Introducing: The Chopard L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25

April 10, 2024

As part of a considerable wave of new releases from Chopard for Watches & Wonders 2024, the brand has announced a limited edition take on the existing L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 that uses a white gold case and a black enamel dial. With only 100 pieces being made, this LE offers a considered alternative to the previous limited edition L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25, which had a rose gold case and a white enamel dial.? Measuring 40mm wide, this jumping hour L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 is 10.3mm thick, and?the case is made from Chopard's own ethical 18-carat white gold. The dial, too, has a white gold base for the black Grand Feu enamel treatment. The deep black of the dial sets the stage for minimal text, a central minutes hand and outer minute track, and a large digital jumping hour display at six. Water resistance is 50 meters, and the L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 comes fitted with a black gator strap with a white gold buckle.? Tucked under that black enamel dial, we find a special movement from Chopard's Quattro family, named for its use of four barrels and the resulting massive power reserve of 192 hours. Forget a dress watch that can sit out a weekend; this L.U.C model is good for eight full days. Originally launched for the 25th anniversary of Chopard's manufacture, the movement is the L.U.C 98-06-L, and its hand-wound ticks at 4 Hz and proudly carries the Hallmark of Geneva.? Being an L.U.C model, the movement is beautifully finished, and there is even a fully practical application for the display case back, as it allows you to see the power reserve indication that is integrated into the backside of the movement. With a price tag of $52,000, the black-dialed L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 is limited to just 100 pieces.? What We Think Chopard's L.U.C line was one of my first personal introductions to legit high-end mechanical watchmaking, and I've been enamored by their creations ever since I first put an L.U.C Perpetual Twin on my wrist during an early visit to Baselworld nearly a decade ago. With watches like the L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25, I think Chopard continues to offer something truly special and exciting both in terms of the aesthetic (this jump hour is, to my eyes, gorgeous) and in qualified haute horology. ? On that front, the combination of the novelty of the jump hour and the general complexity and specs of the movement makes for a watch with a unique appeal that highlights so much of what makes Chopard an interesting competitor in the high-end segment.? The Basics Brand: ChopardModel: L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25Reference Number: 161977-1001Diameter: 40mmThickness: 10.3mmCase Material: 18 White goldDial Color: BlackWater Resistance: 50 metersStrap/Bracelet: Black alligator with white gold pin buckle The Movement Caliber: L.U.C 98.06-LFunctions: Jumping hours, minutesDiameter: 31.8mmThickness: 4.85mmPower Reserve: 192 hours (8 days)Winding: Hand-woundFrequency: 28,800 VPH (4 Hz)Jewels: 42Chronometer Certified: Additional Details: Four barrels, Poincon de Geneve hallmark? Pricing & Availability Price: $50,200Limited Edition: Yes, 100 pieces Shop this story Hodinkee is an authorized dealer for Chopard, click here to see what's in the Hodinkee Shop or visit Chopard's website for more information about the new L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25.