L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 Straw Marquetry Edition, 40 mm

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Chopard presents a new edition of its L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 model, highlighting the Maison’s mastery of Métiers d’Art and technical innovation. This exceptional creation combines Chopard Manufacture’s jumping‑hour movement with a dial crafted in straw marquetry following a complex geometric motif. This 18‑carat ethical yellow gold model features a natural‑colored straw marquetry dial and is limited to just eight pieces. The dial celebrates a rare artisanal craft preserved within the Chopard Manufacture: straw marquetry. Made from carefully selected rye straw grown in France, each strand is individually split by hand using the fingernail and then meticulously assembled to form an intricate honeycomb pattern. This motif pays tribute to the Maison’s founder, Louis‑Ulysse Chopard, who adopted the bee as an early emblem for its symbolic qualities: industrious, honest, and essential to the cohesion of the hive. The hive thus serves as a metaphor for the collective work at the heart of a Manufacture. A window positioned at 6 o’clock displays the jumping hour with perfect clarity while preserving the purity of the dial. Powered by the L.U.C 98.06‑L caliber, this edition features the highly appreciated jumping‑hour complication, elevated by the ingenuity characteristic of Chopard. The energy required for the instantaneous hour jump is delivered by the exclusive Chopard Quattro technology, which combines four stacked and series‑coupled barrels to provide an exceptional 192‑hour power reserve. This architecture ensures constant force to the escapement, stable amplitude, and outstanding chronometric performance. Remarkably thin at just 4.85 mm, the movement incorporates a Phillips terminal‑curve balance spring and a swan‑neck regulator for highly precise adjustment. The 40-mm rounded case takes its design cues from the pocket watches historically crafted by Louis‑Ulysse Chopard, reinterpreting their signature curvature in a contemporary form. The transparent case back reveals the refined architecture and meticulous finishing of the movement, reflecting Chopard’s uncompromising standards of craftsmanship. The timepiece proudly bears the Poinçon de Genève, one of the most p