# Ultra-Chic Tickers The L.U.C. Triple Certification Tourbillion Watch is the Picture of Luxury By Susan Keefe | Published 2011-09-29 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-certification-tourbillion References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/entry/chopards-luc-triple-certification-tourbillon-innovation-world-swiss-haute-horlogerie/) & [chopard.watchprosite](http://chopard.watchprosite.com/) Keep time in stylish order with this sumptuous timepiece entitled the L.U.C. Triple Certification Tourbillion. This long-winded decadent ticker is the handiwork of the legendary watch masters at the prestigious Swiss company [Chopard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopard-x-zagato-lab-one). The watch gets its name from the three prestigious certificates its excellence in design has earned it: [COSC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-design-x-hodinkee-chronograph-1), the Poincon de Geneve and [Fleurier Quality Foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-ravenale). Crafted using 18 carat rose-gold chassis, the hand-bound caliber 02-13-L watch continues the companies tradition of creating masterful wrist-candy. The small cutout near the the 6-o-clock slot show off inner workings of the watch illustrating the meticulous craftsmanship of Chopard. The watch boasts a reported 33 jewels, a frequency of 28,000 v/ph and a unique 4-barrel Quattro mechanism. The watch also has an astounding nine-day power reserve. The immaculate face is protected by a sapphire crystal cover, which is anti-reflective and capable of protecting the watch from moisture at a depth of 50 meters. All this gorgeous detail is secured on the wearer's wrist by a brown strap made of brown alligator leather finished with a rose-gold buckle. Sure to become a coveted family heirloom, the L.U.C Triple Certification Tourbillion is every time-conscious male's dream come true. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Watches:** The rise of luxury watches has created an opportunity for watchmakers to innovate and incorporate high-tech features to further enhance the user's experience. - **Certification Standards:** The emphasis on certification standards in the watch industry is driving innovation in watchmaking techniques and materials to achieve prestigious certifications. - **Transparency in Design:** Consumers are becoming increasingly interested in the inner workings of luxury watches, creating an opportunity for watchmakers to incorporate transparent designs that showcase the craftsmanship of the watch mechanisms. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry is well-positioned to capitalize on the demand for high-end watches, and by integrating smart technology they could create a completely new genre for timepiece. - **Watchmaking:** The demand for high-quality, hand-crafted watches is growing, making it a prime time for watchmakers to create innovative designs and incorporate new materials and technology. - **Certification Services:** The increased importance of certification standards in the watch industry has created new opportunities for certification companies to offer their services to watchmakers and consumers alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hypercar-Inspired Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-baguette.md) - [Artistic Architectural Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-tambour-moon-flying-tourbillon.md) - [Opulent Avian-Accented Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credor-goldfeather-tourbillon-gbcf999.md) - [Collaborative Intricate Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lvkv02-gmr-6.md) - [Mesmerizing Fashion House Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-escale.md) - [Complication Heavy Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsuka-ltec-no9.md) - [Italian Automotive Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopard-x-zagato-lab-one.md) - [Robotically Accented Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czapek-antarctique-rattrapante-rur.md) - [Luxe Mechanical Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lvdb03-louis-varius-project.md)