Review
Blomman Mr Blue offers an exclusive hands-on look at the Chopard L.U.C Lunar Twin ref. 161934-1001 in white gold. This article highlights the watch's refined aesthetics and technical prowess, making a compelling case for its significance in Chopard's L.U.C collection. His detailed observations underscore the brand's commitment to high horology.
Friends,
First time posting a Chopard, not mine (unfortunately).
I had the chance to handle the LUC Chopard Lunar Twin in white gold and thought it would be worth sharing it here with you!
The Lunar Twin has a very nice finish, well balanced design and of course the Moon phase!
The 40 mm white gold case has a very nice weight and beautiful designed with the combination of polished upper and brushed sides.
The silver dial has a nice 3d touch even if the main surface is plain. The applied Roman numbers and the sub-second dial helps create this illusion.
The off centered Moon phase displays both the Northern and Southern hemispheres at the same time.
The Moon phase is so accurate that you only have to adjust it one day per every 122 years!
Date at four and sub-second at six. Both are well inside the Roman numerals which gives the dial a nice balanced look even with the asymmetric design.
It is actually very refreshing to see a watch where none of the design elements overlap each other! Each got their own space.
Inside is the caliber L.U.C 96.21-L. The movement size is 33 mm in diameter and 5.1 thick.
The finish of the movement is excellent and the layout is very nice.
Beautiful micro rotor in 18 K gold, sorry for the plastic on the back, I didn’t want to take the pleasure of removing the plastic for the future happy owner.
Another detail I really like here is the case/movement ratio. 40 mm/33 mm which only leaves 3.5 mm on each side from outer case line to outer movement line.
This makes the watch to have good proportions also on the back!
With a power reserve of 65 hours, L.U.C Twin Technology, two stacked barrels you don’t risk letting the watch stop even if you don’t use it every day.
Remember, you only should need to set the Moon phase once every 122 years!
Another nice detail is that the movement is equipped with stop seconds. A function I like to be able to set the time correct.
When we talk about nice detail and what I like – the movement is also Chronometer certified!
On the wrist it has a very nice weight and good presence. It wears bigger than 40 mm, but not to big…
What can I say; Chopard is not a brand I have been focusing on… But I must confess that I like what I see and in the future I will definitely have a closer look!
Hope you enjoyed!
Best
Blomman
This message has been edited by blomman on 2014-08-02 03:12:47This Lunar Twin has some very nice détails. Though, I regret they didn't put a Grande Date instead of this simple one. For the rest, and especially the movement, bravo. Best, Nicolas
When I had a closer look! the finish is outstanding! :) Best Blomman
Definitely growing on me! I was just in Venice this week, and walked into the Chopard store there. Saw the perpetual calendar piece in the metal. AMAZING... this brand is moving into the right place, each piece they're coming out with is hitting that spot so well! Thanks for sharing this beauty! S
I can't more than agree! Didn't see the PC but some others that I will come back to... Here is a teaser shot...! :) Best Blomman
The Lunar Twin is an intriguing watch and one I like a lot. (Looks great on your wrist, too, Blomman!) ;-) Best, CaliforniaJed
Yes, I was happily surprised by this one! :) Saw a couple of others that I will try to find time to write about... Best Blomman
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