Chopard 16/1860/2 L.U.C 1860 18K White Gold Silver Dial LIMITED

The Chopard 16/1860/2 L.U.C 1860 in 18K white gold with a silver guilloché dial is a refined expression of Chopard’s emergence as a serious haute horlogerie manufacture around the turn of the millennium. Released circa 1997–2000, this reference was limited to 1,860 examples per metal and features the celebrated in‑house automatic calibre 1.96, equipped with a 22K gold micro‑rotor, twin mainspring barrels for 70 hours of power reserve, COSC certification, and the Geneva Seal. The stepped bezel and slender 36.5 mm case—just 8.4 mm thick—lend the watch an elegant, balanced wrist presence. The dial, crafted by Metalem, showcases a finely engine‑turned center, dauphine hands, and applied gold arrow markers, all hallmarks of discreet yet meticulous finishing. Collectors prize the movement’s exceptional decoration—black‑polished screws, swan‑neck regulator, anglage, and Côtes de Genève—and the watch’s historical significance as Chopard’s first manufacture calibre. This piece represents a pivotal moment in the brand’s evolution and remains a benchmark for modern dress watches. Like New.