MichaelC
[AP Moderator]
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If I never hear "yes we can" again it will still be too soon.
Chopard's inspiration aside, allow me to ask you a question Melvyn. You seem clearly supportive of the notion that this Chopard watch is indeed the finest "sounding" striking watch ever made. I think you have had the opportunity to handle many repeaters from many brands over the years, and therefore you seem qualified to have such beliefs.
I am curious, have you experienced Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak Concept Supersonnerie in person? I would love to read a comparison of these two (I have not experienced either). I would think it to be difficult to declare one or the other "the best". Maybe one is louder, or one is more clear, but perhaps "the best" would require some definition first.
Are there other repeaters that can challenge Chopard's claims of having produced the best striking watch in the world?
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Chopard Vintage Minute Repeater Pocket Watch Discovered
When Chopard Manufacture produced their first minute repeater wristwatch and revealed the L.U.C Full Strike in 2016, some commentators questioned if the House of Chopard ever produced legitimate 'striking' watches before. Renaud Capuçon and Karl-Friedrich...
Two words ...
Beautiful (the pocket one) and BEAUTIFUL (the modern one). Cheers, Nilo
I agree with you but
...when I first saw the pocket watch, it needed some tender loving care. I like that it brings some history to life at Chopard because they did not have any archive records to even hint that the brand ever produced any minute repeater watches since 1860. ...
If I never hear "yes we can" again it will still be too soon.
Chopard's inspiration aside, allow me to ask you a question Melvyn. You seem clearly supportive of the notion that this Chopard watch is indeed the finest "sounding" striking watch ever made. I think you have had the opportunity to handle many repeaters f...
Chopard is too modest
Actually, Chopard Manufacture has NEVER claimed to have the best contemporary minute repeater; it's NOT their style to boast. They only listed all the technical "improvements' incorporated or patent pending....and let us make our own conclusions. Fellow c...
Very informative reply. I sincerely thank you.
I wish I had more experience with striking timepieces. I still have a specific curiosity to hear comparisons between this new Chopard and AP's Supersonnerie.
By definition indeed
Like you said, by definition the sound is not metallic. This is not opinion. Other striking watches strike metal, plain and simple. This incredible piece from Chopard does not. To me that makes all the difference and I hope to hear it one day in person!
