Chopard

First launched in 2005 , the Chopard L.U.C Lunar One - a big date , moonphase perpetual calendar -, was redesigned for the first time in 2012 and a second time this year for its 20th anniversary . The new case , here in rose gold (ref. 161951-5001), is 40...  

Platinum, 100 pieces. ...  

masters the art of making large cases surprisingly wearable (like the beautiful regulator, which is also 43 mm). But 43 mm is still on the large side and 40,5 feels more comfortable. ...  

Sadly, I believe it will remain another overlooked gem from L.U.C., considered only by those who know what wonderful and authentic watchmaking Chopard is doing under Scheufele's leadership... Sincerely, Emmanuel

That said, I know by experience that a 43 mm Chopard wears much better on the wrist than one would think. This regulator is a good example. But I still think that 43 mm is too large and regret that it took them so long to come back to smaller cases. Best,...  

...GMT, HRS, SEC, date at 4:30?

of a 43 mm case. But even if this regulator is a bit busy and strange/odd, I don’t dislike it, personally.

Best, Emmanuel

It appears the small details on the dial are more cohesive with the latest Lunar One, particularly the spacing of the text. Less audacious, but better for it. For a watch of this level, it makes sense to have the Chronometer designation on the caseback in... 

The only thing I liked better is the Dauphine-fusée hands of the 2nd gen with a U-shaped base part: I prefer this design to the new one with a V-shaped base part. Best, Emmanuel

but I don't really like the lines on these dials. *pic from Chopard. ...  

I personally like the radiant guilloché, but can certainly understand that it’s not to everyone’s taste. Best, Emmanuel

The style of this watches are luxury and vintage, just perfect.

I'm glad you like this watch too. Best, Emmanuel