====== L.U.C 96 ======
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**L.U.C 96** is a family of [[micro-rotor]] [[automatic]] movements by [[Chopard]].

===== History =====
Once [[Chopard]] established their own watchmaking [[manufacture]] in [[1993]], they began a program to develop a calibre of their own. The company proudly launched **Cal. 1.96** in [[1996]], re-establishing the watchmaking credentials that had once belonged to the [[Sonvilier]] company. The movement was extremely successful, an excellent combination of modern technology, and remains in production to this day.

The basic Cal. 96 movement is quite thin, measuring just 3.3 mm thick. This makes it an excellent base for complications, of which there are many. It has bi-directional [[micro-rotor]] automatic winding with two stacked [[barrel]]s for a total power reserve of 65 hours. The movement can be finished to [[Geneva Seal]] standards and is typically lavishly decorated.

===== Versions =====
Chopard initially created three versions of this Calibre 1.96, 3.96, and 4.96, each differentiated only by its finish. Today, the family has been unified with a different naming system, placing the name of the movement family first, followed by the finish or options.

  * [[L.U.C 1.96|L.U.C 96.01-L (1.96)]] - 27.4x3.3 mm, [[small seconds]], date, 29 jewels, [[Geneva Seal]]
  * L.U.C 96.03-L 3.96) - [[Small seconds]], date, 29 jewels
  * [[L.U.C 4.96|L.U.C 96.04-L (4.96)]] - [[Small seconds]], date, 29 jewels
  * L.U.C 96.04-L2 (4.96 "ProOne") - [[Small seconds]], date, 29 jewels
  * L.U.C 96.04-L3 (4.96 "2000") - [[Small seconds]], date, 29 jewels
  * L.U.C 96.06-L (4.96-H1 "GMT") - [[Center seconds]], date, [[24 hour]] pointer at 6 00, 31 jewels
  * L.U.C 96.09-L (9.96) - 27.4x3.3 mm, [[small seconds]], 29 jewels, [[chronometer]] certified, [[FQF|Fleurier Quality Foundation]] certificate
  * L.U.C 96.11-L (11.96) - [[Center seconds]], date at 6 00, 
  * L.U.C 96.12-L (12.96) - 27.4x3.3 mm, [[small seconds]], 29 jewels, [[chronometer]] certified
  * [[L.U.C 96QP|L.U.C 96.13-L (96QP)]] - 33x6 mm, [[small seconds]], [[perpetual calendar]], [[moon phase]], 32 jewels, [[Geneva Seal]], [[chronometer]] certified
  * [[L.U.C 96SH|L.U.C 96.14-L (96SH)]] - 33x5.75 mm, [[small seconds]] disc, date, [[striking hours]], 33 jewels, [[chronometer]] certified
  * [[L.U.C 96SH|L.U.C 96.14-L1 (96SHT)]] - 33x5.75 mm, [[small seconds]] disc, date, striking hours, 33 jewels, partially [[skeleton]]ized, [[chronometer]] certified
  * L.U.C 96.15-L (96H24) - [[24 hour hand]], date, 31 jewels
  * L.U.C 96.16-L (96M) - Square, [[small seconds]]
  * L.U.C 96.17-L (96HM) - 27.4x3.3 mm, hours and minutes only, 29 jewels
  * L.U.C 96.18-L (96T) - 27.4x3.3 mm, [[small seconds]], date, 28 jewels, [[chronometer]] certified
  * L.U.C 96.19-L (96TB) - [[Small seconds]], date, black finish, [[chronometer]] certified


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**Manufacturer:**
  * [[Chopard]]

**Description:**
  * [[Self-winding]] movement
  * Ball-bearing [[Micro-rotor]] with 22ct gold [[weight segment]]; bi-directional winding
  * [[Kif]] [[shock protection]]
  * [[Escapement]] Stone lever
  * [[Yoke winding system]]
  * [[Double barrel]]

**Functions:**
  * [[Small seconds]]
  * Date

**Data:**
  * 12 or 14.5 [[ligne]]
  * D 27.4 or 33 mm, H 3.3, 5.75, or 6 mm
  * 28, 29, 31, 32, or 33 [[jewels]]
  * 28,800 A/h
  * Power reserve 65 h

**Production period:**
  * Since [[1996]]
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===== Weblinks =====
  * [[http://www.timezone.com/library/horologium/horologium631672821689171141|Timezone]], Walt Odets (engl.)


{{tag>Movements Chopard_calibres Micro-rotor_movements Automatic_movements}}