Wristwatch · Two-time-zone wristwatch

Chopard L.U.C. Chronomètre, Ref. 16/1874

Partially verified

This Chopard L.U.C. Chronomètre, reference 16/1874, is a limited-edition timepiece released as one of 250 examples. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the wristwatch features an eight-day power reserve movement with two-time-zone functionality and a regulator-style dial. The two-body, water-resistant case measures 40 mm in diameter and 10 mm in thickness, incorporating concave lugs and a button at the eight o'clock position to advance the second-time-zone display in one-hour increments. The watch includes an 18K yellow gold deployant clasp and is accompanied by its Certificate of Origin and chronometer certificate. The movement is a mechanical Caliber 1.98-37089 with twin barrels and 39 jewels. The dial design features a black and silver sunray engine-turned layout with a central minute indicator, a subsidiary hour dial, a 24-hour second-time-zone display with day and night indication, a small seconds sub-dial, and a power-reserve sector positioned at twelve o'clock.

Front view of the 18K yellow gold Chopard L.U.C. Chronomètre, showing the regulator dial, power reserve indicator, and second-time-zone sub-dial. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category: Wristwatch · Two-time-zone wristwatch
Maker / attribution: Chopard
Reference: 16/1874
Catalogue / lot identifier: 294
Source-reported date: circa 2005
Source-reported place: Switzerland
Source-reported serial: 1089845

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 timepiece is constructed with a two-body, 18K yellow gold case featuring a polished finish and concave lugs. It is water-resistant and includes a transparent back secured by eight screws. A functional button is positioned on the band at the eight o'clock mark, which allows the wearer to advance the second-time-zone hand in one-hour increments. Sapphire crystals are utilized on both sides of the case.

The regulator-type dial is finished in black and silver with a sunray engine-turned center. It features applied yellow gold Arabic minute numerals on an outer black reserve. Subsidiary dials include a 24-hour second-time-zone display with day and night indication, a seconds indicator, and an hour sub-dial with painted gold Arabic numerals. The dial is equipped with yellow gold dauphine hands and includes a date window at the bottom. The power-reserve sector for the eight-day movement is located at the twelve o'clock position.

Evidence for this section

“Two-body, polished, concave lugs, button on the band at 8 for advancing the secondtime- zone hand in one-hour increments, transparent back with 8 screws, sapphire crystals.”
“Black and silver with applied yellow gold Arabic minute numerals on an outer black reserve, outer minute divisions, sunray engine-turned center, subsidiary dials at 3 for the hours with painted gold Arabic numerals, for the 24-hour secondtime- zone with day and night indication, for the seconds, 8-day power-reserve sector at 12.”

Movement and Escapement

The movement is the Chopard Caliber 1.98-37089, which is rhodium-plated and features fausses cotes decoration. The watch utilizes twin barrels to facilitate the eight-day going capacity. The mechanism is a straight-line lever escapement and includes 39 jewels.

Precision is regulated by a monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism, and five positions. The movement also contains a shock-absorber, a self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, and a swan-neck micrometer regulator for fine timing adjustments.

Evidence for this section

“Cal. 1.98-37089, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, twin barrels, 39 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator.”
“Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Provenance and Identification

This watch is identified as number 006 of a limited edition run of 250 pieces, produced circa 2005. It carries movement number 100118 and case number 1089845. The reference number for this model is 16/1874.

The watch is sold with its original Certificate of Origin and the official chronometer certificate. The auction documentation states that the dial, case, and movement are signed by the manufacturer.

Evidence for this section

“No. 006/250, movement No. 100118, case No. 1089845, Ref. 16/1874. Made in a limited edition of 250 pieces, circa 2005.”
“Accompanied by the Certificate of Origin and chronometer certificate.”
“Dial, case and movement signed.”

Open research questions

What is the specific manufacturer or patent design of the Caliber 1.98-37089's twin-barrel system?
Are there variations in the dial color schemes within the 250-piece limited production run?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Chopard L.U.C. Chronomètre, Ref. 16/1874
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Maker	Chopard	“Chopard”
Reference	16/1874	“Ref. 16/1874”
Serial Number	1089845	“case No. 1089845”
Movement Caliber	1.98-37089	“Cal. 1.98-37089”
Limited Edition	250 pieces	“Made in a limited edition of 250 pieces”
Jewel Count	39	“39 jewels”
Case Diameter	40 mm	“Diam. 40 mm”
Functions	8-day power reserve, two-time-zone, date, 24-hour indication	“8-day going, two-time-zone, waterresistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with regulator-type dial, twin-barrels, 24-hour night and day indication for the secondtime- zone, date, power-reserve indication”

Visible details

Concave lugs on 18K yellow gold case
Regulator-style dial layout with sunray engine-turned center
Button on the case band at 8 o'clock for time-zone adjustment
18K yellow gold deployant clasp

Research qualifications

Long-term mechanical state given the auction house recommendation for an overhaul
Specific movement service history is not provided

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

Consulted source

Chopard, "L.U.C. Chronomètre", No. 006/250, movement No. 100118, case No. 1089845, Ref. 16/1874. Made in a limited edition of 250 pieces, circa 2005. Very fine, 8-day going, two-time-zone, waterresistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with regulator-type dial, twin-barrels, 24-hour night and day indication for the secondtime- zone, date, power-reserve indication and an 18K yellow gold Chopard deployant clasp. Accompanied by the Certificate of Origin and chronometer certificate. To be sold without reserve

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record da27e98c48

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