The Basics
The refined L.U.C 1963, a 50-piece limited edition in platinum, pays tribute to the Scheufele family’s 50 years at the helm of Chopard. On the outside, its pure, understated lines feature a white porcelain-type dial, a subtly curved satin-brushed case and unique L.U.C “Dauphine-fusée” blue hands. Inside, behind the sapphire-crystal caseback, its chronometer-certified L.U.C Calibre 63.01-L movement is endowed with a 60-hour power reserve and boasts masterful handmade finishes: bevelled nickel silver bridges, Côtes de Genève decoration, finely gilded inscriptions and elegant swan’s-neck index assembly. Bearing the prestigious Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark, this exceptional timepiece is the epitome of Chopard.
| Brand: | Chopard |
| Family: | L.U.C |
| Reference: | 161963-9001 |
| Name: | L.U.C 1963 Platinum |
| Produced: | 2014 |
| Limited: | Yes, 50 units |
Below is a detailed look at Chopard’s model 161963-9001 from L.U.C watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Chopard’s L.U.C 1963 Platinum (161963-9001) was originally released in 2014. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 21600 bph ( 3 Hz) to provide a 60-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The platinum case measures 44mm in diameter and roughly 11.5mm thick. The round case is paired with a white color dial with dauphine-shaped hands, and a roman numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Chopard’s L.U.C model 161963-9001 is water resistant up to 50 meters (164 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Platinum |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 44mm |
| Height: | 11.5mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 50 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The L.U.C 161963-9001 movement is a powered by caliber L.U.C 63.01-L made by Chopard. The 20-jewel hand-wound movement is 38mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 60-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | Chopard |
| Caliber: | L.U.C 63.01-L |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 38mm |
| Jewels: | 20 |
| Reserve: | 60 hours |
| Frequency: | 21600 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Chronometer |
The Price
How much does the Chopard’s L.U.C 161963-9001 cost? This watch was introduced in 2014 and has been in Chopard’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 50 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: Not Available
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Specifications:
- Brand: Chopard
- Model: L.U.C 1963 Platinum
- Reference Number: 161963-9001
- Limited: Yes, 50 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Platinum
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 44
- Thickness: 11.5
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: White
- Indexes: Roman Numerals and Dauphine-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 50 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: Chopard
- Caliber: L.U.C 63.01-L
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 38mm
- Jewels: 20
- Power Reserve: 60 hours
- Frequency: 21600 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
About Chopard
Passion and innovation are the hallmarks of Chopard’s philosophy, reflected in each unique creation of the L.U.C collection. On the inside or from the outside, each timepiece is the ultimate expression of beauty and the peak of watch-making art. In 1921, the founder’s son, Paul Louis Chopard, opened a branch in La Chaux-de-Fonds and then relocated the company headquarters there. In 1937, he … moved the firm to Geneva, the capital of Haute Horlogerie, or Fine Watchmaking, thereby bringing it closer to its cosmopolitan clientele. In 1943, Paul André Chopard, grandson of Louis-Ulysse, took the helm. In 1963 he sought a buyer capable of reviving and perpetuating the brand’s rich heritage, since none of his sons wished to take over the company. This was when he met Karl Scheufele, descendant of a dynasty of watchmakers and jewellers from Pforzheim, Germany. After a brief meeting, Karl Scheufele decided to buy the company. Under the impetus of the Scheufele family, Chopard experienced spectacular development. Renowned for its creativity, its state-of-the-art technology and the excellence of its craftsmen, it became one of the leading names in the high-end watch and jewellery industry. Entirely independent, Chopard is pursuing a time-honoured family tradition. Karl Scheufele and his wife Karin have orchestrated the company’s international expansion for more than 40 years and are still active in the firm. Their two children are its current co-presidents: Caroline Scheufele is responsible for the ladies’ collections and high jewellery, while her brother Karl-Friedrich Scheufele manages the gents’ collections and the Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier, the production site of L.U.C movements.
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