LU Chopard has been called “Patek for pennies” and for good reason.

May 19, 2021,05:34 AM
 

For 25 years it has produced some superb watches. I would count this one among them.

Never aiming to deliver more than a few thousand pieces a year (I believe the number is around 5,000-6,000 across all their lines) the company focuses instead on movement innovation, ethical sourcing and beautiful, distinctive styling. And no-one does hands like LUC: those miniature Chrysler Buildings pacing around the dial are a pure Art Deco delight.

Chopard appears to be trapped inside the wider perception that it is a jewellery manufacturer, in spite of the fact that it began life as a maker of watch movements. Be that as it may, it means that its watches remain among the best value high-end pieces available on a market. At a time of unseemly hype around a handful of brands, and distasteful levels of price inflation, watches of the quality of LUC at the prices of LUC are a gift.


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Chopard Quattro 25 ... Classic watchmaking

 
 By: chintu : May 14th, 2021-07:49
Chopard released the LUC Quattro Spirit 25 in an LE of 100 pieces at W&W 2021. While it drew modest attention, the release IMHO did not get the rich appreciation it deserved and was largely drowned by the hype around Rolex and Nautilus. Let us look at...  

My pleasure of course..

 
 By: chintu : May 14th, 2021-08:15
I somehow feel that a milky white enamel dial and RG are match made in heaven. White Gold or Platinum, to me is a bit cold and does not let the enamel dial shine. Perhaps if the markers and numerals were blue-painted and the minute-hand designed with ther... 

Wonderfully pure. Chopard had some nice releases this year.

 
 By: MichaelC : May 14th, 2021-12:39
Under the radar, as usual.

I really love this one...

 
 By: mdg : May 14th, 2021-14:21
...but maybe the hour is sunk a little too far down? Other than that, another winner for Chopard.

LU Chopard has been called “Patek for pennies” and for good reason.

 
 By: Rosneathian : May 19th, 2021-05:34
For 25 years it has produced some superb watches. I would count this one among them. Never aiming to deliver more than a few thousand pieces a year (I believe the number is around 5,000-6,000 across all their lines) the company focuses instead on movement...