Limited to 25 examples, the Chopard Four Seasons features a mini landscape that subtly changes over time
Chopard’s latest timepiece wants brings the majesty of the four seasons to your wrist.
The aptly named Four Seasons, part of the Imperiale line that launched in 1994, artfully reflects the journey through spring, summer, fall, and winter, with a clever complication that captures the rhythm of nature.
The centrepiece is a rotating disc that completes a full revolution over the course of 365 days, echoing the cycle of the seasons. Crafted in mother-of-pearl marquetry, the disc is ingeniously indexed to the hour hand and subtly shifts over time. The result is a miniature tableau of landscape that moves with the seasons.
Chopard flexes its creativity and craftsmanship on the dial as well. The upper half is adorned with a large lotus flower, which is a recurring motif in the Imperiale collection. The bloom is sculpted in 18-carat white gold lace and features satin-finished gold petals with polished veins for added texture. The lower half showcases mother-of-pearl marquetry in a gradient that evokes the changing hues of the seasons.
To top it off, the 18-carat white gold case, bezel, and crown are set with diamonds. The crown is also shaped like a lotus in another nod to the Imperiale line. The watch comes with four interchangeable alligator leather straps, with each reflecting the palette of a different season.
Inside lies the in-house L.U.C 96.31-L calibre with an exclusive Four Seasons module. Comprising 227 components, the self-winding mechanical movement offers a generous 65-hour power reserve thanks to Chopard’s Twin Technology.
The Four Seasons is further proof that the women-centric watchmakers are moving the needle in not just aesthetics but also mechanics. Brands that have traditionally, though not exclusively, catered to women, such as Chanel, Chopard, Hermès, and Van Cleef & Arpels, continue to release highly complicated mechanical pieces that are not only beautiful but horologically impressive.
Chopard is also leaning into sustainability, with the Four Seasons showcasing “ethical white gold.” The brand claims that its high-quality materials are responsibly sourced, and that it recycles metals such as steel. Chopard CEO Karl-Friedrich Scheufele previously told Robb Report that “we do it because we firmly believe that as a luxury brand we should be doing our part.”
Limited to 25 pieces, the Imperiale Four Seasons is available exclusively in Chopard boutiques with price upon request.
This story was first published on Robb Report USA. Featured photo by Chopard
