Kong
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Calibre 1.96 Vs 3.96
Hi Mike
The L.U.C Calibre 1.96 is the basic movement and 3.96 is the variant but by no mean a second class calibre.
Since both are COSC certified chronometer, accuracy will be within the COSC specifications.
The L.U.C Calibre 1.96 with the Breguet over-coiled hairspring and fine adjustment regulator would have a slight edge in term of accuracy over the flat hairspring of the 3.96.
Included also two diagrams to further illustrate the differences between the L.U.C Calibre 1.96 and the 3.96.
The beveling of the edges (anglage) is done by hand under magnifying lenses with the help of the tools similar to those use by dentist.
Hope that helps.
Kong
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Good question!
Hi Robert No issue, feel free to ask any question. I've asked this question before to Chopard. Actually only 29 jewels are used. The additional was 'decoration'! The Cal 1.96 after 2003 (from the COSC cert) should have the actual 29 jewels marked. Merry C...
Thanks
Thanks for the answer, but it was one I did not expect! Merry Christmas Kong, and thanks for facilitating this site.
Merry Christmas Robert!
Well, I would like to have the 32 jewels...it is more 'original' though not functional. Kong
This spurred me to check a few things...
...on my 1.96 1860/2. The movement no. is 1.001.555, caseback no. 911333, is older & indeed marked "32 jewels." The COSC cert. no. is 8940241, dated 13NOV00, and the Chopard Certificate of Origin (original sale) is dated 2.9.2002. Oh, and I count 43 bees ...
Sorry for the delay (from 8 years ago, but better late than never)...
I never owned another watch with a salmon dial and really liked the look of this particular model, especially because the date wheel background color matches the dial color. I think all variations of the 1.96 look really attractive, though -- not an easy ...
