Chopard movements similarities n

KMII,

The performance specifications of similar movements within the Chopard family are similar, not by coincidence but by design.

Even though they may be 'blank paper' designs to start, the customers have the same 'specifications'.

We mostly have the same range of arm and wrist movement for winding efficiency.

We demand the same power reserve minima to allow a weekend of laying the watch at rest. (For a sporty watch, the weekend "rest" may be an oxymoron)

We ask for a date display (or maybe Marketing Department does that).

We choose 4Hz escapement beat (28,800 vph) because that is the current norm as a balance between consistent precision and power reserve.

We ask for robust 'engine' with central winding rotor.

We ask for movements to fit the common case sizes for 'sporty watches'.

Finally, if something ain't broke, don't try to "fix" it.

The tooling and programming are already tested for similar engines so it is not surprising that the CF11 and newer movements are similar.

Regards,

MTF

Baselworld 2016: CHOPARD Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition watch

By: MTF : March 22nd, 2016-18:09

A tribute to the “world’s most beautiful race” Mille Miglia XL 2016 Race Edition ref. 168580-3001 Issued in a 1,000-piece stainless steel limited edition, the Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition throbs to the tune of a unique ‘engine’: the new Chopard Calib...

Fantastic - the first MM with an in-house chrono!

By: KMII : March 22nd, 2016-22:30

Very excited by this, since it ticks many boxes so well! The only thing I am wary about is the 46mm size but then again Chopard\'s lug design often makes them wear smaller, so I guess trying it on will tell the \'real\' size story On another note, many of...

Even with Chopard's fantastic lug design, I'm afraid that 46mm is still a little too big.

By: Luis6 : March 23rd, 2016-00:23

But it's a handsome looking watch, no doubt about that. And there are still many people who can easily pull it off.

Will need to try it myself...

By: KMII : March 23rd, 2016-00:47

Like the design very much, that strap looks superb and the new movement is a definite attraction.

I compared it with my 45 mm case Chopard Superfast Chrono watch

By: MTF : March 23rd, 2016-01:54

Friends, I broke my own rules and tried the new 46 mm Mille Miglia XL 2016 Race Edition on my wrist. (I never try a watch unless I'm buying it; now look what YOU made me do) Taking off my 45 mm Superfast Chrono, the new watch was strapped on. I have Chine...

KMII, The performance specifications of similar movements within the Chopard family are similar, not by coincidence but by design. Even though they may be 'blank paper' designs to start, the customers have the same 'specifications'. We mostly have the sam...

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