Horological Meandering

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Not many people know yet

Marcelo,

Outside Chopard, not many people know the secret mechanism yet.

During a trip to South-East Asia, when strolling in a garden, Chopard co-president Caroline Scheufele was touched by the exquisite refinement of the white lotus. A sacred flower in eastern religions, this apparently fragile aquatic plant served as a throne for divinities, for its dainty petals conceal an incomparable force enabling the lotus to be daily reborn, as immaculate and pure as on its very first day.

The lotus flower corolla closes every night, before blooming once again at sunrise. To express this perpetual renewal, Chopard has dreamed up a gorgeous secret watch that can be uncovered at will.

Set with 25.66 carats of white diamonds, this precious timepiece reflects the meticulous work of the in-house artisans. Its petals sparkle as if dotted with dewdrops and open in one smooth move; while the flowing bracelet composed of fine rows of diamonds evokes the undulating waters on which the flower bobs gently up and down.

A true jewellery artwork distilling a blend of precision and excellence, this unique piece with its ingenious opening mechanism has been selected by Chopard to compete in the upcoming Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève.

More will be revealed soon and we will let you know. 

Regards,

MTF