At Watches and Wonders, where the industry’s most storied maisons gather to define the tempo of modern horology, Chopard chose, instead, to lean into the slow, deliberate evolution of craft. Unveiling its latest novelties at the fair, the brand revealed four timepieces to refine existing icons, to revisit foundational codes, and to reaffirm a philosophy where technical precision and emotional resonance are inseparable. With its new novelties, there is, as ever with Chopard, a seamless dialogue between watchmaking and jewellery, between the invisible discipline of the movement and the visible poetry of diamonds, colour, and form. Each creation occupies its own space within this spectrum, yet together they articulate a singular idea that time, when crafted with intent, becomes something to be experienced as much as it is measured.
L.U.C 1860
To mark 30 years of its Fleurier Manufacture, Chopard revisits one of its most emblematic references with the L.U.C 1860. Crafted in Lucent Steel, its Areuse Blue dial draws inspiration from the river that flows near the Manufacture, rendered in 18-carat white gold and hand-guilloché using a vintage lathe. The absence of excess allows texture and tone to take precedence, while inside, the chronometer-certified L.U.C Calibre 96.40-L continues the lineage of the Maison’s first in-house movement. Finished to Poinçon de Genève standards, it is a watch that speaks not loudly, but with absolute certainty.
Alpine Eagle 41 XPS
With the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS, Chopard refines sport into something altogether more elevated. Ultra-thin at just 8mm and housed in a 41mm Lucent Steel case, the watch achieves a rare balance between technical precision and aesthetic lightness. Its Mountain Glow dial, a soft champagne hue inspired by the final light over Alpine peaks, introduces warmth to an otherwise architectural design. Powered by the same L.U.C Calibre 96.40-L, each component is hand-finished to Geneva Seal standards, reinforcing the idea that even in its most contemporary forms, Chopard remains rooted in traditional excellence.
Happy Hearts Watch
In contrast, the Happy Hearts watch offers a more playful, expressive interpretation of time. Set within a 33mm Lucent Steel case, its mother-of-pearl dial becomes a stage for movement, where two heart motifs, one in luminous white, the other in a rare pink-purple gradient, drift freely alongside three dancing diamonds. The addition of a denim strap introduces an unexpected, almost subversive informality, softening the preciousness of the materials. Powered by the in-house 09.01-C automatic movement, it is a piece that captures Chopard’s enduring ability to blend technical integrity with lightness of spirit.
L’Heure du Diamant
With L’Heure du Diamant, Chopard returns to its jewellery roots, presenting a timepiece that feels closer to a composition than a watch. A cushion-shaped case in 18-carat ethical white gold frames a deep black onyx dial, each stone unique in its natural formation. Surrounding it, 4.40 carats of diamonds are set using the Maison’s signature crown-setting technique, allowing light to move freely through each facet. Beneath this brilliance lies the 09.01-C self-winding movement, a reminder that technical mastery underpins even the most decorative expressions.
