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Chopard Mille Miglia GTXL Rosso Corsa Limited Edition Watch Review

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:02:17 +0000

The Chopard Mille Miglia watch is an icon. There have been dozens of them and in a sense, these are like the first Hublot Big Bang watches. What do I mean? Hublot popularized the Big Bang collection by starting with a cool sporty chronograph and offering a range of different versions that all fell under the same product family umbrella. Chopard did the same thing, but started before Hublot got into the Big Bang game back in around 2004. To date, the number of Mille Miglia watches is countless, and here is one of the limited edition models for 2011.

This is the Mille Miglia Rosso Corsa limited edition of 1000 pieces watch. In this instance, the Mille Miglia comes full circle in celebrating Italy once again as the Mille Miglia itself was an Italian race. Rosso Corsa is the Italian tradition of coloring their race cars red. Different teams use different shades of red, but all you need to know is that Italian racing simply equals the color red. That should explain the bright red face of this watch. Fashion types who love red will appreciate the color without understanding the nature of Rosso Corsa.

As a red watch this Chopard is rather red. They didn't go nuts with the color, but few watches share such a richly red hued dial. Nevertheless, the dial isn't just a red wash. There are white and silver tones in there as well. Chopard was able to color the large chronograph subdials with a different color, and the chapter ring outside of the hour markers is also black and white with red five minute markers. While the tachymeter scale is there, Chopard really down plays it as it is placed on the polished bezel - probably a good idea.

Legibility is really good, and there is lots of SuperLumiNova lume on the hands and hour markers. One of the main reasons I am such a fan of most Mille Miglia watches is the fact that Chopard keeps them easy to read. One element I have mixed feelings about is the placement of the 12 and 6 o'clock Arabic hour numerals on the bottom of the sapphire crystal. This is a look that I believe Chopard started in earlier Mille Miglia GTXL models. Given that this model is technically in the GTXL collection, it has them too. Basically Chopard uses thin outlined numbers over the dial. They look nice but are a tad bit distracting. At the same time they do add some depth to the dial. After wearing the watch for a while I hardly noticed them, but am not sure what value they add to the piece overall.

Over the dial is a AR coated sapphire crystal. There is a reverse mounted magnifier lens over the date - which is on a black disc actually. A cool little touch I think. While the red color is novel, this is a dial design that has more or less been around for a little while. Lovers of this watch should be mostly interested in the dial color and Rosso Corsa limited edition honor.

At just under 44mm wide, the case wears comfortably and feels like a good size. One thing that isn't actually easy to notice is that the case is titanium. Chopard executes an extremely good steel-like polish all over the case. You can barely notice the slight hint of gray that titanium has over steel. Really an excellent use of high-grade titanium - which of course lightens the weight of the case. The case is water resistant to 100 meters and has a mixture of polished and brushed surfaces. One thing I really like about the GTXL are the chronograph pushers. They are squared to visually integrate with the case, but are still easy to use. A lot of people have attempted this look and Chopard does it rather well.

The appearance of the dial is really one of those things that either inspires you or deters you. Some days I found that I really wanted to wear the bright red dial and other days I felt it was just too bright. It did seem like an interesting piece to have around for days when it felt right for the wrist. How often those days will come are totally up to your own personality. I do have to say that the watch does get a lot of attention. Nothing like a flashy bright red watch dial to catch a person's gaze.

Inside the watch is predictably a Swiss ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph movement. Chopard gets the nicer version of the 7750 possible with fancy polishes, but sadly no blued screws. Of course there is a custom Chopard movement done specifically for the Mille Miglia GTXL watches. It is true that the movement view is obstructed by the "Rosso Corsa" emblem - but at the same time it is a 7750 - and you've probably seen it a number of times before.

This watch doesn't have the famous tire tread style rubber strap of many Mille Miglia watches. Here Chopard uses a quite attractive padded black leather strap with red contrast stitching to match the dial. The strap pieces are also punched with portholes to make them more racing and sport themed. The buckle is also in titanium and has an engraved Chopard logo.

