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MTF, a long-time contributor, sparks a lively discussion about the ideal Chopard watch for summer. His original post challenges collectors to define criteria for a 'summer watch' beyond typical elegance, focusing on durability and suitability for active, warm-weather pursuits. This article synthesizes community insights on Chopard's offerings for the season.
Summer time....and the Livin' is easy.
That may be true but which Chopard watch is best for Summer Time Loving?
Which CHOPARD watch is best for Summer 2015?
What are the criteria for a Summer watch?
If you ask three people, you may get 5 answers!
For me, Summer is about heat and humidity. Its about looking cool in the sunshine and doing sportive things.
Even if lazing in a deck chair, its about watching the world go by at motor racing, tennis, or rowing whilst sipping an ice-cold Pimm's with my strawberries.
It's about holidays in exotic places or at least Summer Dreaming......
Even an enthusiast like me has to admit that elegant L.U.C timepieces may be banished to the occasional Summer evening soirees.
Thus, what can we wear in the daytime? I don't like metal bracelets although have been forced to use a few when in sweltering Singapore and Kyoto.
Tourbillons and Perpetual Calendars in gold cases may not fare well by the swimming pool or BBQ pit.
Chronographs and Time Only watches seem logical for the Summer and they are available in robust cases of steel, ceramic and titanium. They have rubber or Barenia leather water resistant straps.
You can see where I'm going with this..... Chopard Summer Time Loving?
Chopard Chronograph Grand Prix de Monaco Historique
Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Power Control
What are your Summer criteria?
What would you choose for Summer?
Regards,
MTF
it is a very interesting question: What would I wear for summer and what are the criteria? I think I would love to be able to wear Aquanaut 5167 R for the summer. It is a sporty/dressy watch that beats them all ! ( in my opinion) And you could take it for a splash in a pool and straight to the bar for a refreshing drink of coconut water. The rubber strap is just perfect for humid months. And the case is just beautiful. What else could I need ? Too bad is not Chopard Unless you need your watch to
In the good old days, we had the L.U.C Pro One range of divers' watches (300m / 1000 feet); some with sporty ceramic bezels and robust L.U.C movements. They could give Aquanauts a run for their money. Some even had extra GMT function because the diving locations are different from the financial centres...... A bit like Patek Philippe watches, when Chopard discontinued the model, it became a cult and desirable watch. