Chopard L.U.C Esprit de Fleurier Tourbillon in 18K

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CIRCA: 2010
CASE NUMBER: 1552373, No. 12/15
REF.: 161911.1001
CASE MATERIAL: 18K white gold
CASE DIMENSIONS: 40.5 mm in diameter
DIAL: Satin brushed with applied yellow gold hour markers, two cutouts showing the baseplate and the tourbillon escapement, power reserve indicator, blued steel dauphine-shaped hands
BRACELET MATERIAL: Black leather Chopard-signed strap with Chopard steel buckle
MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 7-1/2 inches
MOVEMENT: Manual wind with power reserve and tourbillon
CALIBER: L.U.C 02.10
Produced in 2010 to commemorate Chopard's 150th anniversary, this lovely Chopard is from the exclusive haute horology L.U.C line. One of only 15 units made, this tourbillon is referred to as the Esprit de Fleurier, as it has hand-crafted Fleurisanne engraving on the 18K movement plates that is visible through the dial and from the sapphire crystal caseback. Only a few artists who can work metal with extreme dexterity have master Fleurisanne decorations, which require the greatest skill and hours of concentration. The present example has style, fine watchmaking and exclusivity for a truly inspired collector's timepiece.

PROPERTY OF A NEW YORK LADY
Condition Report: Dial is in mint condition. Case is in near-mint condition. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in near-mint condition.

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