Laguna High-Jewellery Secret Watch

Case material

White gold, Pink gold

Bracelet strap

Pink gold

Buckle

Double push-button clasp

Number of carats

18.66

Dial finish

Set with diamonds and marquise-cut pink sapphires

Size

ø 16 mm

Thickness

9 mm

Movement

Quartz

Functions

Hours, Minutes

Reference

105374-9001

Launch date

07.2024

Collection

Red Carpet / 1-piece limited series

Price incl. VAT

780’000 CHF

Description

Creativity is a secret about a secret. The more you say, the less you know. These words capture something of the magic suffusing this jewellery-watch from Chopard's Red Carpet Collection: a one-of-a-kind creation, a journey intermingled with poetry and emotions embodying the codes of excellence characterising the art of watchmaking and Haute Joaillerie.

Concealed within the mysterious and protective cocoon of a seashell, this secret watch testifies to the fertile, virtuoso encounter between Chopard’s watchmaking expertise and jewellery tradition. Guided by Co-President and Artistic Director Caroline Scheufele who invites the radiance of vibrant, inspirational, unspoiled Nature into her dreamy universe, the Artisans of the Maison have meticulously recreated a maritime mosaic within this masterpiece. This creation whispers secrets nestled within a seashell held close to the ear, hovering weightless between mythological power and the gentle nostalgia of childhood images woven by fairy tales.

Infused with this boundless creative spirit flinging wide open the gateways to imaginary kingdoms, this dazzling cuff watch showcases a pearl reflecting the chromatic splendor of a sapphire palette ranging from pastel blue to pink and violet surrounding and sculpting the captivating dial. Crafting this mesmerising miniature ecosystem involves over 1,000 hours of fine workmanship, delicately entwining ethical gold and titanium – a true technical challenge sculpting the structure of this dream theatre. While keeping the hours and minutes under wraps in this jewellery talisman, this secret watch nonetheless draws all eyes: therein lies its precious paradox, inviting the gaze to marvel at the singular show of secrecy, whose technicolour mystery is the greatest of treasures.

Secret watch in ethical 18-carat rose and white gold and titanium set with pink, violet and pastel blue sapphires (totaling 10 carats), topaz (4.28 cts), a natural pearl (1.63 ct), emeralds (1.47 ct), diamonds (1.28 ct) and purple, Demantoid and Mandarin garnets.

Sustainability

Gold is an essential material in our production. This is why we have made special efforts to ensure that one of the major steps in our journey towards sustainable luxury is sourcing gold mined responsibly for all of our watch and jewelry production. This goal was achieved in July 2018, when our workshops began using 100% ethical gold that meets the most stringent international environmental and social standards. Specifically, our ethical gold comes from two transparent and traceable systems: responsibly produced artisanal gold and recycled gold certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). Artisanal and small-scale mining involves millions of men and women around the world, individuals working alone, with their families, or in cooperatives, using basic exploration, extraction, and processing methods. Responsible extraction of artisanal and small-scale produced gold is essential to our sourcing strategy, as it allows us to achieve full traceability from the mine to the finished product and contribute to significant socio-economic and environmental impact. The RJC's CoC standard defines the requirements for identifying and tracking "eligible materials," including certified recycled gold from legitimate sources. Since 1978, we have been one of the first watch and jewelry manufacturers to have our own foundry. Thanks to this independent approach, we are now not only able to guarantee the origin of the gold we use in our workshops, but also to remelt our production scraps into gold.