1970's Chopard by Kutchinsky White Gold Pavee & Lacquer Dial with Mesh Bracelet Ref. 5093 1

Some watches sit slightly outside the usual categories, and this is one of them. Made in the 1970s for the London jeweller Kutchinsky, this Chopard dual time belongs to a small group of pieces where watchmaking and jewellery begin to overlap. Kutchinsky was known for offering some of the more unusual and exclusive creations of the time, and collaborations like this were never produced in large numbers — in fact, examples of this reference are believed to have been made in only around twenty pieces.

At its core, the watch is built around a simple but unusual idea. Two separate manual movements, each driving its own display, housed within a single elongated case. Rather than a traditional dual time complication, this approach allows each time zone to be set independently, even down to the minute. It’s a slightly unconventional solution, but one that feels very much in line with the experimental spirit of the period.

The design, however, is what defines the piece. The 18k white gold case, with its elongated proportions and engraved wave-like decoration, flows directly into the integrated mesh bracelet, creating a continuous surface across the wrist. The dial adds another layer — a pavé-set field with a lacquered subsidiary display, combining texture and depth in a way that feels more like jewellery than traditional watchmaking. It is a bold composition, but one that remains coherent throughout.

This particular example is preserved in very strong condition. The case retains its definition, the engravings remain crisp, and the bracelet is well kept with its full presence. Both time displays function as intended, and the overall impression is one of completeness. Pieces like this rarely surface, not only because of their limited production, but also because they occupy a space that is not easily replaced — somewhere between a watch, a design object, and a period statement.