The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 687

L.U.C. Skeleton Date Limited Edition Chopard, "Limited Edition, No. 21/250, case No. 1319747, Ref. 16/8940. Made in a limited edition of 250 pieces, circa 2005. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with skeletonized date and a stainless steel Chopard deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, polished, curved bezel, concave lugs, protected winding crown at 4, transparent back with 6 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Brushed gray chapter ring with applied steel radial Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, frosted silver border, skeletonized center to expose the movement, eccentric applied polished steel seconds ring, the frosted silver date ring within, red triangular pointer for the date. Luminous blued steel skeleton dauphine hands, second hand with L.U.C. counterpoise. M. L.U.C. Cal. 96T, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 22K white gold microrotor engraved ?L.U.C.?, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm. Thickness 10 mm.