Chopard L.U.C Regulator – 216 Hour Regulator Watch Masterpiece
The Chopard L.U.C Regulator is one of the most technically impressive and aesthetically balanced regulator-style watches ever produced by Chopard.
Unveiled at Baselworld 2015, this model represented Chopard’s only regulator complication of that year, continuing the brand’s legacy of high-end chronometry under the prestigious L.U.C collection.
Chopard L.U.C Regulator Dial & Regulator Layout
The hallmark of the Chopard L.U.C Regulator lies in its traditional regulator-style display,
where the time is separated into individual indications instead of central hour and minute hands.
This layout significantly enhances legibility and creates a unique visual identity.
- Central minute hand
- Power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock
- Local time subdial at 3 o’clock
- Small seconds at 6 o’clock
- Second time zone at 9 o’clock
The local time hands are finished in elegant gold sword-shaped design, while all auxiliary hands are coated in black,
creating excellent contrast and visual hierarchy.
This sophisticated composition is not only functional but also highly symmetrical, reinforcing the classical regulator spirit.
Chopard L.U.C Regulator Movement & 216-Hour Power Reserve
Powering the Chopard L.U.C Regulator is the in-house hand-wound
L.U.C Calibre 98.02-L, one of the most impressive movements in modern haute horlogerie.
Its defining feature is the use of four stacked barrels, delivering an extraordinary
216-hour (9-day) power reserve — a rare achievement in mechanical watchmaking.
The movement operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, contains 39 jewels, and is chronometer-certified by
COSC and hallmarked with the prestigious Poinçon de Genève (Geneva Seal),
ensuring top-tier precision and finishing standards.
43mm Rose Gold Case & Elegant Proportions
The Chopard L.U.C Regulator is housed in a refined 43mm 18K rose gold case
with a thickness of only 9.78mm, making it surprisingly slim for a watch containing four barrels and a GMT mechanism.
Both the front and caseback are fitted with sapphire crystal, allowing full appreciation of the beautifully finished movement.
A corrector at 8 o’clock enables independent adjustment of the second time zone hour hand,
making this model especially useful for frequent international travelers and collectors who appreciate functional complications.
Why the Chopard L.U.C Regulator Matters
In recent years, regulator-style watches have experienced a revival among seasoned collectors,
and the Chopard L.U.C Regulator stands as one of the most sophisticated modern interpretations of this classical layout.
It successfully blends historical inspiration with contemporary high horology engineering.
You can explore more about Chopard on their official manufacture site:
Chopard Official Website
Chopard L.U.C Regulator Technical Specifications
18K rose gold case, 43mm diameter, 9.78mm thickness, sapphire front & back,
manual-winding L.U.C Calibre 98.02-L, 39 jewels, 28,800 vph,
four stacked barrels, 216-hour power reserve, dual time zone complication,
COSC certified, Geneva Seal, alligator leather strap with 18K rose gold buckle,
water-resistant to 50 meters.
