- Celebrates 30 years of Chopard Manufacture by combining haute horlogerie, haute joaillerie, and mechanical artistry in a single objet d’art.
- Three handcrafted 18k Ethical yellow gold bees representing three generations of the Scheufele family.
- Acoustic glass bell chiming mechanism developed with L’Épée 1839
- Twin-barrel movement delivering up to 192 Hours – 8 days of autonomy.
- Limited to just 10 pieces and available exclusively through Chopard boutiques
Some creations are designed to tell the time. Others are created to be admired long before anyone notices the hands. At Watches and Wonders 2026, Chopard stepped beyond the traditional world of wristwatches with the Beehive Table Clock—a remarkable creation that combines Haute Horlogerie, Haute Joaillerie, and decorative art in a way only a handful of maisons could achieve. It’s not just another anniversary piece; it’s one of the most ambitious objects Chopard has ever produced.
The Beehive Table Clock celebrates 30 years of Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier and is crafted in a limited edition of just 10 pieces in collaboration with L’Épée 1839, a specialist in exceptional mechanical clocks. Rather than placing the movement inside a traditional case, Chopard built an intricate sculpture that pays tribute to one of the Maison’s oldest symbols while showcasing the artistry of its watchmakers, jewellers, enamellers, and engravers.
That symbolism stretches back more than a century, but we have to go back a bit in history. The bee, first associated with Louis-Ulysse Chopard in the 19th century and later revived by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele when Chopard Manufacture opened in Fleurier, represents precision, dedication, and the collective craftsmanship behind every creation. Those values are brought to life through a striking 25.8 cm sculpture composed of seven stacked tiers of borosilicate glass, resting on a gilded brass movement plate that evokes a beehive filled with golden honey.
Every beehive needs its workers, and Chopard has given this one three very special guardians. More than decorative accents, the bees represent the three generations of the Scheufele family whose vision has shaped the Maison over the decades. Their presence gives the clock a personal touch, turning it from an impressive mechanical object into a tribute to the family behind one of Switzerland’s most celebrated watch and jewellery houses.
Each bee is handcrafted in Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie atelier in Geneva from 18-carat Ethical yellow gold using the centuries-old lost-wax casting technique. Their bodies are adorned with 6.45 carats of yellow sapphires and 6.29 carats of black diamonds, while black spinels bring their eyes to life. The delicate wings, carved from rock crystal and finished with brilliant-cut diamonds, quietly reference another Chopard icon—the Palme d’Or presented each year at the Cannes Film Festival, which the Maison has crafted since 1998.
Look a little closer, and you’ll discover the bees are just as functional as they are beautiful. Two use their finely crafted stingers to indicate the hours and minutes as the transparent glass rings rotate beneath them, while the third sits near the top of the hive, pointing to the selected chiming mode. It’s a clever detail that rewards anyone who spends time with the clock and perfectly captures what makes this creation so special—every decorative element has a purpose, and every mechanical function is presented as a work of art.
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Bringing the Beehive Table Clock to life required expertise that went beyond traditional watchmaking, which is why Chopard partnered with L’Épée 1839, the Swiss manufacturer renowned exclusively for creating high-end mechanical clocks. Together, the two maisons developed one of the clock’s most remarkable features: a chiming mechanism in which the uppermost tier of borosilicate glass serves as the bell itself. Rather than hiding the striking system within the movement, Chopard made it part of the design, allowing a small 18-carat yellow-gold hammer to strike the interior of the glass dome, producing a clear, resonant chime.
Chopard collaborated with Haute École du Paysage, d’Ingénierie et d’Architecture de Genève to study just how the glass would sound by adjusting its shape and thickness until it produced the clear tone expected from the Maison’s famous L.U.C chiming watches. This attention to detail reflects the project’s philosophy, in which every decorative element is paired with equally meticulous engineering.
Despite its artistic look, the Beehive Table Clock is easy to use. You set the time by gently turning the minute glass ring, which has a subtly notched edge for better grip without spoiling the hive’s smooth shape. Winding the clock is just as simple using the crown at the base; turning it one way powers the timekeeping part, and the other way charges the chiming part. When fully wound, the twin-barrel movement keeps the clock running for an impressive eight days, so it can keep telling time for more than a week.
With production limited to just 10 pieces worldwide, the Beehive Table Clock will be available exclusively through Chopard boutiques. More than a collector’s piece, it celebrates three decades of Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier by bringing together mechanical innovation, exceptional craftsmanship, and one of the Maison’s most enduring symbols in a creation unlike anything else unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2026.
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- Brand: Chopard
- Model: Beehive Table Clock
- Reference: 95020-0171
- Dimensions: 25.8 cm Height x 16.5 cm Width-Widest Point
- Material: Borosilicate glass, gilded brass movement plates, Galvanized steel base, 18-carat Ethical yellow gold bees
- Time Display: Rotating glass rings with hour and minute indication via 18-carat gold bees
- Chiming System: Acoustic glass bell with manually selectable chiming modes
- Gem Setting: 6.45 carat yellow sapphires, 6.29 carat black diamonds, 3.06 carat black spinels, & rock crystal wings with diamond brilliants
- Calibre: L’Épée 1839
- Power Reserve: 192 Hours / 8 Days
- Price: Upon Request (Limited Edition – 10 Pieces)
- Availability: Chopard Boutiques Only
