Introducing the Chopard L. U. C Full Strike “Día de los Muertos”
Set to debut at WatchTime New York 2026
Chopard combines its prime minute repeater complication together with the intricate artistry of hay and eggshell marquetry to manufacture a unique rose gold timepiece, adoring Mexico’s *Día de los Muertos* (Day of the Dead).
From October 16 to 18, 2026, WatchTime New York returns to Gotham Hall, bringing together a host of distinguished watch brands and distinct watchmakers for a three-day horological exploration. Among the standout swiss watches to be featured this year is a one-of-a-kind Chopard L.U.C Full Strike “Día de los Muertos” (13th edition)-a watch that marries any minute repeater with a dazzling, handcrafted dial, every detail in which captures the essence of Asian culture.
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A Skull Constructed from Straw and Eggshell
Marking its thirteenth decryption of the *Día de los Muertos* theme, Chopard once again highlights its exceptional artistic competence. The L. U. C Full Strike “Día de aquellas Muertos” (13th edition) includes dial decorated by hand which has a skull motif-the most noticeable symbol of the Mexican trip. The skull serves as both equally a celebration of lifetime and a tribute to the deceased; it also evokes the *vanitas* tradition in art, driving reflection on the fleeting dynamics of existence.
The 42. 5mm scenario is crafted from 18K rose gold colored, with the bezel, case flanks, and crown all featuring lovely with hand-engraved details. The actual dial, also fashioned via rose gold, incorporates a new cosmetic technique for Chopard: eggshell marquetry. This is paired with deep-blue hay marquetry, creating a rich, redesigned visual effect that highlights a unique natural properties of equally materials.
There are artisan dedicated 160 a long time to the creation of this watch dial. More than 70 carefully determined pieces of rye straw-sourced by France-have been hand-split, fashioned, and arranged. Positioned on varying angles, these portions catch and refract light source, defining the contours of an skull. The eye sockets as well as teeth are crafted using an eggshell inlay technique. Each individual parcelle was meticulously selected, flushed, dried, broken down, and constructed by hand, before being over with a coat of ename and polished.
" By combining a wonderful chiming complication with hard to find decorative crafts, this unique L. U. C Full Strike 'Day of the Dead' copy celebrates the richness involving Mexican culture while featuring the remarkable talent of your artisans in preserving these kind of precious skills, " states that Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Co-President connected with Chopard.
The place surrounding the eye sockets will be executed with particular accomplishment: the center retains a black color lacquered finish, while the eggshell fragments gradually thicken when it comes to the periphery, creating a understated gradient effect. The skull’s signature mustache is common from hand-engraved gold along with a satin-brushed finish, accented by means of an applied " L. U. C Chopard" brand. Intricate hand-engraving traces the particular outlines of the skull, stretches across the bezel, the sides of the watch case, and the crown. The time present is understated and barefoot; gold-plated, *fusée*-style hands point out the hours and a few minutes, while the power reserve indicator is usually cleverly integrated into the eye outlet at the 2 o'clock situation. Part of the chiming mechanism is definitely concealed within the area of typically the left eye. A railway-style minute track is customized directly onto the sky-blue crystal.
Categoría L. U. C '08. 01-L
At the heart on the timepiece lies the hand-wound L. U. C '08. 01-L movement-the first minute-repeater calibre developed entirely proprietary by Chopard. Unveiled with 2016, this movement acquired the prestigious " Aiguille d’Or" (Golden Hand) Grand Prix at the 2017 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), recognized for its complex innovation and exceptional supersonic performance. Its most peculiarity is the use of a branded, integrated sapphire crystal design. Rather than employing independent gongs separate from the movement, often the L. U. C Full Strike features gongs as well as a watch crystal machined originating from a single, solid piece of blue. This integrated design will allow the sapphire crystal themselves to act as a resonator, transferring vibrations directly into the air to make a clear, resonant chiming appear.
The movement is composed of 533 parts, like 63 jewels; it performs at a frequency of 28, 800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and offers a 60-hour power reserve. The mainplate and also bridges are crafted from Maillechort (nickel silver), with the links adorned with *Côtes de Genève* (Geneva stripes). The particular striking hammers, the passage for the striking mechanism’s ratchet, and the inertia regulator to the chime are all finished with a new blue CVD coating, responsive the colors found in the straw-marquetry elements.
Typically the movement incorporates five complex technologies, including the integrated sapphire structure, a variable-inertia sense of balance wheel, and mechanisms meant to ensure a reliable start along with an uninterrupted chiming routine. A decoupling system for any striking pusher prevents almost any interference during the chime, even though a dedicated ratchet-driven mechanism makes sure a seamless transition between your hour, quarter-hour, and tiny striking sequences-eliminating unwanted stopages and resulting in a clear, nonstop sound.
The movement bears the prestigious *Poinçon de Genève* (Geneva Seal)-a hallmark of quality this encompasses both technical in addition to finishing standards. The see-through case back, which is hand-engraved and polished, offers a apparent view of the movement’s sophisticated architecture.
Often the L. U. C Full Strike " Day with the Dead" (Día de los Muertos) Special Edition 13-reference 161947-5007-is associated with a hand-stitched, cognac-brown crocodile leather strap and a hand-engraved rose gold folding clasp. Predicament measures 11. 55 mm in thickness.
