Chopard L.U.C 1963 Chronograph PuristS Edition: Pictures and Hands On Review
I had to wait till last Monday to see this Chopard L.U.C 1963 Chrono PuristS Edition in the real life. Melvyn already told you the story behind this Chronograph so I will make it short. PuristS and Chopard are long time friends, and once upon a tile, the ...
Thanks for the write up and photos Nicolas!
I think it's a beautiful chrono, and I'm not too crazy about current production chromosome. I don't have a problem with the Roman numerals, nor with the lugs. I do love the different colors for time and chrono on here. It reminds me of a stopwatch I had a...
As often, it is mandatory to judge a watch in the flesh.
Before expressing any judgement on it. I was happy to do so and wish you have the same opportunity. Best, my friend, and thanks for your input. Nicolas
More background on design choices
Nico, Thanks for your review. You wrote: "What I like a lot is the idea behind the Watch, born from the friendship between the PuristS and Chopard, the manual winding movement, the fact this is a flyback and hacking seconds, and a Chronometer, the design ...
Agreed that historical chronos are more desirable than gold ones.
And I am happy to see that this chrono has some good elements. Now the thing which most disturbs me is the origin of this chrono, I mean the automatic origins. Costs are one thing, yes. But I already had this issue with the JLC TT Geophysic. ;) Best, Nico...
That the movement is an evolution from a time-tested predicessor is, for me
a big, big PLUS, my friend! Thanks very much for sharing these thoughts, Nicolas. Best, CaliforniaJed Evolution is a beautiful thing, no?! ;-) ...
JLC did the same thing with the Alarm movement for their manual winding Memo.
They removed the rotor and the auto parts of the Cal 918 et voilà, the Cal 914 was born! Best, Jed. Nicolas
Perhaps that description is a bit unfair in the case of this movement,
no, my friend? Your point is taken, though, and appreciated. Best, CaliforniaJed
Thanks Nicolas for the review on the Chopard PuristS Edition
Nice pics. I still remember session at IGOTT2 in Vegas when we were all discussing the various elements and fine details about this chronograph. Thanks for this review. Regards, ED-209
I echo some of your sentiments
" I would have much preferred arabic numbers, and just a 6 / 12 configuration, with a smaller case to better adapt the movement to the case and dial " and for me, a greater contrast between the hands and the dial would have improved my ability (old eyes) ...
LOL I'm sure it was the 'evil' twin!
:) I believe that pic was from a Perpetual GTG at the Rainbow several years ago? Regards, ED-209
Thanks a lot for your review.
When I read the conclusion. " I would have much preferred arabic numbers, and just a 6 / 12 configuration, with a smaller case to better adapt the movement to the case and dial, deeper and more sensual anglages, and an all new movement, rather than removi...
With a 6 / 12 config, I rather see an hommage to the Classics rather than a 1000 Miglia.
By Classics, I mean Classic Chronos such as...Pateks, Vacherons... With all arabic numbers, why not, with a smaller case, it would widen the hommage to Longines, Minerva, well, not bad references. It is not easy to make a chrono for PuristS, indeed. But a...
I love so many details on this watch
The case, the handwind movement without date, the pushers, the hands, the subdials layout, the smaller small seconds - everything I enjoy. But I just don't agree with the dial. Vintage style with Roman numerals and red on black. Too sporty of a color comb...