Like I said, the Mille Miglia GTXL Rosso Corsa is limited to 1000 pieces (and this model I am reviewing is cool being the first one produced). It is an interesting watch fit for the right person - but the bright red color of the dial will no doubt be polarizing. If it is, then have no worry because Chopard has a lot of other Mille Miglia watch options for you. Price for the watch does feel expensive, but it doesn't lack quality for the money. Price is $9,570.

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Chopard Classic Racing Jacky Ickx 5th Edition Watch Hands-On

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:03:33 +0000

2011 sees the release of the 5th version of Chopard's Classic Racing Jacky Ickx Edition watches. The former high-profile race car driver who was popular in the 1970s has a long history with timing and watch brands. Chopard is by no means the first brand to honor the driver with timepieces. Though I believe that they currently are the only brand making new Jacky Ickx themed watches.

With the 5th Edition limited production model now released I assume that that the first four editions sold pretty well. Done in a Mille Miglia style case, this Classic Racing watch is about 42.5mm wide and available in steel or 18k rose gold. While the case and overall demeanor of the watch is all "Mille Miglia," the Jacky Ickx models have separated themselves by having tri-compax oriented chronograph subdial layouts and a big date indicator under 12 o'clock. Plus, following in the foot steps of the 4th Edition Jackie Ickx Chopard watch, the hour register for the chronograph measures a full 24 hours - not just 12 hours. This of course is in honor of Jacky Ickx and the Le Mans 24 hour race.

These 5th Edition models further follow style form some of Chopard's Historique watches from the last few years. I covered some 2010 Mille Miglia models here, and I reviewed the Monaco Historique Time Attack MF here. You can see how the Classic Racing Jacky Ickx 5th Edition follows suit with a similar bezel and dial theme. The dials are quite attractive and really legible (which is often the case with Chopard sport watches). You can see how the rose gold cased model comes with a silvered dial with two black subsidiary dials, while the model with the steel case comes with a black dial (and two silvered subsidiary dials for the chronograph).

For fun the chronograph pushers look a bit like engine pistons. On the rear of the watch is Jacky Ickx signature and some limited edition graphics. For the record, I think that almost every Jacky Ickx watch (from and brand) has his signature on the dial or elsewhere on the watch. I am not sure of the exact movement inside of these pieces. According to Chopard they are built on a Swiss ETA 2892 automatic base with a chronograph and big date module. The movements have power reserves of 40 hours and are COSC Chronometer certified. In addition to the 24 hour chronograph and big date, you should know that the chronograph has a flyback function and the time is a stop seconds (which means the seconds stop when you pull out the crown).

Quality is very high thanks to Chopard's fine attention to detail. It is true that the prices of sport racing watches from Chopard are a bit high, but I can say that fit and finish, as well as the attention to detail is very impressive. The Chopard Classic Racing Jacky Ickx Edition V (5th Edition) in steel (ref. 168543-3001) will be limited to 2000 pieces with a price of $11,140. The 18k rose gold model (ref. 161286-5001) will be limited to 500 pieces with a price of $27,400. Look for these good lookers soon.

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Can Men Wear Pink? Chopard Gran Turismo XL Racing In Pink Watch

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 07:04:35 +0000

I put this question before you now: Can a man wear a pink watch and retain his masculinity? I made fun of the first guy I saw wearing a "salmon" colored shirt. But, today, it isn't that uncommon. Worn properly, and in the right style, pink isn't always out-of-place. So I wonder, has the time come when a man can get away with wearing a pink watch?

When I write about men's watches in white people always fight about whether they would wear them. While one guy can easily pull off a white watch, it definitely isn't for everyone. I expect that even fewer men would be wiling to try it with something pink. Here is what I think: If you take the right type of fairly masculine watch and make it pink, at least a few guys will be able to pull it off. Which brings me to this new-for-2011 limited edition piece from Chopard.

