Chopard was founded in the Swiss Jura in 1860 and relocated to Geneva in 1963 under the Scheufele family, who continue to own and operate the manufacture today, a rare case of sustained family control at this scale in modern watchmaking. The Happy Diamonds collection, introduced in 1976, places freely moving diamonds between two sapphire crystals so the stones shift naturally with the wearer's movement, a concept that became one of the brand's most recognisable signatures. Chopard also operates its own L.U.C manufacture for high-end mechanical movements, separate from its jewellery-driven collections, giving the brand genuine standing on both sides of the luxury watch and fine jewellery divide.
At WATCHOYSTER, we carry a selection of certified pre-owned Chopard watches, sourced and inspected in Switzerland. Every piece has been physically examined by our in-house certified watchmaker, verified against The Watch Register, and documented before listing. What you see reflects the actual condition of the watch, with no exceptions.
Chopard spans an unusually wide range, from accessible Happy Sport references to high complications produced under the L.U.C name, which means the pre-owned market offers meaningfully different entry points depending on what a collector is looking for. Earlier Happy Diamonds and Mille Miglia references, including limited editions tied to the brand's motorsport partnerships, are most consistently found through resale. Buying a certified second-hand Chopard from a verified dealer in Switzerland means every piece has been assessed for movement condition, case integrity, and the function of moving diamond elements before listing. Our 12-month warranty applies to every watch in our catalogue, and our 14-day return policy covers any case where the watch does not correspond to its description.
All Chopard watches in our catalogue are available for immediate purchase with worldwide insured delivery. Standard delivery across Switzerland takes 2 to 3 business days. For clients who prefer to inspect the watch in person before completing the purchase, our appointment-only lounge in the Geneva Free Zone is available by prior arrangement.
Financing is available on selected pre-owned Chopard references for clients based in Switzerland, with terms from 3 to 24 months, no interest and no administrative fees. The full purchase price is divided into equal monthly instalments, with a minimum first payment of 25%. A decision takes under three minutes at checkout, with no documentation required beyond standard order information.