Chopard

At first I was interested in the 37mm Royal Oak (15450st) with its beautiful rotor decorated with the coats of arms of the Audemars & Piguet families. I also tried on the 38mm GP Laureato. And each time my preference went to the grey dial. Then I came to ...  

because I moved to the sticks where there is no AD, and I didn't want to travel much during COVID. But I haven't had a moment's regret. It's a beautiful watch, and compared to the PP and AP it's extraordinarily good value. Compared to the Piaget and GP, I... 

Looks like it fits your wrist perfect. Chopard did a good job on this one. Enjoy!

I tell anyone who will listen - if you're considering a Rolex Submariner, PLEASE consider a Blancpain 50 Fathoms - the movement is just better and the cost ranges from $13,000 USD to $19,000 USD. Some people don't like the design of the case once the watc... 

That Chopard bracelet will also be the most expensive by far to manufacture among the set of watches I mentioned. That's an incredibly difficult bracelet to machine. The CNC machines have to be calibrated to the micron and fastidious checks by human hands... 

Which in all honesty is fine. I've got watches that I bought in 2021 that I haven't even opened the boxes to yet.

But still too much. Honestly, the amount for me is probably around 5-6. In the past two years, I have worn four different watches outside of reviewed watches. The vast majority of my collection stays at the bank! Sadly!

Let's say in a perfect world the jewelry store you go to carries all of these watches and all are available and in front of you to try on. I realize that's rarely the case these days. But let's say hypothetically. And frankly, those people whom are just s... 

Your superb pocket shot amplifies this. A cracking looking watch!

not like the AP RO’s and RM’s.

The AE is a wonderful piece to have in one's collection. In any color combination, the AE is wonderful to look at and enjoy.

I have to say that Chopard has achieved an extremely great success with this watch. Personally, I find it impressive when someone (like you) follows his own personal path and the - very, very, very boring - completely beaten path is not followed for the 1... 

All the best to you, Emmanuel

We tried it on in Vegas a few months ago. The grey is the best dial, IMO. I am awaiting my XPS, but the one thing I am not excited about is the bracelet. I don't love how it looks, and the raised polished section is not a great idea. Still, I'll give it a... 

Hope your son will get his and hope you’ll enjoy your XPS. The bracelet with the raised polished section is a bit flashy maybe and prone to scratches but it’s very comfortable and I personally managed to find an absolutely perfect fit on my wrist. So I fi... 

The XPS ticks a lot of boxes, but I could easily see having both! Sounds like you have also found tremendous comfort with the Chopard bracelet. I hope I do as well. I only wish I could have an all brushed bracelet, but I know in person they are quite nice...