Chopard

Makes the heart beat faster - The Chopard Superfast 8HF

Chopard is - as far as I know - the only watch manufacture producing 8Hz movements, and several Purists are happy owners of the LUC 8HF.

Now it would have been surprising if this technical marvel remained limited to the 125 units in titanium and the 250 in ceramic / titanium.

So Chopard launched a further limited edition of 100 units in the Superfast family during the last Le Mans race, coinciding with the 19th victory of Chopard partner Porsche.

I recently had the chance to try it on, too.

The watch is quite a bit larger and significantly sportier than the LUC 8HF but shares the lug design specificity of Chopard watches that makes even 45 and 46mm models perfectly wearable even for those with smaller wrists.

At the same time it remains unmistakably a sports watch, unlike the LUC 8HF, which is more versatile.

The unmistakable centrepiece of the watch remains that unbelievable 'superfast' movement. Hearing its frenetic beat is simply spectacular - 5Hz watches are cool but this is beating another 60% faster. Needs to be heard to be believed...

Now a chronograph at 8Hz is what we can all continue to hope for next.

Thanks for viewing!

An 8Hz chrono, I'm with you!

By: MichaelC : August 5th, 2017-12:54

My own 8Hz has been a real pleasure, and I am proud I made the jump on it sight unseen at the time. I would not trade it for this Porsche 919 model, but if I were in to those cars this new model might appeal to me. Thanks for the photo report!

I know you do!

By: KMII : August 5th, 2017-13:40

As your posts on it amply demonstrate It is in a way a very different beast from the LUC 8HF but has one element the latter lacks - a fully transparent case back, as opposed to a porthole

A little "in your face" but somehow still very cool.

By: M4 : August 5th, 2017-13:19

I'm not a big race fan or I might pursue this one. M4

There's still the non-race related LUC 8HF :)

By: KMII : August 5th, 2017-13:41

In a smaller size, more versatile...

Yes, I have been looking for a "decent" chrono and 8HF chrono (ideally, a L.U.C) would be perfect!!

By: KIH : August 5th, 2017-18:43

When I saw this 8HF Superfast, I really, really from the bottom of my heart wished it had been a chronograph..... Let's hope, guys, it happen next year or so? That would make my collection perfect (for now)... Ken

Fully with you there, Ken!

By: KMII : August 6th, 2017-07:43

Let's all keep fingers crossed here 👍🏻

Not convincing enough as a second Chopard Superfast to me..

By: kolosstt : August 9th, 2017-10:06

... but this HF movement really haunts me. Really interested in the idea and lets see any possible further developments. Cheers and thanks for trying it on for us, Kolosstt

Thanks Kolosstt!

By: KMII : August 10th, 2017-11:51

I understand you fully Let's see where the journey goes...

Nice

By: amblin_xi : August 12th, 2017-14:40

I personally prefer the LUC 8Hz over this one. Always thought Chopard is more suited to the more understated , clean and elegant designs. If I want a shouty, bold looking sports watch, I'd go for Rolex DSSD or Omega Seamaster planet ocean. Instantly more ...

I am fully with you there :)

By: KMII : August 13th, 2017-01:56

The LUC would definitely still be my preference amongst the two for very much the reasons you described. I much prefer my watch not sending any obvious messages to the majority of people