Chopard 1860

Sorry no picture to post yet, I just acquired an 1860/1 watch in yellow gold, white face. It appears to be limited to 100 units. It has 43 bees in the hinged caseback. It is a gorgeous watch. I have researched the threads on this site for the 1860, but is there anything else to add? Are there other 1860 owners on this forum? What are their ownership experiences? Are there known issues with the hinge or caseback? My caseback opens to 90 degrees and operates smoothly. The movement seems to hack, but the hands jump when I push in the crown. Is it supposed to hack? Any suggestions for the hand jumping? Is it bi-directional or should I only rotate the hands in one direction? Also, as to hand-winding, how many turns should I expect to input from zero to fully wound? Generally, what should I look out for as an owner of this watch? Are there updates for the movement from Chopard? It is not a screw down crown, so how careful do I have to be in relation to water? Does anyone know general dates of manufacture for the 1860/1? Thanks for all your help.

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Any Owner of the 1860/1 with a half-hunter case and Cal. 1.96?

By: Kong : September 21st, 2007-06:00

Hi Robert Thank you for the new purchase. I've not seen but read about this gorgeous piece. This range or configuration has 100 pieces. I will leave the rest of your questions to our friends who own this piece. I'm surprised to hear that your watch hacks....

Quick answer

By: MTF : September 21st, 2007-09:24

1.96 First series

By: MSB : September 23rd, 2007-00:27

Greetings, The watch you purchased is an earlier version of the classic 16/1860/2 or more commonly known as the LUC caliber 1.96. There is no mechanical difference between the hinged back version of 100 or the less limited general series 1.96. Much has be...

Follow up to previous post

By: MSB : September 23rd, 2007-00:34

Sorry, I hit the wrong button before loading the pictures. There was a yellow gold 1.96 with hinged back for sale for a long time on that famous auction site. Regards, MSB This message has been edited by Kong on 2007-09-23 03:09:01 This message has been e...

1860/1

By: Robert Yeager : September 24th, 2007-11:36

I noticed from the picture you posted some differences between that watch and mine. When the gold case back is opened to show the see through caseback, on the perimeter of the gold case that encircles the see thru crystal, at top, the pictured watch seems...

Hi Robert, can you post us a couple of pictures of the caseback?

By: Kong : September 24th, 2007-19:37

It is easier for everyone to understand your question. Thanks. Kong

1860

By: Robert Yeager : October 1st, 2007-14:05

Sorry, my digital camera cannot take a clear picture and I do not have the necessary lens setup. But the question is simple. Did Chopard make the half hunter back 1860 in two forms, one marked on the case back with "1860" and one marked "16/1860/1"? I ask...

Sorry for the late reply...

By: Kong : November 25th, 2007-11:58

Hi Robert Recently we have 8/100 for the 1860/1 and the pictures were in this thread: chopard.watchprosite.com However, the Part number is clearly engraved as 16/1860/1. Chopard is not able to provide any information and also asked for a photo for verific...

1860

By: Robert Yeager : July 7th, 2008-17:10