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Chopard L.U.C. 2000 Sport Certified Chronometer Ref. 16/2000

Partially verified

This Chopard L.U.C. 2000 Sport, reference 16/2000, is a stainless steel, self-winding chronometer wristwatch produced in a limited edition of 2000 pieces. Launched circa 1997, it features a 39 mm diameter case with a polished and brushed finish, a wide curved bezel, and concave lugs. The watch is powered by the L.U.C. Calibre 4.96 movement, which is rhodium-plated and features 31 jewels, an anodized black micro-rotor, and a straight-line lever escapement. The black dial includes an engine-turned center with a repeated dart pattern, applied steel indices, and a date aperture. The watch is worn on a black rubber strap with a stainless steel Chopard buckle. Included with the lot are a chronometer certificate and a booklet. The dial, case, and movement are signed by the maker, and the case back is transparent, secured by eight screws.

Front view of the Chopard L.U.C. 2000 Sport featuring a black engine-turned dial and stainless steel case.
Front view of the Chopard L.U.C. 2000 Sport featuring a black engine-turned dial and stainless steel case. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Self-winding wristwatch with date
Maker / attribution
Chopard
Reference
16/2000
Catalogue / lot identifier
528
Source-reported date
circa 1997
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
0813

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The wristwatch is encased in a two-body stainless steel housing measuring 39 mm in diameter and 9 mm in thickness. The exterior finishes consist of both polished and brushed surfaces, complemented by a wide curved bezel and concave lugs. A screw-down winding crown facilitates operation, while the watch is fitted with sapphire crystals. The back is transparent, allowing for visibility of the internal mechanics, and is secured by eight screws.

The black dial features a central guilloche section with a repeated dart pattern. Applied steel dart indices are positioned on a secondary guilloche reserve, complemented by outer minute divisions and outermost 1/5 second divisions. Luminous block indices are situated at five-minute intervals. The dial includes a date aperture and is paired with luminous steel dauphine hands; the second hand features an L.U.C. counterpoise.

Evidence for this section
  • “C. Two-body, polished and brushed, wide curved bezel, concave lugs, screw-down winding crown, transparent back with 8 screws, sapphire crystals.”
  • “D. Black, applied steel dart indexes on a guilloche reserve, outer minute divisions, outermost 1/5 second divisions and luminous block 5- minute indexes, engine-turned center with repeated dart pattern, date aperture.”

Movement and Escapement

The watch is powered by the L.U.C. Calibre 4.96, a self-winding movement featuring rhodium plating and fausses cotes decoration. It contains 31 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement. The assembly includes a monometallic balance that is adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism, and five positions.

Technical components of the movement include a shock-absorber and a self-compensating flat balance-spring. A notable feature is the anodized black micro-rotor, which is engraved with the text "LUC 2000".

Evidence for this section
  • “M. L.U.C. Cal. 4.96, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions”
  • “anodized black micro-rotor engraved ?LUC 2000?”

Condition and Accompanying Items

The auction description provides a grading for the watch components. The dial is described as grade 1-01 (as new), and the hands are identified as original to the piece.

The lot includes the original chronometer certificate and a booklet. The watch was originally launched in 1997.

Evidence for this section
  • “Grading System Grade: A Good Case: 2 Very good Movement: 2* Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Dial: 1-01 As new HANDS Original”
  • “Accompanied by the chronometer certificate and a booklet.”

Open research questions

  • Are there specific variations in the case finishing among the 2000 pieces produced?
  • What specific laboratory certification standards were applied to this movement in 1997?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Chopard L.U.C. 2000 Sport Certified Chronometer Ref. 16/2000
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerChopard“Chopard, "Automatic Certified Chronometer”
Reference16/2000“Ref. 16/2000”
Serial Number0813“No. 0813”
Movement Number4001971“movement No. 4001971”
Case Diameter39 mm“Diam. 39 mm.”
MovementL.U.C. Cal. 4.96“M. L.U.C. Cal. 4.96”
Edition2000“Made in an edition of 2000”

Visible details

  • Black rubber strap with signed buckle
  • Applied dart indices on dial
  • Engine-turned guilloche dial pattern
  • Luminous dauphine hands

Research qualifications

  • Overhaul recommended by auction description
  • Limited edition production context requires verification of individual number significance

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

L.U.C. 2000 - Sport Certified Chronometer Chopard, "Automatic Certified Chronometer", No. 0813, movement No. 4001971, case No. 710601, Ref. 16/2000. Made in an edition of 2000, circa 1997. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch with date and a black rubber strap with stainless steel Chopard buckle. Accompanied by the chronometer certificate and a booklet. To be sold without reserve

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 02f411c584

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