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Let's do the TWIST !
2009, added a few new variations of the Classic Twist and the Tech Twist.
Before that, a real good classic comes to mind, play it while reading this post
(turn on the volume !!)
2009 Twist
Firstly, though I called it the Classic Twist, it is not so, as this model is one of the first to have a
bigger case diameter in the L.U.C line, at a more contemporary 41mm in year 2005.
The dial is plain as compared to the first with a sunburst pattern.
Should be relevant to those who like less 'busy' dial.
The subdial seems to have two variations for the 2009 collection...this model is with the 'cross-hair'
while the press release's picture (shown below) is the same as the first issue.
2009 Press Release Picture 
2005 - The First Twist
Now back to the new 2009 ...
For the gold case L.U.C Twist 2009, the hands and indexes are all 18K gold!
Another variation in the Rose Gold case ....
The beautiful movement is The Cal 1.96 with Geneva Seal and COSC certified.
This year, 2009, it is the stunning metallic blue!
Looks much better in steel than in pictures.
Yes, the case is steel, and this variation is limited to production number of 500.
It also comes in Rose Gold.
Movement is Cal 96T
Next is the somehow monochromatic dial. The case is WG and limited to 250 pieces.
So Twisters, which do you prefer?
I still prefer the Classic white metal, but the shocking blue of the Tech Twist is alluring.
Leave you Twisters with the classic Twist, simply superb !
This message has been edited by Kong on 2009-06-08 23:19:39
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Let's do the TWIST !
2009, added a few new variations of the Classic Twist and the Tech Twist. Before that, a real good classic comes to mind, play it while reading this post (turn on the volume !!) Now the Classic Twist ... For the PreBasel 2009 Press release, click here. 20...
The blue is stunning!
I love the metallic blue of the Tech Twist. Very cool! The color against the white metal is delicious! Great design choices from Chopard! Cheers, Daos
Agree, Kong
The Tech Twist has to be seen in the flesh. Surprising watch. Will try to have an eye on it. Best, and thanks! Nicolas
I like the Tech Twist, but the LUC Twist is the wise man's choice.
The value of a watch is really in the movement; and the geneva-sealed LUC Twist is the watch that wins in that category. One will notice it even has a swan neck spring regulator. The futuristic Tech Twist is very modern, but the movement finishing just is...
Geneva Seal?
Hello Patrick, I am just curious about your comments on the Geneva-sealed movement in the LUC Twist being the "determining" factor over these two versions of the Twist. Apart from the more decorated rotor and the swan neck regulator in the 1.96, I really ...
I imagine the LUC Twist with Geneva Seal is different than Tech Twist
I think overall the LUC Twist is probably the more classic watch. The Tech Twist may not stand the test of time but is definitely a modern watch today. However, maybe 20 years down the line, the LUC Twist may still be considered the more acceptable watch....
The blue version....
reminds me of the De Bethune look(especially the hands reminds me of the DW2).Also the gray version a little bit.Is it just me?Maybe a little trend in watchmaking!Yours,Mo.
Metallic Blue Tech Twist Only Because I am Biased
and already have a monochromatic dial Tech Twist! I can't wait to see it in the metal though and see if the blue is too much.
Outnumbered but still hangin' in there......
I choose the 'classic' Twist 2009. LIKES Unlike all the uber-cool urbane and chic boys who 'came out' for the Tech Twist 2009, I am drawn to the subtle harmony of the ostensibly plainer model. But further inspection will reveal the juxtaposition of lines ...
It has to be Clasic Twist 2009
I have to agree with MTF. The 1.96 movement is well finished whether with Geneva Seal or not. As I can't afford Dufour's simplicity, Classic Twist would be a decent alternative. Regards Ling
The classics are beautiful!
The off-center second dial provides contemporary styling to the classic design. Beautiful in-house movement, painstaking finishing, as always. Thanks for sharing Kong. Jon
Tech Twist...
it has to be checked out- I would really like to see it in metsal I prefer the WG version, as it is both sporty and dressy Chopard is growing on me Cheers
The Tech Twist is one of the few avant-garde pieces of contemporaneous watchmaking…
…I simply LOVE, especially the 2008 Thank you so much for the nice review and great pictures, Kong! Marcelo
