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Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017 L.U.C Time Traveler One -- Time of the Desert

Chopard and United Arab Emirates partners Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons and Emaar Properties organised the inaugural Chopard Classic Rally Dubai on 10th - 11th November 2017. 

The exasperatingly challenging regularity rally concluded on Saturday evening after two days of gruelling tests of timing and navigation skill.

Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017

Chopard Classic Rally Dubai brought together 60 classic car aficionados from the United Arab Emirates, Gulf region, Europe and the United States. 

Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017

Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017 K-F Scheufele and Jacky Ickx in Car No.1

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Chopard Co-President and a passionate driver of collectors’ cars, took part in this first rally, competing along with legendary racer Jacky Ickx.

Thirty cars started the rally.

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele and Jacky Ickx Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017

PuristS were also represented "In Spiritus" at the rally.
Please note the watch worn by Mr Scheufele for the competition.
It's the L.U.C 1963 Chrono PuristS Edition in steel case.

L.U.C 1963 Chrono PuristS Edition

بمناسبة انطلاق الدورة الأولى من شوبارد كلاسيك رالي– دبي في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة يومي 10-11 نوفمبر، أطلقت شوبارد بالتعاون مع شركاءها في شركة أحمد صديقي وأولاده ساعة (L.U.C Time Traveler One – Time of the Desert). تم إنتاج هذه الساعة بإصدار محدود يضم 20 ساعة فقط مع ميناء ساحر بلون رمال الصحراء يستحضر إلى الأذهان صورة الكثبان الرملية الذهبية التي تتألق في شمس الإمارات العربية المتحدة. تعتبر هذه الساعة بلمساتها النهائية الاستثنائية أداة لا غنى عنها للرجال الإماراتيين الذي يسافرون في أنحاء العالم.

Awards Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017

Befitting the prestige of the brand and clientele, the closing ceremony and dinner took place at Armani Hotel Dubai. Karl Friedrich Scheufele and Jacky Ickx presented the prizes.

The winning team, driver and co-driver, received the limited edition of the L.U.C Time Traveler One Time of the Desert.  Produced in a 20-piece limited series with a refined sand colour dial recalling the golden sun-soaked dunes of the UAE, this timekeeper with its exceptional finishing is an indispensable instrument for the Emirati gentleman traveler, embracing the world.

Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017 WINNERS

L.U.C Time Traveler One - Time of the desert - 168574-3005

Awards were also given to the second and third place teams’ winners along with two special categories: Spirit of the Rally and Best in Show classic car.

Best Car in Show

Mohammed Abdulmagied Seddiqi, Chief Commercial Officer of Seddiqi Holding said: “The Chopard Classic Rally is a remarkable display of the brand's enthusiasm and appreciation for fine workmanship. Beautifully executed, the event brought together an esoteric group of individuals passionate about mechanics and aesthetics. As a long-standing partner of Chopard, Ahmed Seddiqi and Sons would like to congratulate all parties involved for a successful event and we look forward to the development of this endeavour”.

Mohammed Al Ghaith, Abdul Hamied Seddiqi and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele

“People say that lovers of fine cars also have a great weakness for fine timepieces and vice versa. In both cases, sporting elegance and outstanding performance are especially important."    Those words spoken in 1988 by Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele upon launching the first Mille Miglia collection, ring as true today as ever.

Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017

Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017

Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017

Starting from the iconic Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai and heading towards the northern Emirates, passing Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Quwain and Ras al-Khaimah, the route followed a different challenging itinerary each day throughout the UAE. The competitors barely had time to admire the passing scenery with the Hajar and Jebel Jais mountains as the main landscapes.

Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017




Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017




Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017

Precision Timing and Navigation Skills

Michelin was a supporting sponsor for the Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017 and this rotund chap must have been HOT HOT HOT ! 




Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017




Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017




Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017

The rally involved many sectors requiring precise and accurate time trials to complete with deviance from the allocated time garnering demerit points.

Avoid the yellow tennis balls!!!!!




Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017




Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017

Now - THAT is an innovative way to avoid the tennis balls AND keep cool when your air-conditioner conks out!

Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017




Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017




Chopard Classic Rally Dubai 2017

Technical details L.U.C Time Traveler One
Limited edition of 20 pieces in stainless steel

L.U.C calibre 01.05-L

Case:
Stainless steel
Total diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 12.09 mm
Water resistance: 50 metres
Two partly satin-brushed
Stainless steel crowns with L.U.C logo and globe 6.50 mm
Vertical satin-brushed case middle
Polished bezel and case-back
Exhibition back with glareproofed sapphire crystal

Movement:
Mechanical self-winding L.U.C 01.05-L
Number of components 262
Total diameter: 35.30 mm
Thickness: 6.52 mm
Number of jewels: 39
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve: approx. 60 hours
Bridges adorned with Côtes de Genève
Chronometer-certified (COSC)

Dial and hands:
Sunburst satin-brushed dial in a sand colour achieved by galvanic treatment
Dubai city name written in Arabic - Finely snailed chapter ring
Hour-markers and Arabic numerals painted with white Super-LumiNova
Sand colour circular satin-brushed city disc with brown and red transfers
GMT function disc featuring a brown colour varnished section for the hours between 6.30 am and 6.30 pm featuring white transferred markings; and an ivory colour varnished section for the hours between 6.30 pm and 6.30 am featuring brown transferred markings
Dauphine fusée type hands: rhodiumed for the hours and minutes
Rhodiumed baton-type arrow-tipped date hand
Rhodiumed baton-type central seconds hand
Railway track chapter ring

Functions and displays:
Central display of the hours, minutes, seconds and date
City display on the outer dial disc - Disc-type display of the GMT function
Two o’clock crown serving to adjust the date and the time in the main time zone
Four o’clock time serving to adjust the city disc

Strap and buckle:
Brown alligator leather strap with brown alligator leather lining
Stainless steel pin buckle

Ref. 168574-3005 – in stainless steel
Limited edition of 20 pieces

Regards,

MTF

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