The Basics

The diamond-set bezel of this IMPERIALE watch adds a touch of refined brilliance to the pure lines of its sculptural design. On a stainless-steel bracelet, the case displays a silver-toned dial with mother-of-pearl centre, finely curved hands inspired by the age of Empires and imperial Roman numerals that command time, while the noble lustre of the amethyst cabochon in the crown evokes the imperial purple of the Byzantine court.

Brand: Chopard
Family: Imperiale
Reference: 388531-3002
Name: Imperiale 40 mm Stainless Steel / MOP / Diamond / Alligator
Produced: 2014
Limited: No

Below is a detailed look at Chopard’s model 388531-3002 from Imperiale watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.

Chopard Imperiale 388531-3002

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The Details

Chopard’s Imperiale 40 mm Stainless Steel / MOP / Diamond / Alligator (388531-3002) was originally released in 2014. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 60-hour power reserve when fully wound.

The Case

The stainless steel case measures 40mm in diameter and roughly 10mm thick. The round case is paired with a white color dial with sword-shaped hands, and a roman numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Chopard’s Imperiale model 388531-3002 is water resistant up to 50 meters (164 ft). A solid caseback is over the back of the watch case.

Material: Stainless steel
Glass: Sapphire
Back: Solid
Shape: Round
Diameter: 40mm
Height: 10mm
Lug Width: N/Amm
W/R: 50

Case Diameter

Case Thickness

Lug Width

Water Resistance

The Movement

The Imperiale 388531-3002 movement is a powered by caliber Chopard 01.01-C made by Chopard. The 31-jewel automatic movement is 28.8mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 60-hour power reserve.

Type: Automatic
Brand: Chopard
Caliber: Chopard 01.01-C
Base: N/A
Display: Analog
Diameter: 28.8mm
Jewels: 31
Reserve: 60 hours
Frequency: 28800 bph
Time: Hours, Minutes, Seconds
Chronograph:
Additionals: Chronometer

The Price

How much does the Chopard’s Imperiale 388531-3002 cost? This watch was introduced in 2014 and has been in Chopard’s collection for around . This watch is not a limited release. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.

CURRENT PRICE: $20,420

For more information, visit Chopard online.

Specifications:

  • Brand: Chopard
  • Model: Imperiale 40 mm Stainless Steel / MOP / Diamond / Alligator
  • Reference Number: 388531-3002
  • Limited: No

Case & Dial:

  • Material: Stainless steel
  • Glass: Sapphire
  • Back: Solid
  • Diameter: 40
  • Thickness: 10
  • Lug Width: N/A
  • Dial Color: White
  • Indexes: Roman Numerals and Sword-shaped hands
  • Water Resistance: 50 meters

Movement:

  • Winding: Automatic
  • Brand: Chopard
  • Caliber: Chopard 01.01-C
  • Display: Analog
  • Diameter: 28.8mm
  • Jewels: 31
  • Power Reserve: 60 hours
  • Frequency: 28800 bph
  • Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds

About Chopard

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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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