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Chopard's Luna D'Oro ref. 1206 & 1165
Let's have a look at the beautiful photos of this overlooked 36 mm Retrograde Date Moonphase Perpetual Calendar with screw down crown produced circa 1990.
The watch is powered by a calibre based on the JLC 888 with additional module on top.
The watch comes in two references (1206 & 1165), which I haven't been able to tell apart from each other.
Best, Emmanuel
A/ Ref. 1206
1/ PLATINUM (limited to 100 pieces)
2/ YELLOW GOLD
credit: watch brothers London
B/ REF. 1165
1/ YELLOW GOLD
2/ WHITE GOLD
credit: ineichen (1-2) & antiquorum (3-4)
Chopard's Luna D'Oro ref. 1206 & 1165
Let's have a look at the beautiful photos of this overlooked 36 mm Retrograde Date Moonphase Perpetual Calendar with screw down crown produced circa 1990 . The watch is powered by a calibre based on the JLC 888 with additional module on top. The watch com...
They are, indeed.
And they're so overlooked that were's not tired of seeing them! Best, Emmanuel
Both are beautiful.
But I much prefer the platinum version on the grey strap as I just think it looks sharper. Thanks for your post and pictures about these great watches. Marc
Thank you Marc
and enjoy your Sunday. I personally like both variants. Best, Emmanuel
Definitely a charming reference
For me I like the look of the platinum one, plus I love the back just had ginormous hand(?) engraving with plating and the limitation number.
I personally like both variants,
but I certainly understand your preference for the platinum one. Not sure about the hand engraving. Best, Emmanuel
What a beautifully balanced piece!
Like both of them, but with a slight preference towards the one in platinum. The only thing that I think would improve the dial would be the omission of automatic, or perhaps have it curved at the bottom of the circle. Drawing a blank here - what's the te...
Would "grainy texture" be a satisfying description?
The Automatic doesn't bother me that much, but I see what you mean. Thank you for chiming in and enjoy your weekend! Best, Emmanuel
Thank you, you as well!
Yes, grainy texture does the trick. Reminds me an experience I had trading piano lessons for chess lessons with a friend who was a strong master. He asked me "what do you call all of the E flats at the top of the second page of Beethoven's Appassionata?" ...
I like your story very much!
And I'm glad you enjoyed the post on the Breguet rotors. Enjoy your Sunday. Best, Emmanuel
Hi Emmanuel
Eggshell was the term I was looking for, but grainy texture might even better.
Very nice looking watches.
I also prefer the platinum. The pushers for setting the calendar appear raised rather than flush with the case. I assume you still have to use a stylus to set it? Thanks for the informative post.
I noticed the raised pushers too and assume just like you.
Thanks for looking and enjoy your Sunday. Best, Emmanuel
Pre-LUC models are very much overlooked
and I wouldn't have been aware of them if I didn't spend so much time researching online... Enjoy your Sunday. Best, Emmanuel
I'm glad you like them.
Chopard doesn't get a lot of attention and these pre-LUC models even less. Enjoy your Sunday. Best, Emmanuel