For more than four decades, Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele has cultivated a close relationship with Japan. Drawn to a culture where everyday objects become artworks and craftsmanship is a quiet, lifelong discipline, this deep admiration forms the backbone of Chopard Manufacture’s latest series.
Taking inspiration from Japanese mastery, symbolism and traditional craft, the maison has unveiled an opulent suite of L.U.C timepieces. The collection reimagines some of Chopard’s most respected L.U.C models, merging artisanal savoir-faire with motifs that echo samurai virtue, Zen philosophy and the country’s poetic landscapes.
Each edition is created in strictly limited numbers, and many bear the coveted Poinçon de Genève, underscoring the Maison’s relentless commitment to excellence. Looking to Japan, Chopard has crafted impeccable pieces that unveil a remarkable cultural and horological dialogue that’s second to none.
L.U.C Full Strike “Spirit of the Warrior”
One-of-a-kind | Minute repeater | Ethical gold | Poinçon de Genève
Chopard opens this series with a singular masterpiece: the L.U.C Full Strike Spirit of the Warrior, a minute repeater inspired by the world of the samurai. Every engraved detail—etched by hand—reflects the moral codes and disciplined worldview of Japanese warriors.
Powered by the hand-finished L.U.C 08.01-L calibre, the watch offers Chopard’s signature crystalline chime, a benchmark in modern repeater acoustics. Recognised by the Poinçon de Genève, this is not merely a complication—it’s a sculptural tribute to honour, precision and craftsmanship.
L.U.C Quattro Spirit: A Trio of Enamelled Japanese Icons
8 pieces each | Grand Feu enamel | Jumping hour | Up to 8-day power reserve | Poinçon de Genève
Chopard’s much-admired jumping-hour movement returns in three Japanese-inspired interpretations, each crafted in 18-carat ethical white or rose gold. Their Grand Feu enamel dials—painstakingly executed by a dedicated artisan within the Manufacture—apply centuries-old techniques to contemporary horology.
The trio includes:
L.U.C Quattro Spirit Enso – expressing the Zen symbol of unity and enlightenment.
L.U.C Quattro Spirit Samurai Last Stand – themed around martial resilience and honour.
L.U.C Quattro Spirit Meditating Daruma – a portrait of perseverance and good fortune.
All three feature the L.U.C 98.06-L calibre with Chopard’s signature Quattro technology, offering an impressive eight-day power reserve. Their artisanal detailing and superior finishing are affirmed by the Poinçon de Genève.
L.U.C XP Urushi Ukiyo-e
8 pieces | Urushi maki-e dial | Tribute to Hokusai | Ethical yellow gold
Chopard revisits one of its most poetic traditions: the marriage of the ultra-thin L.U.C XP with a handcrafted Urushi lacquer dial. This limited edition honours the ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai, depicting an elegant interpretation of Mount Fuji using the ancient maki-e lacquer technique.
Its refined 18-carat ethical yellow gold case houses the L.U.C 96.41-L movement with a 22-carat gold micro-rotor and a 65-hour power reserve—an exquisite balance of lightness, artistry and precision.
L.U.C XP Nihontō
25 pieces | Damascened steel dial | Inspired by Tamahagane sword steel | Ultra-thin movement | Poinçon de Genève
A deeper exploration of Japanese metallurgy shapes the L.U.C XP Nihontō, whose dial is crafted from damascened steel inspired by Tamahagane, the sacred material used for traditional Japanese swords. Formed from 120 to 160 layers, the dial reveals hypnotic moiré patterns reminiscent of wavering flame—an ode to impermanence and quiet strength.
Inside, the slim L.U.C 96.41-L calibre continues Chopard’s commitment to elegant engineering. With its micro-rotor and 65-hour power reserve, the movement’s finesse is matched only by the artistry on its face. The piece proudly bears the Poinçon de Genève.
L.U.C XP Sakura by Night
8 pieces | Guilloché, lacquer, mother-of-pearl & openworked gold | Diamond-set | Fleurisanne engraving
The collection concludes with a nocturnal reverie: the L.U.C XP Sakura by Night, a celebration of the seasonal cherry blossoms admired under moonlit skies. The dial is a layered tapestry of guilloché, translucent lacquer, sculpted mother-of-pearl and openworked gold, accented with diamonds for added radiance.
Its ultra-thin L.U.C 96.23-L movement features traditional Fleurisanne engraving, extending the theme of artisanal beauty to its white gold bridges and micro-rotor. Limited to eight pieces, it is both a poetic object and a technical jewel.
