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It really depends on the taste of the user :-)
Many long-term MR fans DO like slider powering system as it is in fact the way MR pocket watches historically operates. But, yes, that was pocket watch, which generally wouldn't be the risk of sweat or washing hands. But when the watch minute repeater came on to the wrist, things may have changed about the water resistance. JLC made "crystal gong" system which, in a way, similar to Chopard Full Strike for amplifying the sound can be sealed as the sound comes out of the both crystal (front and back). Others use "Chamber" to seop the water there, e.g. Piaget. Sliding feel is great when you have the watch in your hand and play, but on the wrist, it is easy to power up just half way and may break it. So, for the wrist watch, I actually like the button system - that is also the reason why I think this Chopard Full Strike system. Genius!
Thanks for chiming in, Patrick!
Ken
BaselWorld 2018: Chopard - L.U.C Full Strike 18K Fairmined White Gold Edition, LE of 20 - with sound file.
Chopard L.U.C Full Strike won GPHG “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix in 2017 - now, it is available in 18K Fairmined White Gold. www.watchprosite.com L.U.C Full Strike A crystal-clear sound Winner of the Aiguille d’Or (Best in Show) prize at the 2017 Gra...
Amazing, would love to see and hear it in person!
Great post! Thanks for including the audio file! It's a fast one! 16 seconds for 12:59, that's fast and efficient. I'll definitely be stopping in to see and hear one in the near future. But with only 20 in the world, it will be hard to get hands on one! P...
Power Reserve for 12 full sets of gong strikes at 12:59
Obviously, the worst case scenario is to chime 12:59 that requires twelve hour strikes, three quarter-hour strikes (six strikes for the double tones) and fourteen minute strikes; totalling 32 strikes. Most makers use conventional winding for the timing es...
Crystal clear sound and no noise
It is definitely the highest complication in watchmaking; Chopard set the sound clarity to a new level of excellence. Thank you for the report, it will take a while to fully read it. Is it 12:36 or 00:36, isn't it?
I do like water resistance!
I do like water resistance, I just don't like winding, especially winding in both directions (like the AP Grand Sonnerie requires). Thanks for explaining the pros of the button system! I forgot about the water resistance part. Although the Jaeger-LeCoultr...
It really depends on the taste of the user :-)
Many long-term MR fans DO like slider powering system as it is in fact the way MR pocket watches historically operates. But, yes, that was pocket watch, which generally wouldn't be the risk of sweat or washing hands. But when the watch minute repeater cam...
There will be...
.. more other metals - Platinum, Titanium, maybe SS? Anyway, the sound doesn't change by the case metal (maybe just a tiny bit, but can't hear) because what is sounding is the crystal, not connected to the case..... So, you have may be 40 opportunities.. ...
Crossing my fingers to even see one at this point!
With Chopard's reach among the super-elite, they could just call some of their normal roster of clients and they may sell half the production to existing clients, coupled with the fact that there is no Chopard boutique in Silicon Valley and San Francisco....
This is a GREAT post...
...comprehensive and much-appreciated. I'm not normally a fan of open-work dials but this one is done very well. My only concern is the case diameter (and my lack of funds). The thinness of the watch is amazing though for something this compli...
This is a great watch...
... Mr. KSF wears it everywhere - he is the real ambassador and marketer. Whoever met him placed an order and before he finishes tour, the order was more than 20 in the rose gold case. This time, let's hope it will come BEFORE the order has been filled......
Amazing creation, love it.
A marvel for the wrist and in a wearable size. Congratulations to Chopard. Thanks for the very informative post. Vte
Combining the static photo and the sound file was a bit of work :-))
.. but if you like it, I am happy. Thanks!
Previous Technical Reports
Ken, Thanks for the information about the new white gold (Fairmined) version of the L.U.C Full Strike. I was very impressed by the launch model in rose gold. As you say, it does not matter what the case material is because the sound generator and amplifie...
reminds me --at a glance of the new
GO perpetual--just the dial treatment--a layer on a skeleton--but closer--it's quite it's own design. Chopard is SOO underrrated.