A Poetic Ode to the Passage of Time
Since its inception in 1994, the IMPERIALE collection has embodied Chopard’s vision of regal elegance and horological excellence. In 2025, this iconic collection welcomes a new chapter with the introduction of a poetic complication: the IMPERIALE Four Seasons, a timepiece that captures the eternal rhythm of nature through the artistry of watchmaking.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!At the heart of this creation lies a rotating disc that completes a full revolution over 365 days, evoking the gentle cycle of the seasons. Crafted in painted textured mother-of-pearl marquetry, this miniature tableau is a moving landscape, shifting subtly with time. The disc is ingeniously indexed to the hour hand — a seamless fusion of mechanical ingenuity and poetic expression.
The dial is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Its upper half is adorned with ethical 18-carat white gold lace, sculpted into the delicate silhouette of a lotus flower — a recurring motif in the IMPERIALE collection, also echoed in the shape of the crown. Satin-finished gold petals with polished veins create a striking contrast of textures, while the lower dial reveals a painted mother-of-pearl marquetry gradient that evokes the changing hues of the natural world.
The 18-carat white gold case, bezel and crown are adorned with diamonds, enhancing the timepiece’s luminous presence.
Inside this radiant creation beats the L.U.C 96.31-L movement — a self-winding mechanical calibre equipped with the exclusive Four Seasons module. Comprising 227 components, it offers a generous 65-hour power reserve – thanks to Chopard Twin Technology – and is entirely developed and assembled in-house, a testament to Chopard’s vertical integration and horological savoir-faire.
The IMPERIALE Four Seasons is delivered with four interchangeable alligator leather straps, each reflecting the palette of a different season, allowing the wearer to harmonise their timepiece with the world around them.
Issued in a limited edition of 25 pieces, this creation is more than a timepiece – it is a lyrical celebration of time, nature, and Chopard’s enduring artistry.
IMPERIALE
In ethical 18-carat white gold
Exclusively in Chopard boutiques
Case:
Ethical 18 carat white gold
Total diameter 36.00 mm
Thickness 12.10 mm
Water resistance 50 metres
Diamond-set bezel, crown, lugs and lug-covers in ethical 18-carat white gold
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal
Exhibition back
Movement:
Mechanical self-winding movement L.U.C 96.31-C
Number of components 227
Total diameter 28.40 mm
Thickness 5.55 mm
Number of jewels 36
Frequency 28,800 vph (4Hz)
Power reserve 65 hours
Two barrels – Chopard Twin technology
Winding via a tungsten alloy micro-rotor
Dial and hands:
Dial in ethical 18-carat white gold set with diamonds featuring a rotating disc in textured mother-of-pearl marquetry in seasonal colors
Gilded openworked dagger-shaped hours and minutes hands
Functions and displays:
Central display of the hours and minutes
Four seasons
Strap and buckle:
Seamless alligator leather strap in orange, blue, green or yellow, interchangeable system
Buckle in ethical 18-carat white gold
Ref. 385394-1001 – in ethical 18-carat white gold
Exclusively in Chopard boutiques
