The Chopard Ultra-Thin Reference 1040 is a highly distinct, oversized vintage dress watch from the late 1990s and early 2000s that stands out for its bold, modern proportions and classic styling. While traditional dress watches from its era usually measured between 33mm and 36mm, the Reference 1040 is known as a "Jumbo" model due to its expansive 41mm case diameter. Up for sale is an incredibly rare and elegant piece of Swiss watchmaking history: the Chopard Reference 1040. Standing out as a vintage "Jumbo" dress watch, its unique 41mm diameter gives it a striking, modern wrist presence while retaining its classic, sophisticated character. The 41mm case size of the Chopard Reference 1040 is historically significant because it was virtually unheard of for a luxury dress watch in its era. During the 1980s, standard men’s dress watches were typically measured between 31mm and 34mm. The "Jumbo" Paradox • Unprecedented Scale: Measuring 41mm, this watch was a giant among its contemporaries. Chopard intentionally designed a wide, expansive dial to create a bold, modern minimalist statement that was decades ahead of its time. • Ultra-Thin Profile: Despite its large 41mm width, the watch maintains a razor-thin thickness of just c.5.0mm. It achieves this because Chopard utilized an ultra-thin automatic movement equipped with a micro-rotor (Universal Geneve Caliber 2-66). By embedding the winding rotor into the main plate rather than layering it on top, the watch retains a sleek, elegant silhouette that slides easily under a shirt cuff adding an extra complication on the movement being the micro rotor only used by companies like Patek Philippe given its complexity • Movement: Premium automatic movement featuring a micro-rotor (Universal Genève Cal. 2-66), keeping the watch remarkably slim and sleek. • Case: 41mm solid 18k gold case with minimalist, clean lines. • Dial: Minimalist silver/sunburst dial with slender hands, embodying true understatement luxury. • Condition: Excellent