An afternoon at the Chopard boutique...

Jul 04, 2007,07:01 AM
 

Patrick Wehrli from Chopard was in town with some of the 2007 Chopard novelties. Chopard very kindly invited myself as well as Dr Bernard Cheong and MTF to the boutique to see some of the new watches. Bernard has already posted some photos.


Patrick Wehrli of Chopard


Maxime Labey, the recently appointed Managing Directo of Chopard in the region


Maxime's LUC Tech Regulateur


LUC Regulateur in rose gold


Patrick demonstrating how the time can be read with the watch partially covered by one's sleeve


The little crank to wind the regulateur




The Lunar One perpetual calendar - one of the few instantaneous perpetual calendars available


The second watch to bear the Qualite Fleurier seal, in white gold to commemorate 10 years of the LUC collection


The movement finish is superb, one of the best from Switzerland today IMHO


The LUC Strike One hourstriker in rose gold







And one of the 2007 novelties, a tourbillon in titanium with grey sapphire dial and sapphire tourbillon bridge.




This titanium tourbillon is easily one of my favourites. It is very light but it is so well made it reeks of quality.

Another 2007 novelty, a tourbillon with a gold movement a la F. P. Journe


Finish is of course impeccable given this is an LUC watch, unfortunately the design is not my cup of tea

Also new for 2007 is the LUC Pro One GMT 'Cadence'  limited edition, made for a yachting event in Switzerland, seen here compared to a Harry Winston Opus V..





Finally we have an LUC Jose Carreras belonging to MTF.



More photos of the 2007 watches to come soon.

- SJX

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Followed by dinner...

 
 By: SJX : July 4th, 2007-07:16
At the excellent Crystal Jade Palace restaurant. Julien Wong of Chopard A trio of LUC Qualite Fleurier LUC Quattro in rose gold and white gold; the white gold piece belongs to Patrick Wehrli - SJX

Great Minds Think Alike!

 
 By: Russell Cheong : July 4th, 2007-21:30

Thanks JiaXian. You don't happen to have any new pics of the Chrono One do you? :) [nt]

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : July 4th, 2007-08:22
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Those really were impressive watches

 
 By: Jokoh : July 4th, 2007-19:50
The lunar one I think would do quite well ;-) cheers joe

Thanks JiaXian that was superb

 
 By: Geo : July 6th, 2007-01:09
I really enjoy these preview postings and see the atmosphere at beautifull locations. Thanks for sharing. Geo