A high jewelry moon phase watch is one of the most impressive expressions of ladies watchmaking mixing a poetic complication with sizeable diamonds. Chopard brings 3.86 carats of dazzle to this one, with double diamond markers, a ring of diamonds around the moon phase display, and a bezel set with large diamonds that extend to the lugs.
But a pretty face is not all this watch has to offer. It contains a new movement, the automatic 09.02-C, a scaled-down moon phase caliber that fits into the L’Heure du Diamant’s 35.75 mm case. This is the collection’s first complication. The diamonds are crown-set, secured by prongs that leave the pavilion exposed so more light can enter the gems. That means more light is reflected outward from the table for more shine. The v-shaped prongs were designed to resemble lacework. The diamonds compliment the glitter in the aventurine dial, a material that can sometimes look dark on a watch dial, especially surrounded by a dark case material. This is, of course, an evening watch but is just as wearable for daytime peacocking.
Case size: 35.75 mm
Case Material: 18-karat ethical white gold
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Strap: Navy blue alligator
Price: $101,000, exclusively at Chopard boutiques
From the article by Paige Reddinger, Oren Hartov, Victoria Gomelsky, Carol Besler, Justin Fenner
