Chopard L.U.C Full Strike Día de los Muertos Edition 13

The Chopard L.U.C Full Strike "Día de los Muertos" Edition 13 watch is distinguished by a dial featuring intricate straw and eggshell marquetry, which forms the iconic *calavera* (skull) motif associated with the Day of the Dead—with deep blue tones masterfully evoking the mysterious atmosphere of the holiday https://www.watchesnearme.co.

This is the 13th timepiece in Chopard’s collection dedicated to the Mexican Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos). The 42.5mm case, crafted from ethically sourced 18K rose gold, measures just 11.55mm in thickness; its bezel, lugs, case sides, and crown are all hand-engraved with Art Deco-inspired geometric patterns.

The dial features a striking *calavera* (skull) motif, meticulously assembled from over 70 hand-cut, blue-dyed rye straw segments. The skull’s eye sockets and teeth incorporate eggshell marquetry; the left eye socket houses the minute repeater’s striking hammer, while the right serves as a power reserve indicator. A playful mustache—fashioned from rose gold and bearing the "L.U.Chopard" signature—adorns the skull, which wears a wide, toothy grin with one tooth notably missing.

Powering the watch is the L.U.C 08.01-L manual-winding movement, which operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph and offers a 60-hour power reserve. For the minute repeater mechanism, the gongs are crafted from a single piece of sapphire crystal—the same material used for the watch’s crystal—producing a chime that is clearer and purer than that of traditional metal gongs. Furthermore, the crown is designed to automatically disengage from the movement during the chiming sequence, preventing any accidental manipulation that could damage the mechanism.