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13 January 2023, 09:03 PM | #1 |
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Thoughts on Chopard
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I’m looking for a sporty comfortable watch and while trawling Bond Street I saw this Chopard Mille Miglia grey titanium ltd edition watch and tried it on. It’s incredibly comfortable on my wrist and looks way better to me in the metal than online. My question is that I only really know Chopard as a jewellery brand. I know this one has an in-house movement and is COSC certified. All thoughts appreciated… |
13 January 2023, 09:41 PM | #2 |
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Chopard movements are top notch usually but this one doesn't seem to be part of the LUC collection, the higher end of the line. The brand is excellent, the resale value not so much unfortunately and for some this is (most) important.
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13 January 2023, 10:12 PM | #3 |
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Great watches, very bad resale. See what kind of discount you can get and then see if it is available pre-owned.
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6 March 2023, 03:55 PM | #4 |
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Saw this unbelievable 1860 while watching the latest Revolution Watch.
This watch is a partnership between Chopard and Hourglass to commemorate 25th anniversary of 1860. However, as 1860 was launched in 1996, maybe this model was released a couple of years ago. Does anyone know more about this watch? The case is while gold while dial is champagne. Anyway Hourglass informed me all the 10 pcs were sold out. 1860.jpg Please jump to 8.23 for the watch. |
6 March 2023, 04:44 PM | #5 |
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They make a wide range of watches, some of them indisputably high horology. For example, the LUC line. Not so sure about the Mille Miglia. But go for what you like!
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6 March 2023, 09:57 PM | #6 |
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Absolutely love this brand. There have been some odd design within the years but the LUC models are stellar. Big respect with Mr Scheufele who owns it and does an incredible job.
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6 March 2023, 11:29 PM | #7 |
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I own a 2-tone Alpine Eagle that I absolutely love. I think they make great watches that I have come to appreciate more. Only draw back is the resell value. If that is important to you then you should stick to the more mainstream brands. I tend to keep watches in my collection for a long time so it’s not a consideration for me.
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7 March 2023, 12:38 AM | #8 |
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I'm convinced you have very good taste. Your last watch shown is a Petermann Bedat 1967 titanium. That's an enthusiast's watch
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7 March 2023, 02:40 AM | #9 |
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The 1860s have gone crazy in price over the last few years but the 1863 aka Quattro is still slept on price wise and arguably better watch with manual wind and 8 day power reserve
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7 March 2023, 02:58 AM | #10 |
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My first L.U.C. It is very satisfying on many levels.
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7 March 2023, 09:33 AM | #11 |
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7 March 2023, 09:53 AM | #12 |
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They've got some watches I really like. As long as the piece makes you happy it's totally worth consideration for purchasing.
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7 March 2023, 10:43 AM | #13 |
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one thing that I liked about the brand was a good service experience sending in my mom's old quartz chopard. pleasantly surprised. same went for harry Winston.
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7 March 2023, 03:33 PM | #14 | |
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7 March 2023, 11:04 PM | #15 |
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My first LUC
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Anyone happen to know the availability of the green dial Alpine Eagle? I don't see many online, and the website doesn't show the watch as available to add in cart.
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The one w Arabic numerals? They are limited to 100 pcs I believe for Middle East market only Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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You are too kind. I read the forums a lot to learn from you all and lucky to live in Geneva where I get to try a lot of watches. I do have to say I have grown very focused recently. You have excellent insights by the way and enjoy reading your comments. On Chopard, I think the brand as a whole is really underrated. Thanks for highlighting that vid. https://youtu.be/4kz_Dc8PAe0 |
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Wow! Congratulations. I just adore this watch to pieces. Please share with me the wearing experience. Sound. When do you use it? How does it ring on the wrist and do you get people that comment on the sound? Is it loud? You have a beauty with just 25 in existence. |
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I leave the striking train on by default, unless I am in an environment where any sound is frowned upon. It is a delightful hourly surprise that always prompts me to look at the watch, which is lovely. The Metalem dial is gorgeous; an 18K base with a galvanized Ruthenium coating and RG faceted stick indices. In any light, there is substantial action and life to the dial. The honeycomb guilloche pattern is beautifully executed and is constantly changing as light plays across the dial. The faceted indices also play well with light, but not all at the same time, so there is movement in the reflections. The dial and dial furniture is truly the embodiment of Chopard's skill as a jewelry maker. The watch is 40 mm X 9.86 mm, with a lug to lug of 47.22 mm. It wears visually well and physically comfortably on my 7 inch wrist. That said, it wears visually larger than its physical dimensions. I attribute this to the sapphire ring around the dial, coupled with a very narrow bezel. There is no negative space on the dial, but it still looks big. There is also a significant ring around the display case back (not surprising, as the 96.1 movement which is the base for this watch was designed for a 36 mm case). If it were possible with the striking mechanism, I would prefer the watch to be 38 mm for visual purposes. That said, the original Strike One was 41 mm, so the striking mechanism may require a larger case. Of course, the 1860 XPS is also 40 mm, so the size may simply be an aesthetic choice by Chopard. Much has been written about the 96.1 movement, so I won't speak to its many strengths. The 96-32.L movement in the Strike One is the 96.1 base with a chiming module on top. The ceramic ball bearings on the winding mechanism do make some noise, so if a silent rotor is a requirement for happiness, one will be disappointed. It is a positive sound that is neither constant nor cheap sounding, so it is not grating. The movement also makes a small clicking noise at 5 minutes past the hour when the striking train is activated. I am told that this is due to the spring for the hammer resetting. The Strike One is both COSC Certified and carries the Geneva Seal, signifying excellence in both accuracy and finissage. I have yet to find a perfect watch for me, and this one isn't either, but it has many charms, both visual and auditory. The combination of technical prowess, movement finissage, timing precision, stunning habillage, and a lovely audible strike is not readily available elsewhere. |
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I don't have a Chopard but keeping my eyes on a LUC. Chopard being family owned is a big plus and theie LUC models are right up there with high horology watch makers I believe.
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I like many of your watches and always see your posts in those threads of watches I am interested in, including RRCC, Romain Gauthier, Petermann Bedat and now this. Maybe we have overlapping fascination with certain types of watches and to me, that's a good direction to go |
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There are always two sides to the depreciation argument, I look at the positives.
1. You can get a lot of watch for the money if buying second hand. I was on a TRF trusted sellers site last night and saw some amazing Mille Miglia's for less than 4K. That's ridiculous bang for your buck and gives you a watch that attracts more conversation than a ubiquitous Tudor or Omega. 2. Most Chopard owners have multiple watch collections increasing the chance of a used model being truly like new and seldomly worn. As an aside, I actually went to Watches of Switzerland in Vegas yesterday specifically to look at and try on the Alpine Eagle. Out of stock. Every Color. I'm still looking forward to seeing one up close. |
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8 March 2023, 11:36 PM | #30 |
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Lol sorry for the above posts, clearly still learning.
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