Celebrating the 25th anniversary of its unique power reserve mechanism, the Chopard L.U.C. Quattro Mark IV is a sophisticated and powerful gentleman’s “secret weapon” – with almost 2 meters of mainspring, equivalent to 9 days of power reserve, and chronometer certification – in an absolutely elegant appearance.
Celebrating 25 years since the introduction of the Quattro movement to the world , Chopard unveiled two new versions in platinum and rose gold of the LUC Quattro line at the Watches & Wonders 2025 event . The codename Mark IV , a generational designation like that of missiles , aircraft , sports cars and military machines , immediately leaves a strong first impression of the masculine and sophisticated character of the pair of watches .
This is a masterpiece that defines the dress-watch style, combining strength, reliability with absolute elegance – qualities that the modern gentleman always seeks, reflected right on the wrist.
Dress-watch “model book”
A worthy reference in the dress – watch canon , with its refined and worthy innovations . The Mark IV stands out from its predecessors in the LUC Quattro family thanks to its bassine case inspired by the pocket watches of founder Louise – Ulysse Chopard . The case base and polished domed bezel create a smooth , streamlined silhouette that is aesthetically pleasing when viewed from the side . The lightweight bezel and detachable welded strap impress with their craftsmanship , while the fluted crown offers a tactile pleasure when adjusted .
The biggest upgrade has been made to the materials . Platinum 950 , extremely rare and exceptionally durable , with a bright , unfading shine and friendly to the skin , is a valuable addition to the LUC Quattro line . This precious metal is heavier than steel or gold , but when the 39 mm watch is only about 10 mm thick and fits comfortably in the sleeve , this weight difference is really negligible compared to the value it brings .
Shining under the sleeves, the platinum version is a silent statement of luxury, tailor-made for men who appreciate lasting value.
Gentlemen will have a satisfying flash of timekeeping with this minimalist watch with sharp dauphine hands and a small seconds counter with a grained dial . Complementing the harmonious layout is a galvanic frosted brass dial , in clear sky blue on the platinum version and deep sea blue on the rose gold version , easily paired with a well – tailored suit for a morning out or a cool polo shirt on a sunny day .
One watch, 1,885 meters of mainspring
The exquisite symmetry of the Mark IV easily distracts the wearer from the extraordinary technical feat behind the case : the Quattro . The Chopard quadruple barrel technology first introduced in 2000 remains a major breakthrough in the field of high – end watchmaking to this day .
The unique configuration in the world allows the Mark IV and LUC Quattro models to have a power reserve of up to nine days , released through a durable escapement . This means that gentlemen can comfortably put on and take off their watches , work hard from Monday to Friday , enjoy the weekend – and start a new week – without having to wind them , optimizing the dynamic , modern lifestyle .
The energy distributed through the four Quattro barrels is not only more uniform but also more stable , as is the amplitude of oscillation , helping the watch achieve high timekeeping performance as certified by the COSC as a chronometer . Other “ masterpieces ” of the prestigious watchmaker such as the Philips graphic – shaped hairspring or the swan – neck micro – regulator hands add to the reliability of the LUC 98.09 – L movement , which bears the Poinçon de Genève quality mark . In addition , Chopard also integrated a power reserve indicator right on the movement bridge under the crystal back , cleverly reminding gentlemen to reload their secret weapon after more than a week of dedicated use with the Mark IV .
