L’Heure du Diamant

L’Heure du Diamant

Chopard, the ‘Master of Jewellery Watches’

Chopard presents four new L’Heure du Diamant creations, all crafted in 18‑carat ethical white gold and distinguished by the Maison’s signature crown‑set diamond bezels.

The first model showcases an iridescent mother‑of‑pearl dial framed by a new asymmetrical floral diamond bezel, paired with the collection’s signature bark‑type bracelet. It is powered by the Chopard 10.01‑C hand‑wound movement, which ranks among the smallest of its kind.

Two more models feature deep black onyx dials: one cushion‑shaped and one round, each with diamond‑set cardinal indexes and white‑gold hands accented with diamond brilliants. Both are powered by the Chopard 09.01‑C self‑winding movement and fitted with black leather straps.

A fourth addition is a cushion‑shaped model paired with a new fluted gold link bracelet and a matching dial inspired by a 1960s family design, powered by the Chopard 09.01‑C self‑winding movement. It is enhanced by a diamond bezel adorned with pear-shaped diamonds

A jewel that tells the time: the dual nature of Chopard’s expertise

Combining watchmaking expertise with Haute Joaillerie excellence, dainty diamond-set watches lie at the heart of the history and identity of the Scheufele family, who have served as guardians of Chopard's development for generations. The L'Heure du Diamant collection epitomises this duality, masterfully mingling contemporary vision and vintage allure; hard materials and soft shapes; exquisite aesthetics and precision.

Interpreted over the years in a variety of shapes — including the round and cushion silhouettes showcased in these novelties — these watchmaking jewels embody harmony, symmetry and enduring creativity, upholding the craftsmanship that once earned Karl Scheufele I the title of ‘Master of Jewellery Watches’.

Beyond the use of gold and diamonds, another aesthetic element unites these creations: all models pay tribute to the Maison’s longstanding mastery of dial artistry.

A miniature masterpiece inspired by nature

Chopard enriches the legacy of the collection with a delicate creation powered by the Chopard 10.01‑C hand-wound movement. Displaying the hours and minutes and offering a 45‑hour power reserve, this in‑house calibre — introduced in 2024 — measures just 15.70 mm in diameter and 2.90 mm in thickness, making it one of the smallest and thinnest mechanical movements in the world. Entirely developed and produced within the Maison’s Swiss workshops, it reflects the technical ingenuity and spirit of innovation that define Chopard.

Featuring a round case with a mother‑of‑pearl dial and a diamond‑set bezel enhanced with additional floral diamond motifs on the periphery, it echoes jewellery creations from the same collection. It is paired with a bark‑type bracelet in 18-carat ethical white gold, whose ergonomic, silky texture is crafted through rare expertise. A botanical inspiration runs through its design: the bracelet’s extremely fine veining gives the gold a lifelike presence, lending it an incomparable softness and fluidity, thanks to the handcrafted goldsmithing technique perfected by the Scheufele family in the 1960s.

A play of dark and light between onyx and diamonds

A distinguished variety of chalcedony, onyx is revered for its enduring symbolism of strength and stability, lending an aura of quiet confidence. Today, the dials of two models continue this aesthetic narrative with equal sophistication. Presented in round and cushion‑shaped cases, they feature onyx framed by luminous diamond bezels.

Four brilliant‑cut diamonds mark the cardinal indexes of the dial, enhancing its legibility. White gold hour and minute hands are adorned with brilliant‑cut diamonds as well, introducing an additional touch of radiance to the passing of time.

Their sophistication extends to the movement at their core: the Chopard 09.01‑C self‑winding calibre. This 148‑part movement features a 42‑hour power reserve. A hallmark of Chopard’s women’s timepieces, this calibre encapsulates technical mastery and innovation, beautifully expressing the duality that defines the L’Heure du Diamant collection: contemporary vision and vintage allure, strength and softness, beauty and precision.

Seamless fluting, from dial to bracelet: heritage reinvented

Rounding out the collection, another white gold interpretation brings a new angle to the L’Heure du Diamant narrative. True to the collection’s identity, its silhouette is crowned by a diamond bezel, here adorned with pear‑shaped diamonds set. Its cushion‑shaped case is paired with a softly shimmering fluted white‑gold dial, from which the distinctive fluted texture continues seamlessly into the new integrated gold link bracelet, creating a unified visual flow. This supple bracelet design traces its origins to a historic creation from the Scheufele family workshops of the 1960s, reaffirming the Maison’s long‑standing expertise in precious‑metal craftsmanship. The dial is punctuated by black matte hands, whose crisp, minimalist lines introduce a graphic counterpoint that ensures immediate and intuitive reading of the time. Powered by the same in‑house mechanical movement that animates the onyx models presented earlier, the Chopard 09.01‑C, this model offers a novel expression of the collection’s blend of radiance, heritage, and meticulously honed craftsmanship.