Simply Abu Dhabi XXXIV

1 4 7 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I C lassic mechanical watches, handcrafted in true respect of Chopard’s DNA as a Swiss watchmaker and a family company, the range includes ultra-thin watches, understated designs, complications such as moon phases, chronographs, tourbillons, perpetual calendars and the equation of time. The technicality of the watches in the L.U.C collection will delight real watchmaking connoisseurs who admire the mechanical poetry of time. Now the illustrious brand has unveiled a new achievement – its first calibre equipped with a flying tourbillon. The new L.U.CFlying TTwin is distinguished by its striking visual charm. It features a hand-guilloché gold dial, perfect proportions, and an ultra-thin case in ethically certified ‘Fairmined’ rose gold make it a truly exceptional creation within the L.U.C collection. Gold is a L.U.C signature and the L.U.C Flying T Twin is crafted from a block of ethically certified Fairmined gold. It is responsibly sourced from artisanal mining cooperatives, where both the environment and miners are treated correctly, and to which Chopard pays a premium to be reinvested in community projects. Chopard is currently the main global purchaser of Fairmined gold, which theManufacture reserves for the production of its Grand Complication watch creations – such as this L.U.C Flying T Twin timepiece – as well as some of its High Jewellery models. Since July 2018, theMaison has been using 100% ethical gold for the production of all its watches and jewellery. While this is a technical first, elegance is the predominant feature here. The dial is a masterclass in sober refinement. The case measures just 7.2 mm, and it has a contemporary touch thanks to its colour contrasts, blending the warmth of rose gold with anthracite grey. At the heart of the watch is a new calibre developed specifically for this timepiece and it crowns a broad range of complications featured in L.U.C models. It is regulated by a flying tourbillon as well as being automatic, a double-first for Chopard. This chronometer-certified movement also features a stop-seconds device which is extremely rare on a tourbillon and enables perfectly accurate time setting. The flying tourbillon of the L.U.C Flying T Twin timepiece is highlighted through a large-diameter aperture at 6 o’clock providing a view into the movement. The physical and visual lightness of the flying tourbillon is used to create a sense of transparency and depth, directly contributing to the exceptional personality of L.U.C Flying T Twin. This opening appears in the solid dial hand-guilloché executed by Chopard artisans. A snailedmotif appears around the chapter ring, while the central medallion is adorned with a honeycombmotif introduced on the 2017 L.U.CXPS 1860Officer edition. Symbolising a beehive, it is a nod to the first logo used by Louis-Ulysse Chopard. Finally, the ruthenium grey dial strikes a pleasing contrast with the rose gold hands and hour markers. Chopard is a family Maison with a strongly ingrained philosophy of independence. The steps involved in making L.U.C watches are all performed at the Maison’s Geneva and Fleurier production sites. Movement development, finished product design, gold smelting, case stamping and machining, calibre components, traditional handcrafted finishes, surface treatments, polishing, assembly, adjustments and quality controls: Chopard masters the full range of watch production operations and applies them to each and every L.U.C watch. These exceptional timepieces stemming from meticulous workmanship meet the aspirations of the modern-day gentleman, speaking to him without artifice or pretention, through a subtle blend of artisanal expertise, distinction and emotions. This extremely refined 50-piece limited series is certified by the “Poinçon de Genève” quality hallmark.