auction, the Swiss luxury brand Chopard launched a special edition black and yellow L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon.
It has a distinctive personality and indisputable strength, reflecting the design innovation of Chopard brand. The Chopard Only Watch L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon was special designed for the Only Watch 2011 Charity Auction. It is equipped with L.U.C Calibre 1TRM unparalleled patent movement. It is a manual winding tourbillon movement equipped with quiet block resembling a car’s engine. It is a real Chopard-made movement.
To celebrate the 150 anniversary of Chopard, and the continual decades cooperation between the brand and motor sports, the Geneva-based watch brand Chopard Swiss Watches launched a special series of L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon watch in 2010. It perfectly combines the most sophisticated technology elements of racing car and watch. To support the Only Watch Charity Auction and fund the research of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Chopard released the Only Watch L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon.
From the powerful appearance lines to the most subtle details, this watch pays tribute to the spirit of the traditional car. The L.U.C Calibre 1TRM movement is supportec by three lever arm, as if suspended in the middle of case. The design, research, development and production are completed finished in Chopard workshop. It offers 28,800 vibration frequency per hour and 60 hours power reserve. With the hour, minute, second and power reserve functions, this movement won the Swiss official Observatory (COSC) certification with highest standards of accuracy and reliability.
The L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon Only Watch is a mechanical masterpiece not only due to its high-end movement, but also cause of the exquisite appearance nobody can imitate. The Titanium case with DLC plate is water resistant to 50 meters. It features the 35.4 x 44.4 mm large size. And in the side of case is engraved the “Only Watch 2011″ letters.
The dial inspiration also comes from the automotive world. Chopard uses the transparent design. L.U.C collection’s unique Arabic numerals and hour markers are blooming yellow and engraved on the back of anti-glare sapphire crystal. Hand-sewn black alligator leather strap with four ridgy “bones”, reminiscent of the classic car seat texture.
