Chopard is celebrating 30 years of its Fleurier Manufacture with the launch of L.U.C 1860.
To mark three decades of watchmaking excellence at its Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier (founded in 1996 on the initiative of Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Co-president of Chopard, to preserve traditional Swiss watchmaking know-how while integrating major innovations), Chopard revisits one of its most defining creations with a refined continuation of the L.U.C 1860. The L.U.C collection pays tribute to Louis-Ulysse Chopard by adopting the initials of the founder of Chopard’s first workshops, established in 1860. More than a simple anniversary piece, this new edition reflects both continuity and evolution, preserving the aesthetic codes that made the original iconic while incorporating the technical advancements achieved over the past 30 years.
The watch retains its elegantly restrained 36.5mm case, a size that feels particularly relevant in today’s landscape of renewed appreciation for classic proportions. Crafted from Chopard’s proprietary Lucent Steel, the case offers both durability and a distinctive luminous quality. Its dial, presented in a striking Areuse Blue, draws inspiration from the nearby Areuse River in Switzerland’s Val-de-Travers. Known for its shifting hues and dramatic natural surroundings, the river serves as a poetic reference point.
A closer look reveals the depth of artisanal craftsmanship. The dial, made from 18-carat white gold, is hand
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