One More Look At All The L.U.C Watches That Chopard Presented During Watches And Wonders 2026

Get ready for a wave of L.U.C watches that Chopard presented during Watches and Wonders 2026. Apart from another look at the L.U.C 1860 with an Areuse blue dial in Lucent Steel, there are also the L.U.C XPS Prussian Blue, L.U.C Strike One Titanium, two versions of the L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 – Straw Marquetry Edition, and the globetrotting L.U.C Time Traveler One. Also in the mix is the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS “Mountain Glow.” That’s not because the extra-thin Alpine Eagle with its warm champagne-colored dial is too hard to resist — although it is — but because it’s equipped with the 176-part L.U.C caliber 96.40-L, so it’s an L.U.C at heart.

Since I brought up the very slim, L.U.C-equipped Alpine Eagle, let’s start with that watch. The Alpine Eagle 41 XPS “Mountain Glow” (ref. 298623-3003 / €29,500) features a new, textured champagne-toned dial and is an 8mm-thick version of Chopard’s luxury sports watch in bright Lucent Steel, the brand’s proprietary alloy. Chopard outfits the thinnest of Alpine Eagles with the 176-part L.U.C caliber 96.40-L. This 27.4 × 3.3mm movement is quite svelte and uses a 22K gold micro-rotor to wind twin stacked barrels, providing a 65-hour power reserve. The Poinçon de Genève-certified watch is also certified by COSC as a chronometer and includes a stop-seconds function and a swan’s-neck regulator for fine adjustment. You wear the watch on an updated bracelet with a more pronounced taper toward the clasp and a micro-adjustment system that allows for up to a 5mm extension.

All the L.U.C watches that Chopard presented during Watches and Wonders 2026

Chopard was on a roll during Watches and Wonders 2026. Further proof is the introduction of the L.U.C 1860 in Lucent Steel with its hypnotizing Areuse blue dial (ref. 168860-3005 / €28,200), which is fresh like a mountain stream — or river. The dial color is named after the Swiss Areuse river, which has its source in the locality of Saint-Sulpice, in the municipality of Val-de-Travers. The watch marks the 30th anniversary of Chopard’s Fleurier manufacture. The new creation closely follows the proportions and layout of the original model, with a 36.5mm case diameter and 8.2mm thickness. The 30m-water-resistant case combines polished surfaces with vertically brushed case sides that look particularly good in the bright Lucent Steel alloy.

The river-blue dial is 18K white gold and features multiple hand-guilloché patterns produced on traditional machinery. Its satin-brushed chapter ring is also a thing of beauty. Chopard pairs applied white gold hour markers and dauphine hands with a sub-seconds register at 6 o’clock. Pleasingly, the absence of a date keeps the layout symmetrical and uncluttered.

Inside this contemporary-looking dress watch, which comes on a gray grained calfskin strap with a steel pin buckle, beats the same automatic L.U.C caliber 96.40-L as in the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS “Mountain Glow.”

The welcoming L.U.C XPS Prussian Blue

The 40 × 7.2 mm L.U.C XPS Prussian Blue (ref. 168629-3002 / €12,900) is a gateway watch into the L.U.C universe. Now, don’t immediately think or comment that the 40mm case is too big and that it should be at least a millimeter smaller, because the proportions are very nice. The size also allows for a rather large dial in a fabulous and historical shade of blue.

In the 17th century, a color merchant in Berlin (then the capital of Prussia) discovered “Prussian blue” by accident. There’s also a link to the Canton of Neuchâtel, where Chopard established its Fleurier Manufacture 30 years ago. Between 1707 and 1857, this territory was under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Prussia, while it simultaneously became a Swiss canton in 1815. Apart from a vivid blue hue, the dial features a sector-style layout that nods to 1930s design codes, blending Art Deco sharpness and Bauhaus clarity.

Inside this entry-level L.U.C, you’ll find the 96.12-L. With a 3.3mm profile, it’s a proper ultra-thin automatic movement. The 22K gold micro-rotor keeps things slim while still delivering efficient winding, and Chopard’s Twin technology — essentially, two stacked barrels — provides a solid 65-hour power reserve. You also get a stop-seconds function, and the movement is a COSC-certified chronometer.

Get it on, bang a gong with the L.U.C Strike One Titanium

On the other end of the affordability spectrum, you will find the L.U.C Strike One Titanium (ref. 168627-3003 / €63,300). This watch combines acoustic complexity with a surprisingly clean, modern execution. The 40 × 9.86mm Grade 5 titanium case is carved from a single block and finished with vertical satin brushing and contrasting polished elements on the bezel and case back. Chopard keeps the design clean by integrating the pusher into the crown.

