Chopard

The newer iterations may have shorter lugs fitting a wider array of wrists better and the titanium case is lighter for sure but I am still in love with my 2008 Watch of the Year in Japan steel iteration showcasing the first in house chrono movement of Cho...  

I really like the history you have described with having this watch as well as it being really beautiful those extra details must make it even more special for you. Enjoy and wear it in good health. Marc

My first post here was asking about it 😂

A somewhat different Chopard from yours but there is a familiar way of approaching horology in both 😊👍🏻

I had that same watch also a few years ago : I should have kept it !!

Not many members here with one. I remember Hororgasm had a white gold one but not sure I remember (m)any others 🧐 Could be just me getting old 😂

I guess the pretty long lugs did not help.

could you be kind to share a pic of the movement too pls ? thank you. Best, mahesh.,

As for movement shots, no fresh ones but here is one from some years ago: www.watchprosite.com

My entry point into both the hobby and into WPS 😊

I have a soft spot for flybacks and this model was one of the first I got to experience. Sadly a bit too large (and too expensive for me) at the time!

The case size not being the main issue but this was made just before Chopard learned to design their lugs in a way that large watches wore well on smaller wrists. When I initially got it both my wife and me thought it would be ‘the watch’ with none others... 

And what an interesting question — that being, first serious watch? My early forays included Hamilton and Longines — perhaps more entry level than not? Maybe the watch that most fits the serious definition was my Zenith El Primero MW.

Do you still have the El Primero?