Apparently the wife of Chopard's CEO wanted this to happen. It is a limited edition of 1000 piece pink version of the Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL watch. Named "Racing in Pink," it is otherwise identical to the standard black-dialed version of this 44mm wide steel watch. Design is anything but feminine and I was brave enough to strap it to my wrist.

Even the tire tread leather strap is in pink. Actually, I am not gonna call it pink anymore. How about bubble gum? See, that sounds childish, but not nearly as girly. Actually, the strap sort of looks to be made of bubble gum (even though it is scented like vanilla). Women wear men's watches all the time. They steal our names and our t-shirts. So the least we can do isÂ wear a pink watch? Or maybe not. I still haven't decided yet but I have a feeling a few of you already have.

It would be interesting as a test. To wear the watch - in its otherwise masculine glory - out and about to see what people would say. I think most of you would agree that this is, by all other accounts, a watch make for dudes. However, I am not so sure that is completely the case with regards to the version with diamonds on the bezel. Let's leave that one for the ladies, please.

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Chopard Monaco Historique Time Attack MF Watch Review

admin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:37:22 +0000

I love this watch, but not everyone will. Some people might not get it - but the beauty is crystal clear to me. This watch was announced last year and was a curious release for Chopard. Part of the larger Mille Miglia collection, this watch combines Chopard sexiness with Superquartz geekiness - something that is really hard to find.

This Chopard Monaco Historique Time Attack MF watch is one of two timepieces made for the car race in Monaco that is officially named the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique. The other one is an automatic model with a 7750 called the Monaco Historique Chronograph (of which there is a picture here). Each share the slick black, orange, and polished steel color scheme, but the Time Attack MF is a much more unique model (even though the mechanical chronograph is a nice model as well). These watches aren't limited edition models per se, but aren't the types to be produced for very long.

What really drew me to the watch was the fact that it had a super reliable and accurate high-end thermocompensated (also known as "thermoline") ETA quartz movement, but didn't look like a tool watch. These are the same movements that Breitling (and a few other brands) use in their COSC Chronometer certified quartz watches. Getting a Chronometer certification for a quartz movement isn't at all the same as for a mechanical movement. While your standard drug store quartz watch will be accurate to within about 15 seconds a month, a Superquartz will be accurate to within about 10 seconds a year. They are also a lot more expensive and better made that standard quartz movements. The "MF" part of the watch name stands for multi-function. The movement does more than tell the time, but has your standard bevy of multi-function quartz features such as a chronograph, 2 alarms, calendar, UTC (GMT) time, and second timezone... among a few other features including being back-lit. This is all done via a small negative LCD display on the dial. If you like, you can "blank" out the LCD screen to make it look as though it is not there.

Herein comes part of the polarizing qualities of the watch. Some people think that it is either a shame the watch is quartz at all, or that Chopard should have removed the LCD screen and have the watch just tell the time. Other people (like me) welcome the additional features to an otherwise classy watch and appreciate the high-end quartz movement and accuracy. This is like a stealth nerd watch -Â because sometimes I don't want everyone knowing I am a nerd. It is also a good daily watch for people who want a timepiece they only need to worry about when changing the battery each few years.

My history of loving watches started out with timepieces made by an old friend named Casio. As a kid I would get all excited by watches with as many features crammed in as possible. Analog pieces that just told the time bored me. I wanted my watches complex and useful. But they were plastic, and for an adult, pulling them off while trying to look presentable is hard. So most of the time you are stuck with an ugly though useful watch, or a pretty but boring watch. Yes, this is an over-simplification, but you get the concept I am trying to suggest. For me, Chopard was able to combine the best of both worlds in the Time Attack MF, being able to satisfy picky people such as myself. Though seriously, I don't get the "Time Attack" part. Does the watch have some secret weapon in it that I haven't discovered yet?

