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Chopard Happy Sport 36 mm, Automatic, Lucent Steel™, Diamonds
Ref. 278559-3002
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Happy Sport began in 1993 as a deliberate provocation: fine diamonds set not in gold but in steel, moving freely between two sapphire crystals rather than fixed in a bezel. The idea that the stones should dance — gliding across the dial as the wrist moves — was the founding gesture of the collection, and it remains the thing no other house has convincingly replicated. The seven diamonds sit above a guilloché silver dial with Roman numerals, their movement visible through the sapphire above them. Lucent Steel, Chopard's own alloy, is harder and brighter than standard watch steel and carries a high proportion of recycled material — it accounts for the slightly more luminous quality the bracelet has against the wrist compared with an ordinary link. The crown is set with a blue sapphire cabochon, a small detail that reads clearly in person and ties the whole piece together. The exhibition caseback means the automatic movement is visible from the reverse, and the date sits discreetly at 4:30 rather than interrupting the dial at noon.
- Reference
- 278559-3002
- Brand
- Chopard
- Case size
- 36mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Manufacturer’s guarantee
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's, though at 36mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are Goldsmiths?
Goldsmiths has been selling watches in Britain since 1778 and is part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. They are an authorised dealer, so a watch comes with the manufacturer’s own warranty.
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