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What is the best way for a watch manufacture to celebrate the anniversary of its creation? The answer is simple - to introduce a remarkable timekeeping wonder. This is exactly what Chopard did to mark the 10th anniversary of the of Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier. The brand’s watchmakers developed the L.U.C Chrono One timepiece. Providing the chronograph function, one of the most intricate watchmaking complications, the L.U.C Chrono One, elaborated in really short time if to take into account its complexity, reflects the refined art and the highest standards of Haute Horlogerie.

The first steps in the elaboration of the L.U.C 10 CF movement project to feature integrated chronograph were made in April, 2005. GT3 was its initial name. This choice is explained by the passion Mr. Karl-Friedrich Scheufele feels for fast cars. Mr. Scheufele personal preference is Porsche. No wonder he decided to call the project after a renowned Porsche model. The project required 16 thousand hours of thorough research and development. It was completed by a team of 25 most experienced watchmakers who worked full time in the workshops of two departments based in Fleurier and Geneva.

The watch holds the tradition of the Chopard manufacture of providing its creations with elaborate mechanisms. The list comprises automatic winding, Fly-Back function, column wheel and a considerable power reserve of about 60 hours. It is notable that the timepiece received three patents, having proved Chopard’s ability to come up with unforeseen watchmaking technical solutions. The L.U.C Chrono One and the brand’s other timepieces of the similar complexity make Chopard manufacture rightfully enter the privileged circle of top watch producers.

All the team’s efforts were rewarded by the appearance of an automatic double-pusher column-wheel chronograph. The first pusher placed at 2 o’clock is responsible for starting and stopping the chronograph, while the second pusher placed at 4 o’clock is used for reseting the chronograph as well as fly-back function and small seconds resetting when it is necessary.

The winding-stem is to be used for a few purposes: the watch’s owner will wind the movement by hand when the winding-stem is pushed in, adjust the date after pulling it out to the first notch and set the time after pulling it out to the second notch.

The function of reseting small seconds provided by the L.U.C 10 CF chronograph movement is worth particular attention. This function is united with a movement stop mechanism, thus being specially useful when it is required to set the time in the most accurate way by resetting the small seconds. Using the pusher at 4 o’clock with the winding-stem found in the time-setting position, it becomes possible to perfectly synchronize the minute and seconds hands. The house of Chopard received the patent pending for the described operation.

The 30-minute counter as well as the 12-hour counter (as for its function) are semi-instantaneous, but the latter is dragging for read-off. The semi-instantaneous date is featured in a dial window placed at 6 o’clock. The date adjustment takes no time - with half turning of the winding-stem the user fulfills one day correction.

The counters on the dial offer perfect readability. Being placed at 9 and 3 o’clock, they have been a little moved off towards the upper half of the dial. Such position of the counters allowed watchmakers make their size larger and consequently much more legible.

The timepiece won the chronometer COSC-certificate due to a Variner balance providing a precise rate.

The winding in both directions of the rotating oscillating weight is guaranteed by the self-winding system. The mechanism’s unidirectional gearing device received the patent. The system is really energy-saving and provides supreme winding speed.

The classy round case of the L.U.C Chrono One is performed in white gold. It is 42 mm in diameter. The crown reveals the L.U.C logo. The two original pushers are of rectangular shape. The dial is covered by anti-glare sapphire crystal, while the case-back is transparent and secured with screws. The watch is 30 meters water-resistant.

The L.U.C Chrono One timepiece goes with elegant black alligator leather strap with comfortable folding clasp created in polished white gold.

The Chopard L.U.C Chrono One watch has been created in a limited edition of 100 numbered pieces. The timepiece is sure to win the hearts of watch collectors and timekeeping precision lovers.