Chopard Mini Yellow Gold - c. 1990

Mini size, great timelessness

Description

A discreet, elegant, and timeless watch? This Chopard watch in 18-carat yellow gold is a perfect example.

A watch that has lost none of its charm over the years. Its refined, patinated dial is uniquely signed Chopard Genève and equipped with "dauphine" hands, accentuating the refinement of the watch.

The case is mounted on a black alligator leather strap with its original gold-plated buckle. The watch is equipped with a quartz movement.

Two specific features make this watch unique. First of all, what was quite common from the 60s to the 90s, the presence of the initials " L.U.C." engraved on the crown (sometimes on the dial and/or the movement). This is a tribute to Louis-Ulysse Chopard, founder of Chopard. This underlines the heritage of the House. Finally, the touching presence of a dedication: " Hans - 20.6.90 ". A birthday, a birth, a wedding? It will remain a mystery!

Why did Françoise choose it?

Françoise loves discreet and elegant pieces, the ones you don't see on everyone's wrist and that are unfairly forgotten! This Chopard watch is the perfect compromise between a watch and a piece of jewelry, a refined piece of watchmaking that can be worn daily. Its clean lines give it a timeless look that will complement any style.

History

Founded in 1860 in Sonvilier (Switzerland) by Louis-Ulysse Chopard, Maison Chopard has been dedicated to the creation of precision watches from the very beginning. From the very beginning, Chopard sometimes used the initials "L.U.C." to mark its watches, a direct reference to its founder and the identity of the Maison. Over the decades, Chopard built an international reputation before being acquired in 1963 by the Scheufele family, thus becoming a Maison of High Jewelry and Watchmaking.

From the 1970s onwards, iconic collections such as Happy Diamonds emerged. In 1996, Chopard took a significant step forward with the creation of its Fleurier factory. This gave rise to the L.U.C. line, dedicated to Haute Horlogerie mechanical movements.

Today, Chopard is recognized as much for its jewelry pieces as for its manufactured movements, combining tradition and technical innovation.