Luxury Swiss watch maker Chopard celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2010, and has been a world leader in the production of truly magnificent high-end timepieces throughout that extensive timeframe. The Imperiale collection is one of Chopard’s most famous contributions to the horological landscape, as it consists of an extraordinary array of watches and jewellery items that are uniquely designed for day and night wear. This strikingly sophisticated Chopard Imperiale Chronograph watch is one of the most notable members of the Imperiale family; with a distinctive all black aesthetic that is guaranteed to convey a sense of glamour.
The Imperiale was redesigned to commemorate Chopard’s landmark anniversary in 2010, and the darkly monochrome visual statement of this particular version is an especially bold reimagining of this classic watch. With a perfect circular 40 mm diameter, this watch is certainly distinctive, and the steel of the entire casing has also been coated in a diamond-like-carbon finish to ensure that no blemishes should appear upon this flawlessly formed timepiece. This is a watch that intended to make the wearer feel like a queen, and it possesses the specifications to back up this purpose.
A full wealth of details are evident on the Imperiale, with Roman numerals spliced alongside baton hour markers to create a blend of imperial class and modern design, whilst the finely crafted hands feature openworked midsections, and wonderfully tapering points that scythe over the midnight black dial. Also evident is a date aperture and a trio of small counters at 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock to allow the recording of seconds, as well as 30 minutes and 12 hour intervals. With such a plethora of information on display, the dial of the Imperiale still manages to maintain its intrinsic elegance, crowning these three small counters with the instantly recognisable cursive Chopard logo.
The crown of the Imperiale was inspired by the facade of a lotus flower, and is set with an onyx for a touch of added ostentation. The chronograph pushers are situated alongside the crown, ensuring that the overall balance of the timepiece is that of a traditional stopwatch, whilst the 2 year international manufacturer’s guarantee gives the Imperiale all the reliability of experienced and contemporary Swiss workmanship. The movement within the Imperiale is a mechanical self winding escapement, and the case is sufficiently waterproof to keep this delicately crafted mechanism safe in waters of up to 50 metres in depth. Operating at bewildering frequencies of up to 28,800 vibrations per hour, the movement also benefits from a 42 hour power reserve to make sure that it performs to exemplary standards.
In a similar manner to the black hues of the casing, the bracelet is crafted from premium quality stainless steel and, such is the lightweight design of the timepiece, the fit around the wrist is nothing short of exquisite thanks to the deployment buckle. An athletic black rubber strap is also available to secure the Imperiale, allowing a level of customisation to suit any individual preferences. The lugs of the Imperiale have been fashioned in homage to the famous columns upon ancient architecture, so even the most unassuming components upon this wristwatch have received premier care and attention.
Combining the qualities of a functionally sporty wristwatch with a sensationally prestigious appearance, the Chopard Imperiale Chronograph watch can be yours from Banks Lyon for a 10% deposit and 24 monthly payments of £291.38. This watch represents just one of many Chopard watches that we stock, and our collection of luxury watches is always developing to include all of the most exciting new models. For more information about any of our high-end Swiss watches, do not hesitate to call our team on 01524 38 48 58 and we will be pleased to provide any assistance you require.
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