The crown and integrated pusher control the L.U.C 96.32-L. This movement is a COSC-certified chronometer, bears the Poinçon de Genève, and features a 22K gold micro-rotor, twin stacked barrels for a 65-hour power reserve, a swan’s-neck regulator, and Côtes de Genève across the bridges. Since this is a “strike one” or chime-in-passing complication, the watch emits a single, clear note every time the minute hand hits the 60-minute mark/double indexes at 12. It’s a subtle complication rather than a showpiece, and that’s exactly why it’s so charming. To create a clear tone, the brand uses a patented monobloc sapphire gong system. Even in a titanium case — not traditionally known for great acoustic performance — the watch produces a crisp tone.

The dial is crafted from 18K ethical gold and features a hand-guilloché honeycomb pattern, a nod to founder Louis-Ulysse Chopard, who adopted the symbolism of the bee and its hive to represent a manufacture working together. The salmon-toned surface adds warmth. A subtle hint to the watch’s complexity is a small indicator at 12 o’clock that shows whether the chime is active (white) or off (ruthenium). A second hint is the aperture between 12 and 1 that reveals the hammer in action. The anthracite alligator strap complements the titanium case’s gray tone.

The L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 – Straw Marquetry Editions are the bee’s knees

More bees. The L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 – Straw Marquetry Editions come in two versions. There’s the yellow gold version with a gold-colored dial (ref. 161977-0003 / €76,800) and a rose gold execution with a blue dial (ref. 161977-5011 / €76,800), which is not pictured here. Both use ethical gold, and both are limited to just eight pieces. And both watches feature dials depicting a honeycomb structure, a homage to the bee. Industrious, honest, and essential to the harmony of the hive, the bee is Chopard’s emblem for its symbolic values. The dial is crafted in straw marquetry following a complex geometric motif. The rose gold version has a blue dial, while the yellow gold watch gets a gold-colored one. It takes a while to make the dials from carefully selected rye straw grown in France. Each strand is split manually with a thumbnail, then meticulously assembled by hand to form an intricate honeycomb pattern.

Both L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 watches feature a jump-hour display at 6 o’clock with a central dauphine-fusée hand indicating the minutes. Inside the 40 × 10.3mm cases beats the L.U.C 98.06‑L caliber. The movement uses Chopard Quattro technology, which combines four stacked, series-coupled barrels to power the energy-consuming jump-hour feature. This really is a strong “worker bee,” as it also has a power reserve of 192 hours.

The 40mm rounded case draws on the design cues of pocket watches historically crafted by Louis Ulysse Chopard. The shape shows their signature curvature in a contemporary form. Lastly, a transparent case back reveals the movement’s refined architecture and meticulous finishing, as well as the Poinçon de Genève.

Time to go with the L.U.C Time Traveler One

The L.U.C Time Traveler One (ref. 168574-3013 / €19,300) in ceramized titanium is new, but it sits atop a line of travel watches first introduced 10 years ago. This 250-piece limited edition sure is a looker, though, and it deserves a bit of attention. Chopard designed this watch with frequent flyers in mind. They get 24 cities at a glance, a crown at 4 o’clock to adjust the city ring, and a crown at 2 o’clock to set the local time. By lining the home city up at 12, all global time zones are displayed simultaneously. The automatic in-house L.U.C 01.05-L, with a power reserve of 60 hours and a certificate stating it’s a chronometer, takes care of the timing duties. Through the display case back, you will see neatly chamfered bridges and classic Côtes de Genève.

The 42mm case in ceramized titanium looks a bit like a steel case with a PVD coating — one that was put through the wringer, mind you. And that looks cool. Whereas black PVD steel will continue to collect “scars” and discolor, ceramized titanium won’t. Through an electroplasma oxidation process, the material gains a ceramic-like surface with a hardness of up to around 1,000 Vickers. The khaki-toned dial features beige accents and a vertical satin-brushed finish. There’s also a lacquered yellow second hand and enough lume to keep things legible. This watch comes on a khaki-green rubber strap with a black lining. To keep things simple, it fastens it with a ceramized titanium pin buckle engraved with the L.U.C. logo.

This is quite the L.U.C lineup, right? From elegant to complicated and artisanal to rugged, Chopard showed it all this edition of Watches and Wonders. Which watch is your favorite? Tell me in the comments section below.

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