The Forest Green Chopard L.U.C Flying T Twin Perpetual is a Dress Watch to Kill For

A Chopard L.U.C watch offering a perpetual calendar complication with a tourbillon regulator is not new to the series. In 2013, Chopard presented its L.U.C Perpetual T model, which was then followed by two extraordinary unique pieces in 2018, the “La Santa Muerte” decorated with the Mexican motifs and “Spirit of the Chinese Zodiac” in a homage to Chinese traditions, all powered by the hand-wound, COSC-certified L.U.C 02.15-L movement. In 2019, the manufacture revealed its first automatic flying tourbillon timepiece, the L.U.C Flying T Twin, which featured a micro-rotor for winding and two stacked barrels for a 65-hour power reserve. The new L.U.C Flying T Twin Perpetual can be seen as a culmination of Chopard’s expertise gained during the development of the abovementioned models – it is as much an elegant dress watch as the Flying T Twin as it is a highly complicated and accurate, top-of-the-series L.U.C Perpetual T. We gladly offer you our initial thoughts and live images.

The new Chopard L.U.C Flying T Twin Perpetual debuts in a sophisticated, bassine-shaped 30m water-resistant case measuring 40.5mm in diameter and 11.63mm thick. It blends heritage-inspired elegance and modern craftsmanship and draws its aesthetic from Louis-Ulysse Chopard’s 19th-century pocket watches, embodying “a sense of aesthetic refinement” while hinting at the future evolution of the series’ design language.

The case, made from ethical 18K yellow gold, features a slightly domed sapphire crystal atop a high-polished, domed bezel. Its vertical satin-brushed sides add subtle contrast, while the elegant, separately crafted lugs are soldered to the case for a refined finish. The large, 6.6mm fluted crown is ergonomically designed for ease of use, and the engraved caseback, secured by six screws, offers a view of the meticulously finished movement.

While the case presentation leans towards the Flying T Twin model, the dial of the new Chopard L.U.C Flying T Twin Perpetual – in a dark Forest Green shade – repeats some of the L.U.C Perpetual T design elements. Along the outer edge, a concentrically snailed ring features printed minute markers with numerals at 15-minute intervals for enhanced readability. Faceted yellow gold, arrow-shaped hour indices lead the eye toward the centre, where prominent dauphin-fusée hour and minute hands reside. A gold-framed twin-aperture instantaneous date display above the centre highlights the essential calendar function. At 3 o’clock, a gold-circled sub-dial indicates the month and leap year, while the sub-dial at 9 o’clock displays the weekday. The latter incorporates a 24-hour indicator with a sunburst pattern for the daytime section and a horizontal motif for nighttime, enhancing clarity and decorative appeal.

The sunburst guilloché radiates from the opening with a recessed seconds track at 6 o’clock, home for the one-minute flying tourbillon, its carriage bearing a small seconds pointer. Thanks to the absence of the tourbillon bridge – an element that suited the larger Perpetual T model but would disrupt the balance of this slimmer design – the L.U.C Flying T Twin Perpetual achieves a harmonious layout. Time, the frequently consulted date, and other calendar displays remain effortlessly legible, encapsulating the functionality and elegance of a dress watch.

The underlying L.U.C 96.36-L automatic movement measures 33mm x 6mm; it operates at a 25,200 vibrations/hour frequency and provides 65 hours of autonomy via two stacked barrels. This L.U.C calibre, chronometer-certified by COSC, is wound via the 22-carat gold micro-rotor, which can be admired through the display caseback. The view also reveals the exquisite Côtes de Genève-decorated bridges with gold engravings and a perlage-finished mainplate. The movement and case are stamped with the Poinçon de Genève hallmark, underscoring the exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.

The new Chopard L.U.C Flying T Twin Perpetual with the Forest Green dial is paired with an interchangeable strap. Options include a green alligator leather strap with cognac-toned alligator leather lining and matching stitching or a beige-grained calfskin strap with tone-on-tone stitching. Both are secured with an 18-carat yellow gold folding clasp. Priced at CHF 175,000 or EUR 198,000, the watch is not officially limited, but the production numbers will ensure exclusivity. For more information, visit chopard.com.