Chopard L.U.C All-in-One: Grand Complication Watch

quattro · 2025-08-13T13:30:33Z

Explore the Chopard L.U.C All-in-One, a rare, two-sided timepiece with 14 complications. Dive into collector reviews on its design, 46mm case, and 18.5mm thickness.

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quattro's in-depth exploration of the Chopard L.U.C All-in-One offers a rare look at a highly complicated, two-sided timepiece. His detailed photographs and historical overview provide essential context for understanding Chopard's horological ambitions. This article delves into the community's nuanced reactions to the watch's impressive technical specifications versus its polarizing dimensions.

Last June, I was able to handle an example of the very rare L.U.C All-in-One from Chopard.

The front dial of this two-sided watch is 'verdigris' and hand-guilloché. It features a Perpetual Calendar with a Big Date and a Tourbillon.

The back dial features five indicators (equation of time, day/night, sunset, sunrise & 7-day power reserve) and an astronomical orbital moon phase.

The complications are displayed in an elegant, clear and attractive way. But, when you turn the 46 mm case on its side, the monstrous 18,5 mm thickness appears and, unfortunately, these gargantuan dimensions ruin the watch, imho.

The L.U.C All-in-One was first introduced in 2010 to celebrate the brand's 150th anniversary. The aim was, of course, to demonstrate the breadth and level of excellence of the Manufacture's expertise.

This first iteration, limited to 15 pcs in total, came in three variants:

A white gold variant, ref. 161925-1001 :

credit: watchesmiles

A gem-set bezel white gold variant, of which Kong posted some great photos here:

credit: acashbuyeroc.com

And a rose gold variant, ref. 161925-5001 :

credit: watch collectors

Here's an explanatory sketch of the original dial design:

credit: Chopard

In 2018, the L.U.C All-in-One's dial was redesigned and two new references were introduced, each limited to 10 pcs:

Ref. 161925-5002 in rose gold: it's the reference of the particular example I was able to handle which was no. 10 of 10. Below are some additional photos taken by Monochrome:

credit: monochrome

Ref. 161925-9003 in platinum:

credit: @nickameijer, about_timepieces, @yohann_artintime & chronocash

The movement powering this beast of a watch was first referenced as calibre L.U.C 4TQE (probably for '4 barrels', 'Tourbillon', 'Quantième' and 'Equation') and later became L.U.C 05.01-L.

Its specifications are: 33 x 11,75 mm - hand-wound - 516 components - 42 jewels - 28,000vph (4Hz) - four barrels (Quattro technology) - 7-day power reserve - COSC certified - Hallmark of Geneva

Front

Back

credit: Chopard

All in all (pun intended), the All-in-One is a frustrating watch, whose attractive and beautiful elements are spoiled by excessive dimensions (Patek Philippe's Sky Moon Tourbillon ref. 6002, another beast which, unlike the All-in-One, includes a Minute Repeater, is 'only' 44 x 17,35 mm)...

Thanks for reading.

Best, Emmanuel

Key Points from the Discussion

The L.U.C All-in-One, despite its superlative complications, suffers from aesthetic shortcomings, including a disproportionately large tourbillon bridge and a small date display, which detract from its overall beauty.
For some collectors, the substantial dimensions of the L.U.C All-in-One, with its 46mm case and 18.5mm thickness, are not a deterrent but rather an appealing characteristic, signifying a robust presence on the wrist.
The author, quattro, acknowledges that if one accepts the premise of a large watch, an additional millimeter in thickness might not significantly alter the perception. However, he suggests that for such substantial pieces, a 'wilder' and more bespoke option like the Patek Philippe Ref. 5011T with its hidden tourbillon and minute repeater might be a more compelling choice.
The L.U.C All-in-One is seen by some as a magnificent display of technical prowess, but its 'unforgiving proportions' ultimately reduce it to a decorative item rather than a wearable timepiece.
There's a general consensus that the second-generation dials of the L.U.C All-in-One are aesthetically exquisite, particularly the verdigris dial paired with a rose gold case.
Chopard has recently begun to reduce the size of its watches, leading to hope among collectors that the L.U.C All-in-One might eventually be re-released with more wearable dimensions.

The Discussion

Moka-Tiger (Ron)

Aug 13, 2025

Size, as in too big, is never an issue for me when it comes to watches. Some of us like knowing that we have something substantial on the wrist. 18mm thickness? 46mm case? Bring it on! Ha ha. Thanks for sharing such lovely pics too.

AuHavrePro

Aug 13, 2025

What a marvelous showcase of technical prowess, only to be deduced to something akin to a decorative item as a result of its unforgiving proportions.... Thank you very much for the excellent pictorial, cheers, Filip

patrick_y

Aug 13, 2025

Imagine a car that can do 0-100 kph in 3 seconds, has all of the superlative statistics. But! It isn't beautiful. That's this watch... It isn't beautiful. It checks all the boxes when it comes to complications, but it isn't aesthetically well done. The date is too small. That Tourbillon bridge is way too big and strangely proportioned. The Tesla Model 3 is very capable, fast, safe, and even handles well. Has terrible brakes though. But, it isn't beautiful!

quattro

Aug 13, 2025

It’s definitely substantial and, if one has the adequate wrist and body size and enjoys a big watch, it’s a piece to consider. Aesthetically, I like the second gen dial very much, especially the verdigris with a rose gold case. Best, Emmanuel

quattro

Aug 13, 2025

Too bad, indeed. Especially as I like the verdigris dial of the watch I was able to handle. These past two years, Chopard has started reducing the size of its watches. Hopefully the All-in-One will be put on a diet someday… Best, Emmanuel

quattro

Aug 13, 2025

but not on the All-in-One: I personally like the second gen dial… But regret the monstrous proportions… Best, Emmanuel

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