Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...

Hong Kong, Dec 05, 2021

LOT 124

CHOPARD REF. 168526-3001, L.U.C. ENGINE ONE TOURBILLON, TITANIUM, LIMITED 39/150

HKD 160,000 - 280,000

EUR 18,000 - 31,400 / CHF 18,900 - 33,100 / USD 20,600 - 36,000

Sold: HKD 262,500

Very fine, rare and limited, manual winding skeleton wristwatch with tourbillon regulator , date ,minutes and power reserve indication.


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Brand Chopard

Model L.U.C. Engine One Tourbillon

Reference 168526-3001

Year Circa 2010

Movement No. 120183

Case No. 1567669

Bracelet Leather strap with Chopard Titanium buckle

Caliber 15” LUC 1TRM MEC.

Dimensions 35.4 x 44.4 mm

Signature Case, Dial and Movement

Accessories Certificate and L.U.C. chronometer certificate

Notes

In 2010, Chopard introduced the L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon to celebrate the 150th anniversary as well as the decades of passion it has shared with the world of motorsports, This exceptional model is made in 150 pieces only, which combines the finest elements of the two forms of mechanical expression. From its strong lines to the most subtle details, everything about this powerful timepiece honors the automobile spirit also admirably accentuated by a fine watch movement machined like an engine block.

This L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon equipped the in-house mechanical hand-wound tourbillon movement, L.U.C Calibre 1TRM, which beats at a cadence of 28,800 vibrations per hour and boasts a 60-hour power reserve. Chronometer-certified by the COSC.In much the same way as a car engine, this movement is mounted on silent-blocks – that absorb shocks – and held by three lever arms inserted into the case middle.

In keeping with automobile traditions, the reamed engine block bears the Chopard signature; while a circular segment directly fixed to the upper face of the movement carries the power-reserve display at 12 o'clock positioned opposite the tourbillon bridge at 6 o'clock featuring a design that is a first for Chopard. Representing a magnificent mechanical feat of engineering, the L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon is distinguished not only by its high-end motorization but also by the bodywork that endows it with an inimitably sophisticated style.