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Hands-on with the new L.U.C Lunar One in rose gold
First launched in 2005, the Chopard L.U.C Lunar One - a big date, moonphase perpetual calendar -, was redesigned for the first time in 2012 and a second time this year for its 20th anniversary.
The new case, here in rose gold (ref. 161951-5001), is 40.5 x 11.6 mm (same diameter in 2005 vs 43 mm in 2012) and sits wonderfully on the wrist.
The blue hand-guilloché dial is truly beautiful and makes the watch face look both very dynamic and steeped in tradition.
The curved welded lugs wrap the wrist nicely.
The precision orbital moonphase displays a night star rotating around the small seconds axis and represents the sky as seen from the Northern Hemisphere with the Big Dipper as well as from the Southern Hemisphere with the Southern Cross. This display boasts astronomical precision, as with a time difference of just 57.2 seconds between two moons, it will take 122 years for it to show a one-day discrepancy with the real moon.
The blue hand-guilloché dial is truly beautiful and makes the watch face look both very dynamic and steeped in tradition.
The curved welded lugs wrap the wrist nicely.
The precision orbital moonphase displays a night star rotating around the small seconds axis and represents the sky as seen from the Northern Hemisphere with the Big Dipper as well as from the Southern Hemisphere with the Southern Cross. This display boasts astronomical precision, as with a time difference of just 57.2 seconds between two moons, it will take 122 years for it to show a one-day discrepancy with the real moon.
And the fluted conical crown is also very well designed.
The case profile has a delightful vertical satin-brushed finish.
The watch is powered by caliber L.U.C 96.13-L, which is a pleasure to look at with its Geneva Seal level of finishing and swan-neck regulator.
The case profile has a delightful vertical satin-brushed finish.
The watch is powered by caliber L.U.C 96.13-L, which is a pleasure to look at with its Geneva Seal level of finishing and swan-neck regulator.
And the strap features a very practical interchangeable or quick-release system.
So, for me, there is no doubt that this new iteration of the Lunar One is very attractive and much better looking than the previous two.
Below: 1st gen (2005, 40.5 mm), 2nd gen (2012, 43 mm) and 3rd gen (2025, 40.5 mm)
credit: a blog to watch
I must even say that it completely outshined the new L.U.C Quattro Mark IV that I was able to try on at the same time. Not that these watches aren't attractive: they certainly are, but I was personally less sensitive to the more modern aesthetic of their grainy dial. The price of the Lunar One, though, is much higher, of course.
Below: rose gold, ref. 161954-5001 & platinum, ref. 161954-9001
Thanks for reading.
Best, Emmanuel
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Hands-on with the new L.U.C Lunar One in rose gold
First launched in 2005 , the Chopard L.U.C Lunar One - a big date , moonphase perpetual calendar -, was redesigned for the first time in 2012 and a second time this year for its 20th anniversary . The new case , here in rose gold (ref. 161951-5001), is 40...
Gorgeous and I know how Chopard
masters the art of making large cases surprisingly wearable (like the beautiful regulator, which is also 43 mm). But 43 mm is still on the large side and 40,5 feels more comfortable. ...
I’m glad you like it too.
Sadly, I believe it will remain another overlooked gem from L.U.C., considered only by those who know what wonderful and authentic watchmaking Chopard is doing under Scheufele's leadership... Sincerely, Emmanuel
I wonder.
That said, I know by experience that a 43 mm Chopard wears much better on the wrist than one would think. This regulator is a good example. But I still think that 43 mm is too large and regret that it took them so long to come back to smaller cases. Best,...
My point concerned the fit on the wrist
of a 43 mm case. But even if this regulator is a bit busy and strange/odd, I don’t dislike it, personally.
Best version of the Lunar One yet.
It appears the small details on the dial are more cohesive with the latest Lunar One, particularly the spacing of the text. Less audacious, but better for it. For a watch of this level, it makes sense to have the Chronometer designation on the caseback in...
I agree with you 100%.
The only thing I liked better is the Dauphine-fusée hands of the 2nd gen with a U-shaped base part: I prefer this design to the new one with a V-shaped base part. Best, Emmanuel
My favourite is this in WG.
but I don't really like the lines on these dials. *pic from Chopard. ...
It looks attractive but I haven’t been able to see it in real life.
I personally like the radiant guilloché, but can certainly understand that it’s not to everyone’s taste. Best, Emmanuel
Warm welcome to WatchProSite, cool dude!
I'm glad you like this watch too. Best, Emmanuel