Three Amigos' PuristS Watches

Jul 16, 2018,02:31 AM
 

Dear forumners,

Three years ago, we had planned a Chopard GTG in London where the world's first three examples of the L.U.C 1963 Chrono PuristS Edition were to make their world debut.

Due to the inevitable French air traffic controller "industrial action" (strike), one of our PuristS members could not fly from Geneva.

We had two examples of the watch in a photo-opportunity one very hot Summer's day in 2015.



L.U.C 1963 Chrono PuristS Edition owners with J-B Maillard of Chopard in 2015


11th July 2018, London


Last week, we had a chance to rectify the omission when Mr Karl-Friedrich Scheufele (KFS), co-President of Chopard hosted 'cocktails & canapes' at the George Club in Mayfair, London.

PuristS and other Chopard aficionados spent a pleasant time meeting and talking about watches and jewellery in amicable surroundings.

We were glad of the respite from the hottest July week in London for decades.

Mr Scheufele brought three wines from his Château Monestier La Tour in Bergerac. After more than 5 years of re-modelling, the vineyard is finally about to be certified 'Biodynamique' or 'Organic'. We could sample...er….imbibe copious quantities of the rouge, rose and blanc varieties. Having tasted the wines from before, during and after the transformation, I'm a convert. As a cynic, I never bought anything "organic", whether bananas, carrots or wines because I did not believe the eco-warrior hippies.

The 2017 Château Monestier La Tour Rose is a case, in point, of fresh floral fruitiness...….



Château Monestier La Tour wines on the bar top


The 'three amigos' were finally able to have a photo-opportunity with their first three production PuristS Edition watches....




L.U.C 1963 Chrono PuristS Edition x 3 pieces




K-F Scheufele and J Nassar




L.U.C Full Strike and L.U.C 1963 Chrono PuristS Edition x 2


Also on show were the rare pieces from Chronometrie Ferdinand Berthoud as seen here with a couple of PuristS….




V Lapaire from Chronometrie Ferdinand Berthoud




Chopard high-end on show




L.U.C Heritage Grand Cru


The Chopard timepieces with serious bling were also on show and for try-out.

Apart from the usual suspects like the L.U.C Perpetual Chrono and Heritage Grand Cru, the pieces that attracted most attention were the L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer (ref 161242-1001) and the sold-out L.U.C Full Strike in rose gold.




L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer




L.U.C Full Strike rose gold


There was no marketing speech nor formal presentation.

We just mingled with friends and talked watches.

Nice friendly people from four Chopard Boutiques in London were on hand if you had any questions or wanted to try the watches....


A pleasant and -- as the invitation card stated -- "Elegant" evening was had by all.


Regards,

MTF







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Ah, nice... I missed it for exactly one month this time....

 
 By: KIH : July 16th, 2018-03:13
... I missed Mr. KFS for a few years in a row in Japan and what near-misses I have had! Once in a while, I would like to be in London when something this important event happens..... Damn..... Ken

We only got less than a week's notice

 
 By: MTF : July 16th, 2018-08:03
Ken, Unfortunately, this was an impromptu event as we only had 6 days notice. Mr KFS was in town on other business and the Chopard GB people took advantage to catch him for the cocktail hour. Most hotels were full for Wimbledon tennis so it was a struggle... 

Like it says on the 'tin'

 
 By: MTF : July 16th, 2018-12:48
Fab5119R, Spooky you used the same word as Chopard in the dress code of the electronic invitation.... 😜 MTF ...  

Very cool!

 
 By: KMII : July 16th, 2018-04:59
So good things come to those that wait after all The Officer is such an appealing watch, as is the amazing Full Strike. And the 1963 Puristspro Edition needs no introduction Thanks for this great report, MTF!

Just "Purists" Edition; not PuristSPro

 
 By: MTF : July 16th, 2018-13:00
KMII, Officially it is the L.U.C 1963 Chrono PuristS Edition as PuristSPro commercial entity was not involved. It is a purely personal collaboration. That's why Mr KFS can wear his with alacrity. L.U.C 1963 Chrono PuristS Edition n Karl-Friedrich Scheufel...  

Thanks for clarifying, MTF!

 
 By: KMII : July 16th, 2018-13:04
I have seen yours and several others more than once but somehow the child induced sleep deprivation tends to result in increased short term memory loss A PuristS watch for sure!

A Classic Purist Evening...

 
 By: SALMANPK : July 16th, 2018-05:56
Great to see they are still being enjoyed, albeit rarer in recent times. S

Chopard cocktails open to all and not just PuristS

 
 By: MTF : July 16th, 2018-07:55
SalmanQ8, It was a Chopard event open to all watch enthusiasts and I only recognised a handful of PuristS. I wanted to clarify that it was not a 100% PuristS GTG in case people were wondering why they were not invited Regards, MTF

Pink suit?

 
 By: Frank. : July 16th, 2018-07:55
go with pink gold then again may be not

Raspberry

 
 By: MTF : July 16th, 2018-08:07
Actually, it was 'raspberry' on the label.... It had nothing to do with me. I only choose my watches and leave the dressing to my "stylist" (hehehe) MTF

Discretion is the mark of a gentleman

 
 By: MTF : July 16th, 2018-12:35
The righteous path is never straight...... 😜 Regards, MTF

Thanks mtf for the post

 
 By: traineract : July 16th, 2018-09:34
Thoroughly enjoyed it. Lovely people, watches and mixed in w some wine and other stuff. And of cos the 3 x Purists edition Chopard. Love it!

You're looking good, Mel!

 
 By: MichaelC : July 16th, 2018-16:53
Great post. Lately, I'm thinking on a new Chopard...

And what was your favorite of the evening?

 
 By: kolosstt : July 18th, 2018-23:12
Such a great occasion to bring people together talking Chopard. Thank you for the report MTF. Cheers Kolosstt

Favourites on show

 
 By: MTF : July 20th, 2018-22:54
kolosstt, My choices stratified by functions/cost were: L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer L.U.C Perpetual Chronograph L.U.C Full Strike white gold Ferdinand Berthoud Regulator Depending on which lottery prize that I win...... Without consideration of price, the "bes... 

Great choice and let the force of lottery be with you

 
 By: kolosstt : July 21st, 2018-12:55
Would really love to see the FB and the Full Strike in the flesh one day. Great watches. Cheers, Kolosstt

Elegant indeed...

 
 By: patrick_y : July 29th, 2018-12:51
It's always a pleasure to be in the company of Mr. KFS, one of the most elegant gentlemen in this entire industry. Thank you for the photos MTF!