Maison Chopard epitomises the alliance between watchmaking and jewellery. Their latest release are two new watches equipped with a mechanical movement reaffirm the majestic refinement of the Imperiale collection. Since its born in 1990s and redesign in 2010, the Imperiale has been one of Chopard’s most popular ladies watch designs, which now comes in two striking designs – the absolute modernity of black and white, a graphic spirit, and classical lines.
Chopard Imperiale 40mm “Black & White” edition remains true to imperial classicism while offering a radically new approach: the watch’s monochrome character boldly asserts the self-evident force of timeless chic expressed in black and white.
With its absolute modernity, this spirit of formal colour simplification provides a new interpretation of imperial codes. It’s radically different sculptural approach echoes the gentle strength of the collections lines. The dials of the Imperiale watch now appear in matt black or white while remaining true to the motif that distinguishes the Imperiale watch and jewellery collection, bringing to mind the embroidery of the hangings and cushions on which monarchs would place their insignia.
The ornamental relief work of this embroidery is also referenced to enhance the padded leather strap, which contributes to making the Imperiale 40mm “Black & White” steel watches authentically stylish objects. Another strong feature is the 40 mm-diameter steel case housing a mechanical Chopard movement (01.01-C). The polished bezel and crown set with an onyx or a moonstone lend the ultimate touch of refinement to the unique spirit of the Imperiale 40mm “Black & White” watches, in which the radical modernity of the colours respond to the absolute classicism of the lines.
