Since its inception in 1994, the IMPERIALE collection has embodied Chopard’s vision of regal elegance and horological excellence. In 2025, this iconic collection welcomes a new chapter with the introduction of a poetic complication: the IMPERIALE Four Seasons, a timepiece that captures the eternal rhythm of nature through the artistry of watchmaking. This rare creation is issued in a limited edition of only 25 timepieces, available exclusively in Chopard boutiques.
IMPERIALE Four Seasons, $134,000
At the heart of this creation lies a rotating disc that completes a full revolution over 365 days, evoking the gentle cycle of the seasons. Crafted in painted textured mother-of-pearl marquetry, this miniature tableau is a moving landscape, shifting subtly with time. The disc is ingeniously indexed to the hour hand — a seamless fusion of mechanical ingenuity and poetic expression.
The dial is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Its upper half is adorned with ethical 18-carat white gold lace, sculpted into the delicate silhouette of a lotus flower — a recurring motif in the IMPERIALE collection, also echoed in the shape of the crown. Satin-finished gold petals with polished veins create a striking contrast of textures, while the lower dial reveals a painted mother-of-pearl marquetry gradient that evokes the changing hues of the natural world.
Encased in 18-carat white gold and accentuated with brilliant-cut diamonds across the case, bezel, and crown, the timepiece radiates elegance from every angle.
Inside this radiant creation beats the L.U.C 96.31-L movement — a self-winding mechanical calibre equipped with the exclusive Four Seasons module. Comprising 227 components, it offers a generous 65-hour power reserve – thanks to Chopard Twin Technology – and is entirely developed and assembled in-house, a testament to Chopard’s vertical integration and horological savoir-faire.
To complement its seasonal motif, the IMPERIALE Four Seasons comes with four interchangeable alligator leather straps, each reflecting the tones of spring, summer, autumn, and winter — allowing the wearer to connect with time in the most personal way.
IMPERIALE Four Seasons (Ref. 385394-1001 – in ethical 18-carat white gold)
Case:
- Ethical 18 carat white gold
- Total diameter 36.00 mm
- Thickness 12.10 mm
- Water resistance 50 metres
- Diamond-set bezel, crown, lugs and lug-covers in ethical 18-carat white gold
- Glare-proofed sapphire crystal
- Exhibition back
Movement:
- Mechanical self-winding movement L.U.C 96.31-C
- Number of components 227
- Total diameter 28.40 mm
- Thickness 5.55 mm
- Number of jewels 36
- Frequency 28,800 vph (4Hz)
- Power reserve 65 hours
- Two barrels – Chopard Twin technology
- Winding via a tungsten alloy micro-rotor
Dial and hands:
- Dial in ethical 18-carat white gold set with diamonds featuring a rotating disc in textured mother-of-pearl marquetry in seasonal colors
- Gilded open worked dagger-shaped hours and minutes hands
Functions and displays:
- Central display of the hours and minutes
- Four seasons
Strap and buckle:
- Seamless alligator leather strap in orange, blue, green or yellow, interchangeable system
- Buckle in ethical 18-carat white gold
