What We Know
Among collectors I know and respect, Chopard has been somewhat quietly picking up steam. The launch of a dateless L.U.C. 1860 with a rosy salmon-toned dial in 2023 was a bit of a turning point, bringing the model—compact and beautifully finished—to a broader audience, and with it, Chopard. Revolution was early to the party with its own limited edition, featuring untreated 3N yellow gold and a Lucent Steel case. For that release, the dials were made by Metalem, which makes the dials for Philippe Dufour’s Simplicity. Now, the idea is back with a new model with similar dial treatment, with a twist.
The new L.U.C Quattro Revolution Re-Edition comes 26 years after the groundbreaking Quattro model, which featured a 9-day power reserve. This time, the same untreated 3N yellow gold dial is made in-house by the Chopard team, while the watch is still cased in Chopard’s proprietary Lucent steel. There is a power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock, small seconds, and a date at 6 o’clock. The hour and minute hands are high-polished dauphine shapes with kite-shaped applied hour markers that have a faceted mirror-polished finish.
One of the reasons that collectors value Chopard’s L.U.C line so much isn’t just the quality of the function of the movements, but the quality of the finishing. Yes, the caliber 98.01-L movement doesn’t have sharp edges for interior angles like has become so popular these days, but the Côtes de Genève and anglage are still sublime. The four large barrels (in series) can be seen (two stacks of two) through the display caseback, and you can also see the Geneva seal on the movement and the number of the watch out of 20 pieces visible as well. The movement runs at 4Hz.
While the L.U.C. 1860 is more compact at 36.5mm, the Quattro isn’t large by any means. The case measures 38mm by 9.54mm, which is quite compact for a watch with such a powerful movement. For comparison, Revolution has included photos of both watches side by side. The dial is just slightly more yellow, but doré dials like this are pretty amazing. There’s a filet-sautant ring around the center guilloché, which now radiates from the central post.
The Chopard L.U.C Quattro Revolution Re-Edition is available through Revolution’s shop, limited to 20 numbered pieces, and retails for CHF 32,500. The watch was released over a week ago now, so there’s no telling how many are left.
What We Think
Every time I see a Chopard, I get a bit of FOMO. People sit and debate the best quality among F.P. Journe or Patek, between independents for hundreds of thousands, the artisanal dials of Naoya Hida or the inaccessibility of Kikuchi Nakagawa, but Chopard is off in its own party, just quietly making some of the best dress watches (and integrated bracelet sport watches, for that matter) for less than most of the watches above. The new collaboration with Revolution builds on their past successful collab to create a beautiful paired piece. Fifty of the past collaboration were made; only 20 this time, and while the price might surprise some people who haven’t seen an L.U.C. Quattro before, it’s in line with modern variants that people seem happy to buy.
The Basics
Brand: Chopard
Model: L.U.C Quattro Revolution Re-Edition
Diameter: 38mm
Thickness: 9.54mm
Case Material: Lucent Steel
Dial Color: Pure untreated 3N yellow gold dial with hand-guilloché
Indexes: Kite-shaped applied hour markers, faceted mirror-polished finish
Lume: None
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap/Bracelet: Leather strap with pin buckle
The Movement
Caliber: Caliber 98.01-L
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, power reserve
Power Reserve: 216 hours (9 days)
Winding: Manual
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph)
Jewels: 39
Additional Details: Geneva Seal; Côtes de Genève beveling
Pricing & Availability
Price: CHF 32,500
Availability: Now, via Revolution
Limited Edition: Yes, numbered out of 20
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