The limited edition L.U.C XP Esprit de Fleurier Peony showcases Chopard’s remarkable handcrafted skills in art and watchmaking.
Every year, Chopard produces a watch that features its favourite muse, the peony. It also happens to be the maison’s co-president and artistic director Caroline Scheufele’s favourite flower. It blooms only once a year, in spring and only for a month. Its ephemeral nature is what makes it so precious.
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The blooms on the new L.U.C XP Esprit de Fleurier Peony, which is limited to eight pieces, are depicted in luscious shades of pink. The petals are hand-painted on a purple dial using the camaieu technique to allow them to stand out. Instead of shading to highlight the shapes, a piece of white mother-of-pearl is carefully cut and then gently applied onto the painted petals to provide the desired outlines.
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