Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
An iconic 18k rose gold timepiece featuring Chopard's signature 'floating diamonds' between two sapphire crystals. This luxury watch combines a mother-of-pearl dial with a diamond-set bezel and seven mobile diamonds that dance across the face.
Story
In 1976, a Chopard designer saw a waterfall and noticed how water droplets caught the light. He realized diamonds are happiest when they are free to move. This watch turned that vision into a global symbol of playful luxury.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1860 by Louis-Ulysse Chopard, the company became world-renowned for precision pocket watches. In the 20th century, under the Scheufele family, they revolutionized jewelry-watch design by treating diamonds as kinetic art rather than static stones.
Condition & Value
The watch shows light surface scratches on the gold case back and lugs consistent with wear. The leather strap appears to be an original Chopard alligator strap but shows some creasing. Excellent crystal clarity preserves the value. Value is driven by the 18k gold content and the factory-set diamond bezel.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.