The Piece · Examined

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The Chopard L.U.C GMT One reference 161943-5001 is a pure expression of the maison's haute horlogerie ambition — a 42mm 18k ethical rose gold travel watch built around the in-house L.U.C 01.10-L caliber, COSC-certified and finished to a standard that places it squarely among the most serious GMT references in the modern Swiss landscape. The L.U.C collection has, since its 1996 launch, served as Chopard's platform for traditional fine watchmaking, and the GMT One distills that philosophy into a single-paragraph dress traveler. The case measures 42mm by 11.71mm, sculpted in ethical 18k rose gold with brushed and polished surfaces in equal measure. The brown dial is created through galvanic treatment with a satin-brushed sunburst finish centered on the L.UCHOPARD logo, with applied Arabic numerals and hour markers coated in Super-LumiNova for low-light legibility. A central GMT hand tracks a second time zone, with a date aperture integrated into the lower dial. Powering the watch is the in-house L.U.C 01.10-L self-winding mechanical movement — COSC chronometer-certified, beating at 28,800 vph with 41 jewels and a 60-hour power reserve including stop-second function. Water-resistant to 50 meters and presented on a brown alligator strap with 18k rose gold tang buckle. The L.U.C GMT One is the dress traveler for collectors who value haute horlogerie credentials over marketing reach. Affirm financing available at checkout.

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The Record

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Reference
161943-5001
Model
L.U.C
Movement
L.U.C 01.10-L
Case size
42mm
Case material
Rose Gold
Dial
Brown
Bezel
Smooth
Crystal
Sapphire crystal
Water resistance
Up to 50 m
Condition
Pre-owned
Box & papers
Watch only
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01

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03

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