A bold blend of haute horology and high jewelry, Chopard’s latest creation transforms the timeless appeal of the Ice Cube collection into a striking statement piece: the Ice Cube Secret Watch. Designed as a golden cuff adorned with shimmering diamonds, this exceptional accessory marries aesthetic brilliance with an enchanting surprise.
At first glance, the watch resembles a cascade of of ice cubes dipped in gold and diamonds which seems to have naturally crystallised to form a tactile cuff that exudes glamour while feeling as comfortable as a second skin. It is already a dazzling piece, the fruit of Chopard’s unparalleled craftsmanship, but it even enshrines magic. By pressing a button, one of the cubes opens with a soft click to reveal a hidden watch dial nestled within. This masterpiece of jewellery and watchmaking expertise is at the heart of the ‘Sculpted by Light’ campaign in which the Maison’s international ambassador Bella Hadid showcases the brilliance of the Ice Cube collection.
Almost 30 years after the first Ice Cube watch, the collection welcomes a secret watch perfectly summing up its transformations over time and Chopard’s unmatched expertise in watchmaking and jewellery techniques. Breaking away from the repetition of identical cubes typical of previous creations, Chopard’s workshops, for the first time, introduce cubes of varied sizes and heights that nonetheless retain the sharp, sleek edges that are the signature of the collection. This subtle new creation takes the visual expression of the collection to new heights by lending the design a sense of harmonious randomness that creates a compelling visual dynamism.
The Ice Cube secret watch is not just a beautiful piece of jewellery to behold but also a technological marvel. The cubes are meticulously screwed onto a frame that is assembled in a puzzle-like fashion to ensure the flowing articulation of the bracelet, the soft feel on the skin and the abundance of shimmering reflections. The watch is adorned with 36 princess-cut diamonds totalling 8.54 carats, adding brilliance. Known for its luminosity, the princess-cut offers the elegance of a square shape with the unique light of a brilliant-cut diamond.
The Ice Cube secret watch is a remarkable to perfect the proportions, followed by a silver model to test the flexibility of the bracelet’s articulated mechanism. Each of the 102 cubes – representing a total of 1,300 crafted facets – is individually polished three times, moving from a coarse grain to a finer grain and finally using paper paste to achieve an extraordinary sheen that gives the watch a radiant finish.
“Comfort is the ultimate luxury,” says Caroline Scheufele, Chopard’s Co-President and Artistic Director. “I dreamed of an oversized cuff of golden ice cubes—bold yet supple. Thanks to the ingenuity of our artisans, this vision became a reality, blending striking design with the discreet elegance of a hidden timepiece.”
Technical Details
- Secret watch in ethical 18-carat rose gold.
- White dial concealed under a hinged cover in ethical 18-carat rose gold, gilded hands.
- Bracelet in ethical 18-carat rose gold, set with 36 princess-cut diamonds (8.54 carats).
- Quartz movement.
- Ref. 104272-5001