Quality is great. Say all you want about Chopard, but they make a good looking, well put together watch. The Monaco Historique Time Attack MF is in a really well polished steel case that is 42.5mm wide and 14.5mm thick (ideal size for the case and design). It has a perfectly domed AR coated sapphire crystal, and that nicely engraved caseback. All I would improve is the 50 meters of water resistance. There is another steering wheel engraving on the crown, and the pushers feel good to the touch. Very few areas on the case are really sharp, but it doesn't look rounded either. For me the watch is perfectly comfortable with its elegantly curved lugs and beautiful bracelet. The watch came on a port-holed leather strap or this great looking metal bracelet.

The steel links are chunky and feel great. The center link is polished while the outer links are sort of brushed. Basically the whole watch is polished, but to add visual interest, Chopard gave certain areas of the watch a more intense level of polish -Â if that makes sense. The only problem with the bracelet is sizing. You don't have a lot of micro-adjustment options. It happens to fit well on me, but you could find it is either a bit too small or too large (that is where a strap comes in handy). The bracelet has a more or less hidden clasp to look flush and clean on the bottom.

For me the best part of the design is the dial. The bezel has a tachometer that looks cool, but I will never use it. The dial is a deep semi-glossy black with large applied polished steel hour indicators. For dial orientation, the 12 o'clock marker is a bit larger than the rest of them. The watch hands are large and perfectly sized. They also match the design of the hour markers which is nice. There is an extremely good level of contrast on the dial making it very easy to read, and the hand and hour markers are generously coated with SuperLumiNova. Along with the "Monaco Historique" text on the dial, the large seconds hand is in orange and adds just the right amount of sporty color to the dial. Chopard Pretty much covered all the bases with the design.

To switch to the various modes in the LCD screen you spin the crown. Not just casually, but you need to give it a little jerky spin in order to have it switch modes. This is done in order to prevent you from accidentally switching screens. Once you learn the basics of how to operate the functions it is pretty easy, but I recommend studying the manual a bit. It is overall a pretty user friendly experience. To activate the backlight, you just press in the crown.

I will repeat once again that I truly love this watch. It makes for a great daily wear and I pick it up a lot when I am in a rush because I know that I don't need to adjust the time, and can leave it around without putting it in a winder as I do with automatics. Plus, the Monaco Historique Time Attack MF is a gorgeous looking watch that fits with just about anything.Â I wouldn't mind having it as my only watch if I needed to pick one. No, I have not abandoned my love for mechanical watches, but if there is an argument to made for quartz, it is a Superquartz. If you get one of these and someone gives you crap for having a ticking seconds hand, just sit them down and explain the merits of Superquartz and that the advanced thermocompensated quartz movement in your watch actually costs more than the mechanical movement in their watch if they have a relatively common Swiss ETA automatic movement in theirs. Prices for the Chopard Monaco Historique Time Attack MF watch ranged from about $3,800 - $5,000 when they were released and can probably be found in a few places still.

Last, I predict that this watch will be a future collector's item. The reason being is that most people who shop for a men's Chopard watch, or any watch in the $5,000 range want a mechanical watch. Few people seeing this watch in a store probably understood the movement, and thus it was probably not a sales success. However, as I explained, it has a great look to it and a lot of merits - which will probably attract collectors in the future because they will likely be rare but desirable.

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Chopard L.U.C XPS Watch Available On James List

admin — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 07:02:45 +0000

At the 2011 Oscars, best actor Colin Firth was wearing a Chopard L.U.C XPS watch - could you ask for a classier tuxedo watch? The L.U.C XPS of this type first came out in 2009, and if it were not for the "Chopard" name, I would think it was a Dell computer. This is also one of Chopard's answers to the thin elegant watch question. The L.U.C XPS has a Chopard L.U.C 12.96 automatic movement and is still just 7.13mm thick.

While Chopard offers the watch in 18k rose or white gold, it is really the white gold version with the black dial that you want. The thin bezel makes the 39.50mm wide case feel larger than it is, and the alligator strap adds a bit of glossy luxury on the wrist. Chopard designed the dial to be minimalistic but highly functional. It is like a dressy version of what Panerai design is going for. One version of the dial has the time with subsidiary seconds dial using dauphine hands, matched to a mixture of baton hour markers with stylized Roman numeral hour markers. Dauphine hands always look stellar on minimalist dials.

