Russell Sheldrake Chopard and Hodinkee have teamed up to create a new dress watch with a green guilloché dial. The LUC XPS 1860 Office Limited Edition for Hodinkee comes with a guilloché hunter caseback that matches the dial. Limited to just 25 pieces, priced at $36,700.
It seems to be the season when publications release limited editions. Shortly after we released the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Solargraph x Time+Tide “Sundowner,” the good folks at Hodinkee brought us their latest offering in the form of the Chopard LUC XPS 1860. Hodinkee Officer Limited Edition. Two great watches, very different, but both with long names. So what does this new dress watch from Dink offer?
True to the LUC family, this watch is a classy dress watch with many subtle features that combine to create an elegant timepiece. The thoughtfulness of the design is evident in the fact that the guilloché pattern on the dial is replicated on the outside of the Hunter caseback. The dial itself is manufactured by Metalem, a dial maker best known for producing dials for Philippe Dufour Simplicity and many others.
The dial itself is a deep hunter green with a rose-colored engine turning section in the center and a slightly recessed cutout for the small seconds subdial, which has a tonal opening for the date window. Yes, it’s a nice touch. I always appreciate it and it doesn’t interfere with the dial at all. On the outside of the dial are wedge-shaped white gold hour markers with a double marker at the 12 position, rather than the numerals found on the regular production LUC XPS 1860 Officer model.
The case is made from Chopard’s ethical 18K white gold, with a fully polished bezel and caseback, and a light level of brushing in the center of the case for a perfect contrast. But the star of this case is the Hunter caseback. A full guilloché pattern is placed at the center, while all other stamps, engravings and hallmarks are moved inside the hinged caseback and are revealed by pressing a button integrated into the crown.
Pressing this crown reveals the stunning micro-rotor LUC 96.01-L. This Geneva Seal movement is only 3.33 mm thick and boasts a 65-hour power reserve thanks to its twin barrels working in series. This slim profile allows the watch to be just 7.7mm thin, which is impressive for a watch with a hunter caseback.
This piece celebrates the LUC collection and everything it has stood for since its creation in 1996, when it brought to market the brand’s first true automatic movement with caliber 1.96, a direct descendant of the 96.01-L. is consistent with This watch will be sold exclusively through Hodinkee’s new owner, Watches of Switzerland. So it’s our first glimpse at the reality of how Hodinkee’s sale will affect the company’s future functions and operations.
Chopard LUC XPS 1860 Officer Hodinkee Limited Edition price and availability
The Chopard LUC XPS 1860 Officer Limited Edition for Hodinkee is limited to 25 pieces and can only be purchased through Watches of Switzerland. Price: 36,700 USD.
Brand Chopard x Hodinkee Model LUC Chopard Strap, Hodinkee Honey Brown Leather Strap Movement LUC 96.01-L, micro-rotor, Geneva Seal Power reserve 65 hours Functions Hours, minutes, small seconds, date Availability Limited to 25 pieces Price $36,700
