Since 1998, Chopard’s creations have walked the Red Carpet at the world’s greatest cinema event: The Cannes Film Festival; with various artists from around the world, sporting dazzling creations meticulously crafted by the maison. With just under a week till the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival, Chopard introduces a new Haute Horlogerie L.U.C watch dedicated to the red carpet; ‘L.U.C XPS 1860 Red Carpet Edition’. Men have just as great of a need to shine alongside actresses in front of the camera, says Chopard and with this new RED edition in 18-carat white gold you’ll have most of that of that covered.
Ultra-thin with a touch of Glamour…
Red for Royalty, Prestige and of course the famous Red Carpet walked by the greatest actors, this unique model is all set to light up the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival next week. Limited to just 10 pieces, L.U.C XPS 1860 Red Carpet Edition is offered in a 40mm 18 Carat White Gold case with a Red Dial of which the hand-guilloché centre with its radiating motif reflects the expertise cultivated by Chopard. The sunburst rim is lit up by baguette-cut hour-markers, swept over by Dauphine-type hands. A small seconds display and date window sit at 6 o clock. The L.U Chopard Logo on the dial is Gold-Toned without being too out there.
Powered by a COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute) Certified mechanical self-winding L.U.C 96.01-L movement, the watch ensures approximately 65 hours of operating autonomy. Its artisanal finishing, visible through the exhibition case-back, testifies the extreme degree of craftsmanship distinguishing Haute Horlogerie creations bearing the ‘Poinçon de Genève’ quality hallmark: bridges meticulously chamfered and adorned with Côtes de Genève, along with a chamfered and circular-grained main plate.
Technical Details
Case:
- 18-carat white gold:
- Total diameter: 40.00 mm
- Thickness: 7.20 mm
- Water resistance: 30 metres
- 18-carat white gold crown with L.U.C logo 5.00 mm
- Vertical satin-brushed flanks and inter-horn space, polished bezel and case-back
- Glareproofed sapphire crystal
- Exhibition back with the Red Carpet logo
Movement:
- Mechanical self-winding L.U.C 96.01-L
- Total diameter: 27.4 mm
- Thickness: 3.30 mm
- Number of jewels: 29
- Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
- Power reserve: 65 hours
- 22-carat gold micro-rotor
- Two barrels – Twin® technology
- Bridges adorned with Côtes de Genève motif
- Chronometer-certified (COSC)
- ‘Poinçon de Genève’ quality hallmark
Dial and hands:
- Red dial, hand-guilloché centre, sunburst satin-brushed exterior
- Gold-toned L.U.CHOPARD logo
- Rhodium-plated Dauphine-type hours, minutes and small seconds hands
Functions and displays:
- Central display of the hours and minutes
- Small seconds display at 6 o’clock
- Date at 6 o’clock
Strap and buckle:
- Hand-sewn matt black alligator leather strap
- 18-carat white gold pin buckle