Step it up a bit for the diamond version of the watch -Â one of the most tasteful diamond watches for people who don't like diamond watches. For the L.U.C XPS Diamonds Chopard uses baguette-cut stones for the hour markers and around the bezel. It is a watch with the good taste of a minimalist design with the higher-status look of diamonds without all the gaudiness.

Seen through the sapphire crystal caseback, the Chopard L.U.C 12.96 automatic movement has twin barrels with 65 hours of power reserve and of course is nicely decorated. The rotor is in solid 22k gold and is a micro-rotor. It is also COSC Chronometer certified which isn't too common in watches of this type. Chopard really did a good job mixing classical elegance with a timeless looks in this watch. I think it is one of the best in it genre. Prices for these pieces ranges a bit - retailing at about $13,500 of the standard gold version and up to around $35,000 for the diamond version. See one of these Chopard L.U.C XPS Diamond watches available on James List here.

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Rapper Birdman And His $1.5 Million Chopard Diamond Watch

admin — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:07:37 +0000

"This might be the best piece of art y'all have," says rapper Birdman (aka,"Baby," aka Brian Williams) in regard to a diamond encrusted Chopard watch that he is receiving for the first time in the above video. Taken last summer (I believe), you have an intimate look at the mentality and desires of this type of high-profile timepiece buyer. Aside from being extremely amused by the interaction, I am quite fascinated by the whole thing.

Birdman is considered to be the second most wealthy rapper in history behind Jay-Z. A lot of his money came not only from performances and record sales, but also lucrative business deals with other record companies as well as his own record company "Cash Money Records." 41 years old in 2010, Birdman is known for having a distinct love of fine things and in many sense epitomizing the "rapper ideal." His music often promotes unrestrained spending of money, as well as exaggeratingly lavish lifestyles.

Listen carefully to his thoughts on the watch after buying it. While Birdman is almost always seen with a watch, he is clearly not a seasoned watch expert. His two major concerns for the watch are this it is heavy, be very blingy, be foreign, and have exclusivity. He almost balks at the notion that the watch he had specially made for himself is not unique. It isn't. One other watch like this exists and is owned by Elton John. John, another well-known watch lover has had various partnerships with Chopard. There is an Elton John line of Chopard timepieces (ironically mostly for women), and then there are items like this.

What Elton John and rappers have in common is a taste for the highly ostentatious. This very large 18k white gold watch is totally covered in diamonds with an alligator strap and moving "$" motif and diamonds set in white gold sandwiched in the dial between two sapphire crystals. Is wearing a large dollar sign that moves around freely on a watch dial good taste? Oh god no. If you want to show people that in defiance of all things good taste "you've made it," then this here is the timepiece for you.

Note the underbelly of the watch with the exposed automatic movement. It doesn't even appear to have much decoration. That is likely due to the fact that this audience simply perhaps isn't trained (for the most part) to appreciate movements. Though I could be wrong and the movement plate is covered with diamonds! The movement is more than likely a base Swiss ETA. Telling the time is not exactly el primero on the list of important things to do while wearing the watch. And of the design of the watch? Well really, what can I say. It is what it is. Blingy, showing, large, full of angles to show off the diamonds. It has a sort of rugged masculinity to it, and feels as unpolished as the people wearing it. A bit like the opposite of elegant. Though given the chance, you'd totally wear it around for a day.

"Straight from overseas," exclaims Birdman. Referring to his joy that this watch is foreign. While not necessarily the case today, there is an aging sentiment that "nice things" from foreign places are "nicer." Today most of our things are from China or other places overseas. Actually in many instances I would prefer things made in the US if possible. Sure Birdman could have used the term "from Switzerland," but his actual terminology was more telling of the mentality of this sport of buyer.

Birdman must have enjoyed his experience with Chopard a lot. In fact, he bought another high-end Chopard watch covered in diamonds for fellow rapper and friend Lil Wayne (who is also on Cash Money Records) on his birthday. This is another pieces and said to "only" have cost him a million dollars.

