Chopard L.U.C Strike One 8510

CHOPARD L.U.C STRIKE ONE REF. 8510, A LIMITED EDITION TITANIUM "SONNERIE" SEMI-SKELETONISED HOUR STRIKING AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH, SERIAL NUMBER: NO 79/100, 1'388'666 , MOVEMENT NO: 110'122 | Christie’s

CIRCA: 2010s CASE MATERIAL: Titanium DIAMETER: 41 mm STRAP MATERIAL: Calf DIAL: Grey, open-worked MOVEMENT: Cal 96SHT, automatic, 33 jewels FUNCTIONS: Time, date, striking hour BUCKLE: Chopard Stainless Steel buckle WITH: Undated Certificate of Origin, "OAK Collection" Certificate from Christie's Hong Kong Auction dated 26 November 2023, presentation box and outer packaging REMARK: Limited edition of 100 pieces The limited edition Chopard L.U.C Tech Strike One is a rare titanium timepiece featuring a unique complication activated by a pusher at 10 o’clock. Its dial includes a partially open small seconds at 6 o’clock and a date window at 3 o’clock, balancing clean design with mechanical complexity. Powered by the respected Calibre 96—once named a favorite by the legend Philippe Dufour himself—it delivers a mechanical hour strike that chimes once every 60 minutes. The hammer and gong are visible through the dial, offering a glimpse into the movement in action. Developed with master watchmaker Michel Parmigiani, the movement features twin stacked mainsprings for a 65-hour power reserve and a 22-carat gold micro-rotor for efficient winding. Finishing details include polished screws, beveled edges, and traditional Côtes de Genève decoration. Numbered 75 out of a total production of 100 pieces, the Tech Strike One is a refined and innovative watch—mechanically impressive, visually striking, and a completely under-rated example of high-end watchmaking.