Imperiale Four Seasons

Case material

White gold

Bracelet strap

Leather

Buckle

Pin buckle

Number of carats

2.85

Dial finish

White gold and mother-of-pearl marquetry

Water resistance

50 m

Size

ø 36 mm

Thickness

12.10 mm

Movement

Self-winding mechanical
Power reserve: 65 h, 28800 vph

Functions

Hours, Minutes
Seasonal display with annual cycle

Reference

385394-1001

Launch date

07.2025

Collection

IMPERIALE / 25-pieces limited series

Price incl. VAT

91’000 CHF

Description

Since its inception in 1994, the IMPERIALE collection has embodied Chopard’s vision of regal elegance and horological excellence. In 2025, this iconic line welcomes a new chapter with the introduction of a dreamy complication: the IMPERIALE Four Seasons, a timepiece capturing the eternal rhythm of Nature through the artistry of watchmaking.

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 hours hand in a seamless merging of mechanical ingenuity and poetic expression. The dial is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Its upper half is adorned with a lacework pattern in 18-carat ethical white gold, 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-brushed 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 luminous presence of this IMPERIALE timepiece.

The IMPERIALE Four Seasons is powered by 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 comes 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 as a 25-piece limited edition, this creation is more than just a watch, instead offering a lyrical celebration of time, Nature and Chopard’s enduring artistry.

Sustainability

Gold is an essential material in Chopard’s production and the key reason that the Maison made special efforts to ensure that sourcing gold mined responsibly for all of its watch and jewellery production would become a major focus in its Journey to Sustainable Luxury. This goal was achieved in July 2018, when Chopard’s workshops began using 100% ethical gold meeting the most stringent international environmental and social standards. Specifically, the Maison’s ethical gold comes from two transparent and traceable systems: responsibly produced artisanal gold and recycled gold certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). Artisanal and small-scale mining involves millions of men and women around the world, individuals working alone, with their families, or in cooperatives, using basic exploration, extraction and processing methods. Responsible mining of artisanal and small-scale produced gold is essential to Chopard’s sourcing strategy, as it allows the Maison to achieve full traceability from mine to finished product and significantly contributes to its favourable socio-economic and environmental impact. The RJC's CoC standard defines the requirements for identifying and tracking "eligible materials," including certified recycled gold from legitimate sources. Since 1978, Chopard has been one of the first watch and jewellery manufacturers to have its own foundry. Thanks to this independent approach, the Maison is now not only able to guarantee the origin of the gold used in its workshops, but also to resmelt its production scraps into gold.