MTF
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Context is Everything
Ling,
Choice is the definition of Luxury, so your uncertainty about juxtaposition of Roman and Arabic numerals is fine.
The context of history and rationale for choices made are important.
For example, all Cartier Tank watch dials have Roman numerals.....why? It is the essence of the Tank family......even the chronographs.
Similarly, the Scheufeles took over Chopard and promised to maintain some familial codes. Paul-André Chopard continued working for a while at his honorary watchmaker's bench. The design codes of the time included Roman numerals that have been in the L.U.C. Classic range since. However, in the other ranges, all types of font and even plain markers have been used.
The Roman numerals on the Lunar One are iconic and distinctive.
This watch won the PuristS' Purity Prize in 2009 and is part of the PuristS story.
LUC1963 Chronographs
There has to be a family resemblance in the LUC1963 line of watches.
LUC1963 Chronometer
Other font and markers have been used in non-LUC Classic ranges.
LUC1963 Chronographs
There has to be a family resemblance in the LUC1963 line of watches.
The red hands and Arabic numerals are purely to separate chronograph time from plain time functions.
LUC1963 Chronometer
Regards,
MTF
Chopard LUC 1963 Chronograph PuristS Edition watch: Owner Review
Chopard LUC 1963 Chronograph PuristS Edition watch: Owner Review My love affair with the new LUC 1963 Chronograph PuristS Edition was evident even before the watch was conceived. That almost looks like an oxymoronic juxtaposition of cause and effect. How ...
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MTF, The PuristS' Edition is a work of art. Great and professional review of an outstanding chronograph. Basically is a simple chronograph, classic and chic. A true Purist watch. Thanks for the review. Cheers, Nilo
"Basically is a simple chronograph, classic and chic"
Nilo You took 8 words to say what I did in 2100 words. :-) MTF
Nicely done, MTF.
I was surprised, though, that you omitted one crucial data point. I am referring, of course, to the bee count. :-) 18? Best, CaliforniaJed
Great review Dr. MTF
I'm loving mine. Thanks PuristS and Chopard making this dream come true!
Melvyn, this watch certainly gets my attention
I have no reason not to like the Brand, especially the people behind the Brand. I also find the movement is very interesting and beautiful in terms of its depth, layout and finishing. I also have no complaint on the case, hands and buckle. But the dial ma...
Context is Everything
Ling, Choice is the definition of Luxury, so your uncertainty about juxtaposition of Roman and Arabic numerals is fine. The context of history and rationale for choices made are important. For example, all Cartier Tank watch dials have Roman numerals........
Melvyn, thank you for the explanation
Now, I see the thought behind the execution of the details. Regards Ling
I'm rapidly growing to like the Red....
I too was wary of the Red before the watch came in. Before seeing the watch in person, I would have opted for metallic yellow gold or rose gold colored chronograph hands as the differentiating color. But wearing the watch and looking at it on my wrist now...
It's better to look good in-person than on PR shots
Tim, We have to live with our watches; the 'window to the soul' and all that. So, we designed our PuristS' Chronograph with normal usage in mind. Not as James Bond in the dark of night (luminova) or Space Rangers diving through the mesosphere. :-) I don't...
Gosh, I feel...
... I missed the big opportunity :-( The more I read, the more drool drops..... damn! Very nice review and very nice watch, indeed. Ken
Some pieces still available to PuristS
Ken, There may be pieces still available, especially for PuristS. if you have any trouble at Chopard-Japan, please get back to me urgently and I can try another channel for you. Regards, MTF
Manufacture Recommended Price
...for steel version is CHF 28,000 equivalent in your home currency, including tax. That was on the press release. Regards, MTF
Chopard review
Wow, great review MTF. Congrats on seeing this watch all the way to production status. You must be proud. Very nice chrono. Regards, ED-209
