CHOPARD VINTAGE WATCH 18 KARAT YELLOW GOLD MODEL 9928As the 1970s unleashed a tidal wave of cultural upheaval, from the raw energy of no wave music to the avant garde visions of underground cinema, Chopard carved its own statement of luxury and innovation. While other brands were frantically embracing the digital revolution, Chopard doubled down on analog elegance. Founded by the ambitious 24 year old Louis Ulysse in 1836, Chopard had always been about precision. Under the Scheufele family's guidance in

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the Cartier Tonneau Dual Time watch caters to the jet-setter's lifestyle

The 18k Oyster bracelet

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and fusion of form and function are the hallmarks of a watch cherished by those who appreciate life’s finer things

Weight: 65

It reinvents itself with every iteration

1980It’s always mildly ironic when a timepiece has an air of timelessness about it

Movement:  Quartz

George Harrison (the Beatle whose style continues to inspire designers)

This 1980s Grand Ellipse iteration showcases a deep blue dial

This is mechanical watchmaking as sculpture