Chopard product history and timeline explained
We will explain the history and timeline of Chopard products. We will explain the products in an easy-to-understand manner even for first-time customers.
Chopard Timeline
2024 | The LUC Qualité Fleurier is released, a model with a case made of Lucent Steel™, which is made from over 80% recycled materials. |
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2022 | "LUC XPS 1860 Officer" Imperiale Flying Tourbillon is announced, limited to eight pieces. |
2020 | "Mille Miglia 2020 Race Edition" announced. |
2018 | The Alpine Eagle collection is launched, embodying a sustainable spirit and sporty elegance. |
2017 | The fully in-house tourbillon model "LUC Full Strike" won the highest award at the Geneva Watch Grand Prix (GPHG). |
2013 | The company launches its sustainable luxury initiative, introducing Fairmined Gold, which uses ethically sourced gold. |
2006 | "LUC Chrono One" has been added to the LUC collection. |
1997 | The company launches its first fully in-house manufactured movement, the LUC 1860. It is Geneva Seal and COSC certified, and combines precision with beauty. |
1996 | The company established its own manufacturing workshop in Geneva and began producing high-end mechanical watches equipped with Chopard Lucent calibers. |
1988 | It became the official timekeeper of the classic car race "Mille Miglia" and launched a sports watch collection of the same name. |
1980 | Launch of the luxury sports watch St. Moritz: Chopard's first stainless steel sports watch. |
1976 | The "Happy Diamonds" collection is launched, featuring diamonds that float freely across the dial and which becomes the brand's signature design. |
1963 | German jewellery and watch manufacturer Karl Scheufele acquires Chopard and relaunches the brand as a fusion of jewellery and watchmaking. |
1937 | In response to the increasing demand for high-quality watches, the workshop is relocated to Geneva. |
1921 | His son, Paul-Louis Chopard, takes over the business and moves the workshops to La Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland. |
1860 | Louis-Ulysse Chopard establishes his workshop in Sonvilier, Switzerland, producing precision pocket watches and chronometers that are renowned for their reliability. |
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