Chopard hosts the President's Challenge F1 Charity Luncheon on the lawns of Istana, auctioning the exclusive L.U.C. Tourbillon Tech Twist.

Chopard, the renowned Swiss jeweller and watchmaker, has successfully auctioned off the exclusive L.U.C Tourbillon Tech Twist with the innovative silicium escapement, at the President's Challenge F1 Charity Luncheon in the most important official event of the inaugural Formula One night race in Singapore.

Chopard is proud to be the main collaborator with the Formula One team at the President's Challenge F1 Charity Luncheon on the lawns of the Istana on 26th September 2008. Chopard presented - a world premiere - the L.U.C Tourbillon Tech Twist with the innovative silicium escapement. This much-awaited technical marvel was successfully auctioned off for nearly a quarter million Singapore dollars during the auction at the Istana during the luncheon, to benefit the chosen charities by Singapore's President SR Nathan. Chopard, the renowned Swiss jeweller and watchmaker, is proud to be a part of history, by participating in the most important official event of the inaugural Formula One night race in Singapore, as the main collaborator with the Formula One team to host the President's Challenge F1 Charity Luncheon on the lawns of the Istana on 26th September 2008. Chopard Tourbillon Video SINGAPORE For this important and only official event for the race, Chopard will be presenting something equally exclusive - the world premiere of the L.U.C Tourbillon Tech Twist with the innovative silicium escapement. This much-awaited technical marvel has been generating much industry interest since Chopard's announcement of the exclusive movement during the 2008 Basel Watch Fair in April. The piece-unique will be up for a silent auction during the luncheon. All proceeds will be donated to the Challenge for the President's appointed charities, which organizer, Singapore GP hopes to raise more than SGD 1 million. Chopard, a strong supporter for good causes, is proud to be part of this historical moment for Formula One and for Singapore.