Chopard 2012 Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chronographs
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Chopard 2012 Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chronographs

By Kong · May 10, 2012 · 4 replies
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Kong provides an exclusive first look at Chopard's 2012 Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chronographs, coinciding with the bi-yearly race. This post offers a detailed visual and textual overview of the two new models, highlighting Chopard's role as the official timekeeper. Readers gain insight into the design choices, materials, and movements of these automotive-inspired chronographs, setting the stage for community feedback on their aesthetics.

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Less than 24 hours, the bi-yearly race, the 8th Monaco Historic Grand Prix will begin. Chopard is the official timekeeper of the race for the six consecutive time since 2002.




Before the drivers from 20 different countries start their engine filling the air with excitement, castor oil and methanol, a quick look of the Chopard's 2012 Grand Prix Historique de Monaco Editions.

Two models are launched just like previous five races, one in matt Titanium case and another, in 500-piece limited numbered two-tone titanium and rose gold edition. Both case diameter is 42.40mm. 
Powering both the
2012 Grand Prix Historique de Monaco should be the Valgranges A07.211, COSC Certified.
The caseback is engraved with the GPMH initials and printed with the Automobile Club de Monaco insignia. Perforated grey Barenia leather strap with either orange stitching or blue stitching (depending on model) are matched with a Titanium pin-buckle.

Both the colour schemes are attractive, and I like the dual-tone Ti/RG combo with the blue hands and stitching.

Which would you prefer?



Matt Titanium and anthracite dial edition with Orange colour scheme - Ref No : 168992-3032  




Titanium crown adorned with a racing-car steering wheel




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500-piece limited numbered two-tone titanium and rose gold edition  Ref No : 168992-9001




18-carat rose gold crown adorned with a racing-car steering wheel




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Related Read :

1) Press Release for 2012 Grand Prix Historique de Monaco Editions :
chopard.watchprosite.com

2) For details of previous models - 2002, 2004, 2006 & 2008 :
chopard.watchprosite.com

3) For details of 2010 models :
chopard.watchprosite.com



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aaronm
May 10, 2012

I like the colors of the steel better, but there is just too much going on on that dial for me.... A

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Kong
May 10, 2012

it may work if the grey band from 9H to 3H and the intermediate half-minute markers in the 12-hour totaliser are removed. What's your thought, A? Kong

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aaronm
May 11, 2012

Drop the subdials at 9 AND 12, extend the strips across and add a minute-totalizer hand under the sweep second (like lemania 5100) or make the 6 o'clock subdial a 2-hand one (like the new IWC chrono movement) a

KO
Kong
May 14, 2012

That may happen for the L.U.C range as it will be a new movement. From aesthetic, I can visualise it to be pleasant and less cluttered. Thanks A. Kong

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