Chopard L.U.C The Tribute Collector's Review

I already said it, but the LUC Tribute was one of my best horological souvenir from the Las Vegads IGOTT II.

It was in June 2011, but since, I must confess that this watch obsesses me.

I am not a big fan of pocket watches, even if I admire them a lot for what they are ( the essence of horology, with some great finish, sometimes ) but this Chopard is really somethng as you can use it as a pocket watch, of course ( the case is 49, 6 mm big! ), OR as a wristwatch.

Indeed, Chopard found an interesting system to offer you the choice between a pocket or a wristwatch.

Here is a picture of the fastening system, whch says all:



The dial, made of laquered ceramic, is fascinating, even if I would have preferred an enamel one ( Credit picture: Kong )



And the movement is pure ecstasy ( Credit picture: Kong, once again )



A movement " especially made by Chopard for the students at the Geneva Watchmaking School to assist them in creating their “school piece” ", says the press file...

One thing is sure, the movement has a very pleasant design and level of finish.

I had one doubt, though, about the wearabikity of this " opus ".

With a 49, 6 mm case, it was a serious doubt, indeed, but as you can see on the pictures above, the lugs are pretty short, and don't overcome a reasonnably sized wrist ( mine is 17 cm big, and a wrist test confirmed me that it was big, fr sure, but not unwearable ).

From all the Chopard watches I saw, yes, this LUC Tribute was certainly the one which let me the stronger impression.

And you, which is your favourite Chopard?

Best,
Nicolas