Birdman is not quite about the fact that the watch cost him $1.5 million dollars. Even on his large wrists the watch looks intensely sized. How often will he wear it? Hard to say. All of his music videos have him wearing a watch. I am sure that this Chopard will show up in at least a few? Is Chopard likely to make a marketing or PR opportunity about this high-profile client? Not likely. While no doubt a highly achieved businessman in his own right, Birdman's less than elegant on screen persona leaves much to be desired in not scaring off potential clients. No offense to Mr. Birdman, but the extensive amount of tattoos on his less than gentle visage make him look like a less put together Mike Tyson. And might Tyson is anything but "put together." I mean really,Â what does it take for one to forgo "regular teeth" in favor of gold, and the idea of extensive front neck tattoos (not to mention one between the eyes) sound like a quality idea?

When money speaks, luxury brands listen. Chopard is known to offer its fine items to people of wealth from all backgrounds and public personas - they are a business, that makes sense. Plus, it is rare people like Birdman who have a high amount of disposable income and seemingly unquenchable desire for more and more "showy" adornments that make the "bling" industry as we know it survive. On that note, please do listen to last music video show above all the way to the end...

Thanks to John Patterson of Bathys on Facebook for letting me know about this horological episode.

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Chopard Mille Miglia Watch Flavors For 2010

admin — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:26:54 +0000

Like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore or Hublot Big Bang, the Chopard Mille Miglia is a constant force of consistency, which little changes each year to help spice up a core collection timepiece that hopes to find a delicious new flavor to tempt you. It is like you know you enjoy ice cream, but are sick of chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry. So in this case, with the Mille Miglia, Chopard offers up potentially tasty new flavors to re-enliven your interest. 2010 first sees two new limited edition models with the Chopard Mille Miglia XL GT Chrono 2010, which is limited to 2010 pieces (imagine that), and the new Chopard Mille Miglia Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chronograph 2010 - a new version of a Monaco tribute watch limited to 250 pieces in rose gold, with the steel version being a new edition to the overall collection (until they discontinue it down the line). Both watches are pleasing to the eye, fun, and fashionable.

Yes, fashionable. Like Cartier's lower-end (still not very low end), Chopard Mille Miglia watches are fashion timepieces. That doesn't mean they are bad, but don't confuse them for haute horlogerie. The watches are meant to function well yes, but moreover, be beautiful and look cool. Playing with colors, materials, etc... Chopard has made the Mille Miglia collection a real men's accessory item. Again, that isn't at all bad in my opinion, but you don't want to confuse these watches with the interesting Chopard L.U.C watches with in-house movements and more high-endÂ character. Though to many, these watch at prices of about $8,000 and up for the gold versions are pretty high-end already.

My fav is the "for no reason rather than it is a new year" limited edition Mille Miglia GL XL Chrono 2010 with its pretty perlage polished metal dial and larger 44mm wide steel case. Inside both watches is a base Swiss ETA 7750 automatic chronograph movement with custom Chopard engraved rotors. The movements are both COSC Chronometer certified. Mille Miglia dials have always been relatively clear. The 2010 GL XL Chrono doesn't stray from that too much. The perlage dial has applied hour markers (with lume), and easy to spot hands and subsidiary chronograph dials. Certainly a very masculine timepiece that few men can say without a doubt that they would not proudly wear. Though I could easily do without the "12" and "6" numerals applied to the sapphire crystal. Of course it has the typical Mille Miglia porthole leather strap (alternative is always the 1960s Dunlop tire tread rubber strap).

Then there is the more classic and retro looking new version of the Mille Miglia Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chronograph watch - in honor of the ritzy race. Maybe it needed an update. Not sure. The case is 42.5mm wide in either 18k rose gold (limited to 250 pieces) and steel. The royal blue on the gold model looks pretty sweet (don't you love those arrow tipped chronograph hands as well?), and the dials have an enjoyable concentric circle texturing that seems to always fit. The chronograph subdials have no such texturing to aid with legibility. Chopard never lets Millie Miglia be "only for show" chronograph watches. Fans of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique race will love the emblem on the watch rotor. Overall these are pretty watches sure to keep Chopard Mille Miglia fans happy, but aren't likely to attract too many newbies to the collection. Look for them soon at prices which are likely just a bit higher than you would guess, but as you can see the watches are genuinely well done.

