Chopard

I had to wait till last Monday to see this Chopard L.U.C 1963 Chrono PuristS Edition in the real life. Melvyn already told you the story behind this Chronograph so I will make it short. PuristS and Chopard are long time friends, and once upon a tile, the ...  

I think it's a beautiful chrono, and I'm not too crazy about current production chromosome. I don't have a problem with the Roman numerals, nor with the lugs. I do love the different colors for time and chrono on here. It reminds me of a stopwatch I had a... 

Before expressing any judgement on it. I was happy to do so and wish you have the same opportunity. Best, my friend, and thanks for your input. Nicolas

Nico, Thanks for your review. You wrote: "What I like a lot is the idea behind the Watch, born from the friendship between the PuristS and Chopard, the manual winding movement, the fact this is a flyback and hacking seconds, and a Chronometer, the design ...  

And I am happy to see that this chrono has some good elements. Now the thing which most disturbs me is the origin of this chrono, I mean the automatic origins. Costs are one thing, yes. But I already had this issue with the JLC TT Geophysic. ;) Best, Nico... 

a big, big PLUS, my friend! Thanks very much for sharing these thoughts, Nicolas. Best, CaliforniaJed Evolution is a beautiful thing, no?! ;-) ...  

They removed the rotor and the auto parts of the Cal 918 et voilà, the Cal 914 was born! Best, Jed. Nicolas

no, my friend? Your point is taken, though, and appreciated. Best, CaliforniaJed

Nice pics. I still remember session at IGOTT2 in Vegas when we were all discussing the various elements and fine details about this chronograph. Thanks for this review. Regards, ED-209

" I would have much preferred arabic numbers, and just a 6 / 12 configuration, with a smaller case to better adapt the movement to the case and dial " and for me, a greater contrast between the hands and the dial would have improved my ability (old eyes) ...  

:) I believe that pic was from a Perpetual GTG at the Rainbow several years ago? Regards, ED-209

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:) Regards, ED-209

When I read the conclusion. " I would have much preferred arabic numbers, and just a 6 / 12 configuration, with a smaller case to better adapt the movement to the case and dial, deeper and more sensual anglages, and an all new movement, rather than removi... 

By Classics, I mean Classic Chronos such as...Pateks, Vacherons... With all arabic numbers, why not, with a smaller case, it would widen the hommage to Longines, Minerva, well, not bad references. It is not easy to make a chrono for PuristS, indeed. But a...  

The case, the handwind movement without date, the pushers, the hands, the subdials layout, the smaller small seconds - everything I enjoy. But I just don't agree with the dial. Vintage style with Roman numerals and red on black. Too sporty of a color comb...