Chopard Reintroduces L.U.C Full Strike Sapphire Edition
Chopard revives its transparent minute‑repeater with the Full Strike Sapphire Edition 2, a limited run of five pieces crafted entirely from lab‑grown sapphire crystal. The case, crown, dial and even the striking pusher are cut from a single block of sapphire, allowing an unobstructed view of the 533 components inside. The hand‑wound caliber 08.01‑L runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour, offers a 60‑hour power reserve and features a patented system that shortens silent gaps between chimes, while maintaining steady tempo through an inertial governor. The movement is finished in rose‑gold PVD, adding a warm hue to the otherwise crystal‑clear architecture, and carries both COSC chronometer certification and the Geneva Seal. Measuring 42.5 mm across and 11.55 mm thick, the watch combines technical innovation with refined aesthetics, including a concentric power‑reserve indicator, rhodium‑plated hour markers and a white‑gold logo plaque on the open‑worked dial. The accompanying gray alligator strap with a white‑gold folding buckle completes the luxurious presentation. Released to mark the 30th anniversary of Chopard Manufacture Fleurier and the decade since the original Full Strike, the Sapphire Edition 2 underscores the brand’s commitment to pioneering sapphire‑based watchmaking while offering a rare, collectible piece for connoisseurs.
Buying Time Analysis: This story marks the return of Chopard’s all‑sapphire minute repeater, showcasing groundbreaking transparent construction and advanced striking technology, underscoring the brand’s technical leadership and celebrating a major anniversary.
