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With 6 overlapping hands ...
.. I guess it's not a surprise that it ends up being so thick. I didn't realise it was 45mm, so I suppose 15mm probably means it looks right, but it's a very big watch. My chrono one is 42mm x 13mm and I consider it a large watch, the new quattros are 43mm, but much thinner.
It's a handsome watch front and back. The finishing on the movement is unusually good? extravagant? for Chopard with 2 (and a half) bevels on internal corners. From what I've seen they usually make their bridges rounded to avoid them.
One thing I love, that I haven't seen anyone but Chopard do, is this style of display caseback, which looks great when it seems to drop even lower than the movement - I hope I have attached a picture of one of the auto chronos with this back which looks amazing. I think this movement is exactly the same as the one in my watch, but this dished caseback just makes it pop at another level!
Some thoughts on the Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Chronograph in Titanium.
The combination of a chronograph and a perpetual chronograph is one of the classiest I know. Chopard has its own interpretation of such a classic, with several versions, in gold, in platinum and... In Titanium. This is the last one we'll see, here. The L....
Thanks for the post, Nico.
That looks a great watch - a complete package. And titanium is an interesting choice for the case of such a watch. All the best, Jon
Wonderful post
Thanks Nico, I didn’t know of this reference, +1 on case size, though with all those sub dials legibility would be too hard, maybe they could made a bigger circumference movement, that would be more harmonious, but either way it’s a great watch.
Very nice description, thank you for presenting this unknown to me reference.
Now in my humble opinion, it’s not something I would spend the asking price for multiple reasons. On the dial side, the leap year and the day/night indicating rings are forced in the chronograph sundials so the overall esthetics of the dial are compromise...
Yes, it is an ethereal problem with perpetual calendars.
It’s not easy to find space to display so much information, my preference goes to Patek(5270), Vacheron(Malte Perpetual) with the little number displayed separately.
Yes the display of the 5970 is better, however I can never unsee the movement is too small for that case.
The 3970, is perfection, for that movement, perfect proportions in my view. The reason I put the 5270 above all is that the dial is cleaner, easier to read and also that they made the month/day display window larger. But we all have our own tastes and tha...
Hmmm
To me an opportunity that could have been grand. Size at 45 makes it tough for most of us mortals, the standard perpetual at 43 is already stretching it in my opinion. Love titanium but wish they would have dated a bit more on the dial. Gray is quite eleg...
Thank you also for this wonderful post!
Such a magnificent timepiece and in such an interesting choice of metal. Not sure about the strap though... 😕
I am MUCH more outspoken on other areas of interest...
...I think of this forum as a 'gentlemen's club' (with ladies) of sorts : )
P.S....
...I could do without 'Perpetual Chrono' on the back. I just paid a bazillion dollars for the watch, I know what it does : )
With 6 overlapping hands ...
.. I guess it's not a surprise that it ends up being so thick. I didn't realise it was 45mm, so I suppose 15mm probably means it looks right, but it's a very big watch. My chrono one is 42mm x 13mm and I consider it a large watch, the new quattros are 43m...
Very lovely chronograph, Nico
And I love the detail of the angled lugs which remind me of vintage chronos. The dial is a stunner. Best. René
Ah my poor Chopard....
Another stunning under appreciated piece from the House of the Happy Diamonds. Variner balance, Breguet overcoil, etc... No respect for this brand that in 28 years has created some truly wonderful Haute Horology pieces. For example, the 1.96 original 1996...
A real waste to have gotten proportions wrong
I feel that Chopard has the opportunity to at least level some of the playing field against Patek/Vacheron. But if you don’t get the sizing right this is just a wasted opportunity. Mon ami I miss you!!! Sorry it was a rushed trip to Paris last weekend so ...