For more than four decades, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Co-President of Chopard, has nurtured a deep admiration for Japan — a nation where craftsmanship transcends function to become pure art. Captivated by the harmony of discipline, beauty, and humility that defines Japanese artistry, he discovered a natural kinship between Japan’s traditional savoir-faire and Chopard’s own philosophy: the pursuit of perfection through sincerity and devotion. This dialogue between East and West finds new expression in Inspirations from Japan – Artistic Crafts in Time, an exclusive series of L.U.C timepieces that honour Japan’s rich cultural heritage through the artistry of Chopard Manufacture.
L.U.C Full Strike Spirit of the Warrior, Price TBA
A one-of-a-kind masterpiece, the L.U.C Full Strike Spirit of the Warrior draws inspiration from the valor and moral code of the samurai. Every detail — meticulously hand-engraved — tells a story of strength, honor, and precision. Powered by Chopard’s signature L.U.C 08.01-L minute repeater movement, it delivers an unmatched crystalline chime, a hallmark of acoustic purity. Bearing the Poinçon de Genève, this exceptional creation embodies the spirit of both warrior and artisan.
L.U.C Quattro Spirit Enso, $83,500
L.U.C Quattro Spirit Samurai Last Stand , $83,500
L.U.C Quattro Spirit Meditating Daruma, $83,500
Chopard’s emblematic jumping-hour movement equips three exclusive new editions of the L.U.C Quattro Spirit timepiece. Staging an encounter between East and West, the dials of these creations revisit symbols embedded in Japanese culture through Grand Feu enamel skills mastered by a specialised Artisan within the Manufacture. The meticulous finishing of the L.U.C Quattro Spirit Enso, L.U.C Quattro Spirit Samurai Last Stand and L.U.C Quattro Spirit Meditating Daruma models have earned them recognition symbolised by the Poinçon de Genève hallmark. Equipped with the four barrels characterising Chopard’s exclusive Quattro technology offering an up to eight-day power reserve, the L.U.C Calibre 98.06-L places these horological masterpieces among the rare jumping-hour watches endowed with this degree of autonomy. Crafted in 18-carat ethical white or rose gold, each of these three interpretations is an eight-piece limited series.
L.U.C XP Urushi Ukiyo-e, $53,000
Paying homage to Japan’s timeless art of woodblock printing, the L.U.C XP Urushi Ukiyo-e depicts the majesty of Mount Fuji, inspired by the work of master Katsushika Hokusai. Crafted using the ancient maki-e lacquer technique, this eight-piece limited edition merges traditional Japanese artistry with Swiss precision. Housed in 18-carat ethical yellow gold, it features the ultra-thin L.U.C Calibre 96.41-L with a 22-carat gold micro-rotor and 65-hour power reserve.
L.U.C XP Nihontō, $47,200
The L.U.C XP Nihontō captures the essence of the revered Japanese sword. Its dial, forged from damascened steel, echoes the sacred Tamahagane used by swordsmiths, revealing a moiré pattern symbolizing the dance of fire and the transience of life. Limited to 25 pieces, it houses the refined L.U.C 96.41-L movement and proudly bears the Poinçon de Genève, a mark of ultimate craftsmanship.
L.U.C XP Sakura by Night, Price TBA
Inspired by the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms under moonlight, the L.U.C XP Sakura by Night embodies elegance and serenity. Its dial — a composition of guilloché, translucent lacquer, sculpted mother-of-pearl, and openworked gold — glimmers with diamonds, creating an ethereal play of depth and light. Within beats the ultra-thin L.U.C 96.23-L movement, adorned with Fleurisanne engraving and a 22-carat white gold micro-rotor. Limited to eight pieces, it celebrates the eternal poetry of impermanence.
