Vintage Chopard L.U.C. 18ct Gold Diamond Cocktail Watch | c.1980

An exceptionally elegant vintage Chopard L.U.C. cocktail watch, crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold and finished with beautifully set diamond accents.

Dating to circa 1980, this petite Chopard has all the proportions of a traditional jewellery watch. The round 15mm case houses a clean silvered dial with applied gilt baton hour markers and slender gilt hands, creating a beautifully understated contrast against the more decorative bracelet.

The standout feature is the integral 18ct gold bracelet, formed from two finely textured chevron-style strands which sweep towards the case. Each end is accented with a graduated row of diamonds, adding just the right amount of sparkle while retaining the refined, elegant feel of the watch.

Inside is a signed 17-jewel mechanical manual-wind movement, while the watch also retains its signed L.U.C. crown and folding clasp. The case back is stamped 18K and the clasp 0.750, confirming the 18ct gold construction.

Measuring approximately 15mm across the case, the watch has a bracelet length of approximately 16.5cm and weighs 24.1g gross. It has been fully serviced and is in lovely vintage condition, with a clean dial and only the light surface wear and minor tarnishing expected with age.

A particularly beautiful example of Chopard’s vintage jewellery watches, combining traditional Swiss watchmaking with the feel of a finely made gold and diamond bracelet.