Chopard - L.u.c Louis elysee - 8045 - 1900-1949





Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 122910 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Chopard L.u.c Louis elysee pocket watch, reference 8045, period 1900–1949, with a silver case and manual-winding movement; very good condition with minor signs of wear and in working order.
Description from the seller
U.C. (Louis-Ulysse / Louis-Élysée Chopard) – Antique Silver Pocket Watch – Switzerland, ca. 1890–1910
Rare and authentic antique Swiss pocket watch by L.U.C. (Louis-Ulysse / Louis-Élysée Chopard), one of the earliest and most respected Swiss watchmaking names, founded in 1860 and still active today as Chopard.
The watch is housed in a solid silver case and features the famous L.U.C beehive “Marque de Fabrique” hallmark, confirming production by Chopard.
Case
Solid silver case, stamped 800
Swiss silver hallmarks present
L.U.C beehive trademark (Marque de Fabrique) inside the case
Inner dust cover stamped “GALONNÉ”
Beautiful hand-engraved outer case back with floral and bird motifs
Additional personal engraving on the inner back cover
Original bow and crown
Honest wear, scratches, and small dents consistent with age
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement
Gilt movement plates
Regulator marked Avance / Retard
Jewelled movement
Typical high-quality Swiss construction of the period
Movement appears complete
Running condition not guaranteed (service recommended before daily use)
Dial & Hands
White enamel dial with Arabic numerals
Sub-seconds at 6 o’clock
Original blued steel hands
Dial in good antique condition with light age-related wear
Dimensions
Case diameter:37mm
Period
Circa 1890–1910
Summary
A genuine L.U.C Chopard antique pocket watch, showcasing early Swiss watchmaking quality and beautiful silver craftsmanship. A desirable collector’s piece from one of Switzerland’s most prestigious watch manufacturers.
U.C. (Louis-Ulysse / Louis-Élysée Chopard) – Antique Silver Pocket Watch – Switzerland, ca. 1890–1910
Rare and authentic antique Swiss pocket watch by L.U.C. (Louis-Ulysse / Louis-Élysée Chopard), one of the earliest and most respected Swiss watchmaking names, founded in 1860 and still active today as Chopard.
The watch is housed in a solid silver case and features the famous L.U.C beehive “Marque de Fabrique” hallmark, confirming production by Chopard.
Case
Solid silver case, stamped 800
Swiss silver hallmarks present
L.U.C beehive trademark (Marque de Fabrique) inside the case
Inner dust cover stamped “GALONNÉ”
Beautiful hand-engraved outer case back with floral and bird motifs
Additional personal engraving on the inner back cover
Original bow and crown
Honest wear, scratches, and small dents consistent with age
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement
Gilt movement plates
Regulator marked Avance / Retard
Jewelled movement
Typical high-quality Swiss construction of the period
Movement appears complete
Running condition not guaranteed (service recommended before daily use)
Dial & Hands
White enamel dial with Arabic numerals
Sub-seconds at 6 o’clock
Original blued steel hands
Dial in good antique condition with light age-related wear
Dimensions
Case diameter:37mm
Period
Circa 1890–1910
Summary
A genuine L.U.C Chopard antique pocket watch, showcasing early Swiss watchmaking quality and beautiful silver craftsmanship. A desirable collector’s piece from one of Switzerland’s most prestigious watch manufacturers.

