Important Watches: Part I

Important Watches: Part I

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 59. L.U.C. Tourbillon, Ref. 171908-1001 Limited edition white gold and diamond-set tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve indication and total diamond weight of 22.95 carats Made in 2005 | 蕭邦171908-1001型號「L.U.C. Tourbillon」限量版白金鑲鑽石陀飛輪腕錶備動力儲存顯示,鑽石總重22.95克拉,2005年製.

Property of a Swiss private collector

Chopard

L.U.C. Tourbillon, Ref. 171908-1001 Limited edition white gold and diamond-set tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve indication and total diamond weight of 22.95 carats Made in 2005 | 蕭邦171908-1001型號「L.U.C. Tourbillon」限量版白金鑲鑽石陀飛輪腕錶備動力儲存顯示,鑽石總重22.95克拉,2005年製

Auction Closed

May 11, 01:00 PM GMT

Estimate

100,000 - 200,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Property of a Swiss private collector

Chopard

L.U.C. Tourbillon, Ref. 171908-1001

Limited edition white gold and diamond-set tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve indication and total diamond weight of 22.95 carats

Made in 2005

蕭邦171908-1001型號「L.U.C. Tourbillon」限量版白金鑲鑽石陀飛輪腕錶備動力儲存顯示,鑽石總重22.95克拉,2005年製


Dial: set with 99 diamonds

Calibre: cal. 1.02 manual winding, 33 jewels

Movement number: 1'000'104

Case: 18k white gold set with 101 diamonds, sapphire crystal display back secured by 8 screws

Case number: 1'150'366, 04/10

Closure: Chopard alligator strap and 18k white gold and diamond-set buckle

Dimensions: 39 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: Chopard insurance value attestation

This L.U.C. Tourbillon is an absolutely stunning masterpiece. A highly complicated tourbillon is beautifully displayed amongst hundreds of diamonds, perfectly crafted by the skilled watchmakers and jewelers at Chopard in Fleurier. The dial is set with 99 diamonds weighing 7.15 carats in total, while the case boasts an impressive 101 diamonds weighing 15.80 carats in total, gifting the entire piece a total diamond weight of 22.95 carats. 

Large baguette diamonds may be spotted from all sides, except from the back, where the complicated and handcrafted movement may be admired. The sophisticated tourbillon carriage is revealed on the dial, while the rest is completely decked-out in diamonds, including the power reserve indication. 

Loved by its previous owner, this watch has surely experienced some extravagant dinners and events, but still remains in attractive condition.