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Since its debut in 1994, Chopard's IMPERIALE collection has been a symbol of craftsmanship and elegance in the world of haute horlogerie. This year, the brand extends this classic lineage once again, launching the IMPERIALE Four Seasons watch, which interprets the changing seasons of nature with its delicate mechanical structure and precious materials.
Mother-of-Pearl Four Seasons Rotating Wheel
The design focus of the IMPERIALE Four Seasons watch is a slowly rotating seasonal disc that unfolds over time. The designer uses mother-of-pearl marquetry to depict the colors of the four seasons, transforming the flow of time into a gradually changing landscape painting, echoing the ceaseless rhythm of nature. The disc rotates in sync with the hour hand, completing a full rotation in a year, allowing the wearer to feel the pulse of time on their wrist with each subtle change. The upper half of the dial is adorned with openwork 18K white gold lace, outlining the iconic lotus silhouette of the IMPERIALE collection and echoing the design of the crown. The white gold petals, treated with satin-brushed and polished techniques, display distinct layers in the interplay of light and shadow, showcasing a three-dimensional effect reminiscent of an art sculpture. The case, bezel, and crown are all crafted from ethically compliant 18K white gold and set with diamonds, imbuing this timepiece with a luxurious yet understated elegance.
Alligator leather strap in colors suitable for all four seasons
At the heart of the timepiece is Chopard's in-house LUC 96.31-C automatic movement, featuring the brand's exclusive "Four Seasons" module. Comprising 227 parts, this movement, powered by the Chopard Twin barrel technology, offers a 65-hour power reserve, showcasing the brand's comprehensive expertise in high-end mechanics. The watch also comes with four alligator leather straps, each in orange, blue, green, and yellow to correspond to the four seasons, allowing the wearer to change them as desired, ensuring their wrist style aligns with the rhythms of nature. Limited to 25 pieces, the IMPERIALE Four Seasons watch blends craftsmanship, nature, and time, leaving its mark on the seasons.
Since its debut in 1994, Chopard's IMPERIALE collection has been a symbol of craftsmanship and elegance in the world of haute horlogerie. This year, the brand extends this classic lineage once again, launching the IMPERIALE Four Seasons watch, which interprets the changing seasons of nature with its delicate mechanical structure and precious materials. The design focus of the IMPERIALE Four Seasons watch is a slowly rotating season disc that changes with the passage of time. The designer uses mother-of-pearl marquetry to depict the colors of the four seasons, transforming the flow of time into a gradual landscape painting, echoing the ceaseless rhythm of nature. The disc rotates synchronously with the hour hand, completing one full rotation in a year, allowing the wearer to feel the rhythm of time on their wrist with the subtle changes of each day. The upper half of the dial is decorated with openwork 18K white gold lace, depicting the iconic lotus silhouette of the IMPERIALE collection, echoing the design of the crown. The white gold petals, finished with satin brushing and polishing, display distinct layers in the interplay of light and shadow, creating a three-dimensional effect reminiscent of an art sculpture. The case, bezel, and crown are all crafted from ethically compliant 18K white gold and set with diamonds, imbuing this timepiece with a luxurious yet understated elegance. At the heart of this alligator leather watch with its seasonal colors is Chopard's in-house LUC 96.31-C automatic movement, featuring the brand's exclusive "Four Seasons" module. Comprising 227 parts, this mechanism, powered by the Chopard Twin barrel technology, offers a 65-hour power reserve, showcasing the brand's comprehensive expertise in high-end mechanics. The watch also comes with four alligator leather straps, each in orange, blue, green, and yellow to correspond to the four seasons, allowing the wearer to change them as desired, ensuring their wrist style aligns with the rhythms of nature. Limited to 25 pieces, the IMPERIALE Four Seasons watch blends craftsmanship, nature, and time, leaving its mark on the seasons. …
