L.U.C. FULL STRIKE LIMITED EDITION MODEL, REF. 161947-9001, MOVEMENT NO. 199'534, CASE NO. 4'168'006, NO. 18⁄20, CIRCA 2022

The Chopard L.U.C Full Strike reference 161947-9001 stands as one of the manufacture’s most compelling expressions of contemporary haute horology, limited to only 20 examples and defined by its union of modern elegance and technical audacity. Its openworkdial offers a sporty transparency that highlights the groundbreaking monobloc sapphire gongs—machined from the same sapphire block as the crystal—which deliver an exceptionally pure, powerful resonance. The Full Strike mechanism itself is engineered for intuitive operation, activated via a single pusher integrated into the crown, making the minute repeater both accessible and sophisticated. Dual power reserves add to its practicality: one dedicated to the 60-hour timekeeping autonomy and the other to the repeater train, wound in opposite crown directions. Viewed through the sapphire caseback, the movement fills the case harmoniously, displaying lavish hand-finishing such as Côtes de Genève and immaculate beveling. Both the movement and the case proudly bear the Poinçon de Genève, underscoring Chopard’s commitment to artistry, precision, and uncompromising craftsmanship. Furthermore, the underside of the sapphire crystal is engraved and filled with lacquer, making the minute track appear like its floating, while adding depth to the dial.