patrick_y
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Impressive, but not beautiful.
Imagine a car that can do 0-100 kph in 3 seconds, has all of the superlative statistics. But! It isn't beautiful. That's this watch... It isn't beautiful. It checks all the boxes when it comes to complications, but it isn't aesthetically well done. The date is too small. That Tourbillon bridge is way too big and strangely proportioned.
The Tesla Model 3 is very capable, fast, safe, and even handles well. Has terrible brakes though. But, it isn't beautiful!
Chopard L.U.C All-in-One
Last June, I was able to handle an example of the very rare L.U.C All-in-One from Chopard . The front dial of this two-sided watch is ' verdigris ' and hand-guilloché . It features a Perpetual Calendar with a Big Date and a Tourbillon . The back dial feat...
I absolutely love the rose gold variant, ref. 161925-5001
Size, as in too big, is never an issue for me when it comes to watches. Some of us like knowing that we have something substantial on the wrist. 18mm thickness? 46mm case? Bring it on! Ha ha. Thanks for sharing such lovely pics too.
I’m glad you like it, Ron!
It’s definitely substantial and, if one has the adequate wrist and body size and enjoys a big watch, it’s a piece to consider. Aesthetically, I like the second gen dial very much, especially the verdigris with a rose gold case. Best, Emmanuel
I couldn't agree more with you on this one....
What a marvelous showcase of technical prowess, only to be deduced to something akin to a decorative item as a result of its unforgiving proportions.... Thank you very much for the excellent pictorial, cheers, Filip
Thank you Filip!
Too bad, indeed. Especially as I like the verdigris dial of the watch I was able to handle. These past two years, Chopard has started reducing the size of its watches. Hopefully the All-in-One will be put on a diet someday… Best, Emmanuel
Impressive, but not beautiful.
Imagine a car that can do 0-100 kph in 3 seconds, has all of the superlative statistics. But! It isn't beautiful. That's this watch... It isn't beautiful. It checks all the boxes when it comes to complications, but it isn't aesthetically well done. The da...
I agree on the Tesla, Patrick (not ugly, but completely uninteresting design),
but not on the All-in-One: I personally like the second gen dial… But regret the monstrous proportions… Best, Emmanuel
Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed the post!
Even if I personally found this watch frustrating, I thought it deserved a dedicated thread. Best, Emmanuel
Incredible
And once you’re hitting 17mm thickness what’s another mm between friends! The second generation dials are exquisite.
I find the second gen dial exquisite too, especially the verdigris one.
And I would agree that, once you've accepted the idea of a BIG watch, 1 mm doesn't make a lot of difference. But if I ever considered acquiring such a beast, I would probably go for a completely unusual and 'wilder' piece like the bespoke 5011T: hidden to...