Chopard Unveils Limited Edition L.U.C XP II Sarto Kiton

Chopard Unveils Limited Edition L.U.C XP II Sarto Kiton Watch Releases

In this age of smartwatches and perfectly accurate clocks on everything from phones to televisions, a mechanical watch is in some ways as much a fashion item as it is a functional tool. Rather than trying to avoid this truth or harken back to a time when mechanical timepieces were still cutting-edge, Chopard has leaned into this reality with its latest L.U.C release. The brand has partnered with Italian tailoring house Kiton to create a limited edition variant of its slim and dressy L.U.C XP line with a few stylish menswear cues. The resulting limited edition Chopard L.U.C XP II Sarto Kiton is one of the brand’s most distinctive offerings in years, with a fashionable and instantly recognizable look.

Chopard Unveils Limited Edition L.U.C XP II Sarto Kiton Watch Releases

The 40mm stainless steel case of the standard L.U.C XP receives a unique bead blasted DLC finish for the L.U.C XP II Sarto Kiton, leading to a grainy matte look that contradicts traditional dress watch norms. The form remains elementally simple with a svelte 7.2mm overall thickness, and it maintains the wide sapphire display caseback of its standard production stablemates. For this variant, however, the sapphire is tinted to a smoky gray, partially obscuring the movement within. Likewise, the standard water resistance rating of 30 meters is left unchanged. Overall it’s a striking look, but initial images are unclear whether this look will work fully in the dressy context of the L.U.C XP’s design.

Chopard Unveils Limited Edition L.U.C XP II Sarto Kiton Watch Releases

Like its regular production counterparts, the Chopard L.U.C XP II Sarto Kiton is powered by the in-house L.U.C 96.53-L automatic movement. Measuring in at only 3.3mm thick thanks to a tungsten microrotor layout, the L.U.C 96.53-L uses Chopard’s unique twin mainspring barrel layout to achieve a robust 58 hour power reserve at a 28,800 bph beat rate. Decoration looks to be simple, but nicely executed, with Côtes de Genève across the movement bridges.

Chopard Unveils Limited Edition L.U.C XP II Sarto Kiton Watch Releases

For the strap of the L.U.C XP II Sarto Kiton, Chopard turns to Kiton’s fabric expertise to create something suitably striking. The resulting strap is a marled weave of gray and black cashmere wool, lined with bright red alligator leather for both comfort and visual contrast. For those looking for something a bit more traditional, Chopard also includes a simple black alligator leather strap with the watch.

Chopard Unveils Limited Edition L.U.C XP II Sarto Kiton Watch Releases

The Chopard L.U.C XP II Sarto Kiton is one of the more dramatic interpretations of the two hand L.U.C XP formula, but one that looks to capture the sartorial spirit of Italian menswear nicely. The Chopard L.U.C XP II Sarto Kiton is limited to only 100 examples and is available now through authorized dealers at an MSRP of $10,800. For more information, please visit the brand’s website.

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