empe unveils the Happy Sport Signature Collection featuring a new ladies’ watch from watchmaker Chopard that combines recycled Lucent Steel and ethical gold in a unique two-tone design. This debut comes as a result of the great success enjoyed by the exclusive Signature Collection, which Wempe develops in close partnership with renowned watchmakers, as well as the special proximity to its customers. The 36-millimetre Happy Sport Signature Collection is the second ladies’ model, after the first limited edition significantly outperformed expectations.

The Wempe Signature Collection is based on icons in the world of watches. The Hamburg-based family business brings to the table its many years of knowledge about the expectations, demands and desires of its customers and makes these a reality with selected watch brands. This results in unique limited edition watches available exclusively in Wempe showrooms worldwide and in the Wempe online shop.

For Chopard, gem-set watches are an expression of pure joie de vivre and the inspiration behind the traditional brand’s invention of free-floating diamonds in 1976. The new Happy Sport Signature Collection from Wempe features five cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.24 carats that dance weightlessly across the face of the stainless steel and rose gold timepiece.

Kim-Eva Wempe says: “Chopard and Wempe are two family businesses that share the same values and convictions. We have both been successful in recent years in developing limited edition watches that inspire our customers. The latest model in the Wempe Signature Collection is another product of this trusted partnership and our shared commitment to excellence.”

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, co-president of Chopard agrees: “The two family-owned businesses, Wempe and Chopard, have maintained a close and friendly business relationship for decades. Our partnership began in 1967 and has continued to develop and deepen over the years.”

The new 36-millimetre ladies’ watch features a stunning, slim stainless steel case measuring just 10.46 millimetres and an unusual mix of precious materials. The crown, lug screws, hands, Roman numerals and hour markers of the Happy Sport Signature Collection are made of ethical rose gold - 100 percent responsibly sourced. The case and bracelet with double folding clasp also make a statement in terms of sustainability. They are made of Lucent Steel, a steel with a recycling rate of 80%.

The stainless steel and rose gold have polished surfaces that create a sophisticated play of light allowing the gemstones to be reflected in an even more diverse way. Five natural diamonds with a total weight of 0.24 carats dance freely beneath the anti-reflective sapphire glass on a white dial with black minute scale. A royal blue 0.10 carat sapphire also sparkles on the crown. What sounds so sophisticated is sporty and fun-loving in its expression – just the right mix to bring self-confident women many happy moments. For this reason too, the Happy Sport Signature Collection has a simple quartz movement and date display.

Notwithstanding the high-quality precious materials, the extra effort in terms of sustainability and the exclusive limited edition of just 50 pieces, which can be seen from the engraving “One of 50 Wempe Signature Collection” on the back of the case, the Happy Sport Signature Collection with a price of EUR 8,600 is an exceptional offer.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Movement

• Quartz
• Dimensions: Round, height 2.5 mm, Ø 26.2 mm
• Display: Hours, minutes, seconds, date display
• Control elements: Push/pull crown with blue 0.10 carat sapphire

Case

• Lucent Steel, diameter 36 mm, height 10.46 mm, ethical rose gold for the crown and lug screws, water-resistant to 3 bar, back engraved with “Wempe Signature Collection One of 50”

Glass

• Sapphire glass, anti-reflective, scratch-resistant

Dial

• White with black minute scale and black Chopard logo; hour markers, Roman numerals and hands in ethical rose gold; five free-floating Happy Diamonds, 0.24 carats

Bracelet

• Stainless steel bracelet with double folding clasp

Limited edition 50 pieces

Reference number and price

• CH410072
• EUR 8,600; USD 8,400 (excluding taxes)