Chopard Marks 30 Years Of L.U.C Collection At Watches and Wonders 2026

Watches and Wonders 2026 saw a notable concentration of anniversary-led releases, with leading manufactures using milestone years to reaffirm heritage through meaningful mechanical developments. For Chopard, this year carries particular weight, marking 30 years since the establishment of its Fleurier Manufacture in 1996. Over three decades, the facility has strengthened vertical integration across conception, assembly, and finishing, supporting the expansion of the Chopard L.U.C collection.

Presented in Geneva, the 2026 releases signal manufacturing maturity, adherence to standards such as the Poinçon de Genève, and continued investment in both high jewellery and serious mechanical watchmaking.

The Birth of the L.U.C Collection

The L.U.C collection was introduced in 1996 as a tribute to Louis-Ulysse Chopard, the brand’s founder. It debuted with the calibre 96.01-L, an ultra-thin automatic movement that established the technical foundation for the manufacture’s in-house ambitions. The inaugural L.U.C 1860 demonstrated both mechanical credibility and finishing discipline, signalling Chopard’s serious intent within haute horlogerie. Today, that founding philosophy continues to guide the collection, with emphasis placed on refined construction, precise execution, and meticulous attention to movement architecture.

New L.U.C Novelties for Watches and Wonders 2026

• The L.U.C Grand Strike
• The L.U.C 1860
• The L.U.C Strike One Titanium
• The L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25
• The L.U.C XPS Prussian Blue

The L.U.C Grand Strike

The L.U.C Grand Strike serves as the undisputed technical zenith of the Watches and Wonders 2026 novelties. This 686-component masterpiece is widely regarded as the most complex timepiece created by Chopard Manufacture, the result of 11,000 hours of R&D and 10 proprietary patents.

The L.U.C Grand Strike serves as the undisputed technical zenith of the Watches and Wonders 2026 novelties. This 686-component masterpiece is widely regarded as the most complex timepiece created by Chopard Manufacture, the result of 11,000 hours of R&D and 10 proprietary patents. Housed in a 43mm ethical white gold case, the manually wound calibre L.U.C 08.03-L integrates a grande and petite sonnerie with a minute repeater. Its defining innovation is the monobloc sapphire construction, where the gongs and sapphire crystal are machined from a single sapphire block, delivering an acoustic profile of remarkable crystalline depth and richness. Bearing the Poinçon de Genève, this dial-less architecture showcases strike-works that embody the peak of haute horology.

The L.U.C 1860

The L.U.C 1860 returns as a masterfully refined continuation model, honouring the original 1996 icon that launched the L.U.C collection.

The L.U.C 1860 returns as a masterfully refined continuation model, honouring the original 1996 icon that launched the L.U.C collection. This 36.5mm timepiece is crafted in Lucent Steel™, providing a radiant, hypoallergenic finish with exceptional resistance to abrasion. The 18K white gold dial is finished in “Areuse Blue” with a hand-guilloché sunburst pattern and chevron-shaped markers, intentionally omitting the date to preserve aesthetic purity. Powering the watch is the ultra-thin, 3.30mm L.U.C Calibre 96.40-L, featuring a 22-carat gold micro-rotor and COSC-certified precision. It stands as a rare example of a steel timepiece meeting the rigorous finishing standards of the Poinçon de Genève.

The L.U.C Strike One Titanium

In a display of chiming virtuosity, the L.U.C Strike One Titanium utilises a 40mm Grade 5 titanium case to maximise the resonance of its \"chime-in-passing\" mechanism.

In a display of chiming virtuosity, the L.U.C Strike One Titanium utilises a 40mm grade five titanium case to maximise the resonance of its “chime-in-passing” mechanism. This system strikes a single, clear note on the hour, amplified by Chopard’s patented monobloc sapphire gong. The salmon-toned dial features a hand-guilloché honeycomb pattern, a small seconds subdial at six o’clock, and a chime-status indicator. Inside, the chronometer-certified L.U.C 96.32-L calibre delivers high-frequency performance in an elegantly slim profile. This piece perfectly bridges the gap between technical sophistication and modern, lightweight material engineering.

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The L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25

The L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 Straw Marquetry Edition represents a breathtaking union of high watchmaking and rare métiers d’art. Limited to just eight pieces, the 40mm ethical yellow gold case frames a dial crafted from natural rye straw, meticulously hand-laid in a geometric honeycomb motif.

The L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 Straw Marquetry Edition represents a breathtaking union of high watchmaking and rare métiers d’art. Limited to just eight pieces, the 40mm ethical yellow gold case frames a dial crafted from natural rye straw, meticulously hand-laid in a geometric honeycomb motif. Beneath this artisanal exterior lies the L.U.C 98.06-L jumping-hour movement. Utilising Chopard’s exclusive Quattro technology with four stacked barrels, the watch delivers an exceptional 192-hour power reserve. It remains a rare jumping-hour creation bearing the Poinçon de Genève.

The L.U.C XPS Prussian Blue

Completing the lineup is the L.U.C XPS Prussian Blue, an ultra-thin study in understated refinement among the year\'s Chopard watches.

Completing the lineup is the L.U.C XPS Prussian Blue, an ultra-thin study in understated refinement among the year’s Chopard watches. Housed in a 40mm Lucent Steel™ case measuring just 7.2mm in thickness, it features a sunburst sector dial in a saturated Prussian Blue hue. The watch is powered by the slim, COSC-certified L.U.C 96.12-L calibre, endowed with a 65-hour power reserve via Twin technology. This release captures the essence of the L.U.C collection, quiet sophistication, historical depth, and mechanical excellence, designed for the discerning collector.