Credits: Article and images by Wei Koh @ Revolution Watch Magazine. See the original article here - https://revolutionwatch.com/introducing-the-chopard-l-u-c-qf-revolution-edition/
After this, watches are then subjected to the infamous Chronofiable test, which features the aforementioned robotic arm. This features multiple procedures to simulate aging cycles to the watches, from pushing and pulling the stem and pushers, to turning the bezel. All this before watches are subjected to the magnetic field tests, water resistance tests and the dreaded mouton pendule shock resistance test where a giant hammer is sent slamming into the side of the watch, sending it flying. Then the watches are inspected to ensure they meet the finishing criteria — no parts made of plastic are allowed, and only traditional, precious or avant-garde materials (e.g. silicon) are permitted. Finally, the Fleuritest machine simulates wear in all possible positions over the course of 24 hours.
Cut to 17 years later, and the project has long since been abandoned by Parmigiani Fleurier and Bovet. Which is not to cast any negative connotation on them, because what is clear is that this borderline insane level of testing also comes at a very high price. But Scheufele is very open to continuing the initiative. He explains, “To me, it is important that Qualité Fleurier continues because it still remains the highest level of objective testing in Swiss watchmaking.” Since 2005, a total of 10 Qualité Fleurier models have been released by Chopard L.U.C. These are (in chronological order):
• L.U.C Qualité Fleurier (2005)
• L.U.C Qualité Fleurier (2006)
• L.U.C Tech Qualité Fleurier (2009)
• L.U.C Tourbillon Triple Certification (2011)
• L.U.C Qualité Fleurier (2012)
• L.U.C Quattro Tourbillon QF Fairmined (2014)
• L.U.C Qualité Fleurier (2014)
• L.U.C XPS Twist QF Fairmined (2017)
• L.U.C XPS Twist QF Fairmined (2019)
• L.U.C QF Jubilee (2021)
Credits: Article and images by Wei Koh @ Revolution Watch Magazine. See the original article here - https://revolutionwatch.com/introducing-the-chopard-l-u-c-qf-revolution-edition/