NIB Chopard Mille Miglia GMT CHRONO Black 16 8992 SALE
$4,375.00
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Chopard Mille Miglia Chronograph Mens Watch 15 8933 3001 Black Dial
$2,800.00
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Chopard Mille Miglia Limited Edition Split Second Mens Watch 168513 3001
$9,310.00
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Chopard L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon Watch Hands-On

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:52:32 +0000

Vroom vroom! Here is the limited edition Chopard L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon watch that has a dial meant to look like the top of an engine. This watch really looks cooler on the wrist than in mere images. Nicely rendered in most ways - I like! Limited to 150 pieces and just shy of $75,000.

CHOPARD LUC PRO ONE GMT CERAMIC MINT BOX PAPERS
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NEW MENS CHOPARD LUC WHITE GOLD CLASSIC SMALL SECONDS LUC WATCH 161860 1003
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CHOPARD LUC QUADRATTO REGULATEUR ROSE GOLD
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Chopard L.U.C Louis Ulysse Tribute Convertible Watch

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 07:01:55 +0000

The idea of taking a wrist watch and transforming it into a pocket is less common than the other way around. Having a piece that can go back and forth between wrist watch and pocket watch is much rarer still. Sure it is a novelty, but I think it is one that Chopard executes rather nicely in the case of their new L.U.C Louis Ulysse watch. L.U.C (I am just going to write LUC for brevity) labeled watches in the Chopard line as those that have their in-house made movements. At least this is my understanding. LUC might even stand for Louis Ulysse Chopard, not 100% clear on this. Well nevertheless, this piece is a direct tribute to the man.

The watch begins with a new manually wound pocket watch movement. The movement design is actually apparently further intended to be used by watch making students at the Geneva Watchmaking school. The idea is that for the student's final projects, they will make one of these movement. Nothing created by mere students has been fitted into any of the 150 pieces of the LUC Louis Ulysse Tribute watch. This of these as "master copies." While the movement is pretty simple in form and function, it is COSC Chronometer certified (meaning that it is accurate), and has the prestigious Seal of Geneva placed on it - indicating that it was made within the Caton of Geneva and with certain decor standards.You can see the movement at all times through the sapphire caseback window of the watch.

At over 49mm wide, the watch is pretty big (but then again it is supposed to be a pocket watch as well. The case is done in 18k white gold and polished and satin finished. The design of the case is not exactly vintage, but not exactly modern either. It has some semblances of the art deco, but I don't think it is that. Perhaps there is an addition style option that I am not familiar with. Though regardless, I like the angle crown guard, thin bezel, and wide sized dial. The face is probably enamel, with beautiful hour indicators and a dash of red. It really looks like a vintage instrument dial. Chopard opted to go with a very interesting choice of hands. They appear a bit similiar to other Chopard pieces, but on nothing this classic looking.

You can see that the strap is connected to a polished metal cradle. Without this segment the LUC Louis Ulysee is a pocket watch (not sure if it comes with a chain). Not only can you insert the watch into the cradle to make it a wrist watch, but this process is supposed to be incredible easy and fast. Alas. all you need to do is slide the watch into the cradle, and tighten the lock on the back of the watch. This should also create a snug, wiggle free fit. For added security you can loop a small buckle through the crown guard attaching it to the cradle in another way. The strap it self is in alligator.

With its appealing looks, finely made movement, and convertible nature as being able to be both a wrist watch and a pocket watch, I don't see why Chopard should have too much trouble ending up "sold out" of the 150 limited edition pieces of this watch. Look for the Chopard L.U.C Louis Ulysse Tribute watches soon.

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$6,495.00
Time Remaining: 20h 23m