Among this year’s Baselworld previews, the Chopard Happy Sport Tourbillon Joaillerie stands out as a true highlight — blending Chopard’s signature floating diamonds and full-pavé brilliance with the remarkable sophistication of a tourbillon and an exceptional 216-hour power reserve. Such impressive performance is rarely seen in a high jewelry watch.
Crafted in 18K white gold, the 42mm case makes this the largest Happy Sport ever produced. The dial is entirely paved with diamonds using the snow-setting technique, while the tourbillon bridge and bezel are adorned with baguette-cut diamonds. Between the two sapphire crystals glide seven free-floating “Happy Diamonds”, dancing gracefully with each movement of the wrist.
Blue steel hour and minute hands contrast beautifully against the white gold Roman numerals, and the small seconds integrated within the 6 o’clock tourbillon cage add balance and visual drama — a design that combines jewelry opulence with legible precision.
At its heart lies the L.U.C 02.16-L hand-wound movement, featuring twin barrels that deliver an extraordinary nine-day power reserve. Through the sapphire crystal caseback, the finely decorated bridges, gold chatons, and ruby bearings reveal the brand’s haute horlogerie excellence.
The watch totals 9.03 carats of diamonds, paired with a white alligator leather strap, making it a dream gift — perhaps even the ultimate engagement watch.
Chopard Happy Sport Tourbillon Joaillerie Watch
18K white gold case, 42mm diameter, 15.09mm thick, sapphire crystal, 18K white gold crown, diamond-paved dial, blue sword-shaped hands, L.U.C 02.16-L caliber, 33 jewels, 28,800 vph, 9-day power reserve, white alligator leather strap, 18K white gold buckle, water resistant to 30m.
Complication: Tourbillon
