CHOPARD’S IMPERIALE FLYING TOURBILLON
It may have taken Chopard 28 years to introduce a flying tourbillon to its Imperiale collection, but a glance is all it takes to convince that the wait is worth it. A delicate mother-of-pearl marquetry lotus blossom sits beneath a twinkling aventurine night sky. In the midst of its lush, unfurled petals lies a flying tourbillon, courtesy of Chopard’s in-house L.U.C Calibre 96.24-C self-winding movement. It’s a remarkable piece of technology that Chopard first introduced in 2019 and here, the slender movement is put to good use: 194 components have been compressed into a space no bigger than 27.4mm wide and 3.30mm thick, making it a perfect fit for the watch’s 36mm ethical white gold case. Furthermore, the movement is chronometer-certified and bears the Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark for the utmost sophistication that’s limited to just eight pieces.