Classic Manufactum

Classic Manufactum

An “in-house” movement for an ageless timepiece

The elegantly understated Classic heralds a new collection at Chopard. Equipped with a new mechanical movement developed and produced in-house, it is inspired by the magnificent pocket-watches that Louis-Ulysse Chopard had made his speciality, and symbolises the encounter between tradition and modernity.

Like a fragment of history that has found its way unscathed through time thanks to its noble and understated character, the new Classic Manufactum by Chopard is a bridge between past and present, a link between the prestigious pocket-watches that forged the reputation of brand founder Louis-Ulysse Chopard, and modern-day wristwatches. As its name implies, everything about the design of the Classic Manufactum reflects the delightful classicism of the Belle Epoque: the porcelain-type dial provides a perfect setting for the shiny black Roman numerals; the small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock features a “railtrack” graduation typical of the pocketwatches of the era; and the slender gold-toned hands set the finishing touch to the perfectly harmonious overall effect.

A new “in-house” movement

Available in 18-carat rose, white or yellow gold, this timepiece with its refined exterior is equipped with the calibre Chopard 01.04-C, a new mechanical selfwinding movement entirely developed in-house and produced in the workshops of Fleurier Ebauches, the Chopard Group unit in charge of the industrial production of movements not destined for its L.U.C Haute Horlogerie collection. After certain models of the Imperiale collection in 2011, it is now the turn of the first timepiece in the Classic collection to receive an “in-house” movement. The third reference produced by the Fleurier Ebauches workshops, the calibre Chopard 01.04-C drives the hour and minute hands, along with small seconds and a date display at 3 o’clock. Beating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, it guarantees a generous 60-hour power reserve.

The beautifully rounded 38 mm-diameter case features an 18-carat gold crown and an exhibition back. The Classic Manufactum is fitted with a matt black alligator leather strap fitted with an 18-carat gold pin buckle.