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Only 15 pieces of that particular CHOPARD model in the world

150th Anniversary of CHOPARD (1860 - 2010)

L.U.C. 150 All-In-One Grande Complication

The L.U.C 150 “All In One” was issued in a strictly limited edition of 15 in white gold, 15 in rose gold and 15 in white gold set with baguette-cut diamonds.

A rare complication, the equation of time shows the difference between true solar time (that of nature) and mean solar time (or civilian time).

The Earth follows an elliptical orbit around the earth, and its axis is also inclined in relation to the plane of the equator. This means that the period of time between two passages of the sun through the highest point in the sky (noon) is not the same length throughout the year. It lasts exactly 24 hours just four times a year (on April 15^th, June 14^th, September 1^st and December 24^th).

For the rest of the year, the elapsed time is sometimes shorter and sometimes longer. The difference between true solar time and mean solar time – which may vary between minus 16 minutes and 23 seconds on November 4^th to plus 14 minutes and 22 seconds on February 11^th – is referred to as the equation of time. The display of this difference between “natural” and “civil” time is one of the complications featured in the new L.U.C 150 “all in one” model.

Chronometer-certified by the COSC and bearing the prestigious Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark, the L.U.C 4TQE movement houses four barrels endowing it with a seven-day power reserve.

The power is needed to display the hours, minutes, small seconds on the tourbillon, a perpetual calendar showing a 24-hour indication, the day of the week, the date through a window, the month, the leap year, the power reserve, along with a 24-hour indication, the equation of time, sunrise and sunset times and moon phases.

Comprising 516 parts and 42 jewels, the L.U.C 4TQE movement beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations/hour.

The 150th Anniversary Party attended by You-Know-Whom : [CLICK following URL link]

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