Chopard

Chopard is - as far as I know - the only watch manufacture producing 8Hz movements, and several Purists are happy owners of the LUC 8HF. Now it would have been surprising if this technical marvel remained limited to the 125 units in titanium and the 250 i...  

My own 8Hz has been a real pleasure, and I am proud I made the jump on it sight unseen at the time. I would not trade it for this Porsche 919 model, but if I were in to those cars this new model might appeal to me. Thanks for the photo report!

As your posts on it amply demonstrate It is in a way a very different beast from the LUC 8HF but has one element the latter lacks - a fully transparent case back, as opposed to a porthole

I'm not a big race fan or I might pursue this one. M4

In a smaller size, more versatile...

When I saw this 8HF Superfast, I really, really from the bottom of my heart wished it had been a chronograph..... Let's hope, guys, it happen next year or so? That would make my collection perfect (for now)... Ken

Let's all keep fingers crossed here 👍🏻

... but this HF movement really haunts me. Really interested in the idea and lets see any possible further developments. Cheers and thanks for trying it on for us, Kolosstt

I understand you fully Let's see where the journey goes...

I personally prefer the LUC 8Hz over this one. Always thought Chopard is more suited to the more understated , clean and elegant designs. If I want a shouty, bold looking sports watch, I'd go for Rolex DSSD or Omega Seamaster planet ocean. Instantly more ... 

The LUC would definitely still be my preference amongst the two for very much the reasons you described. I much prefer my watch not sending any obvious messages to the majority of people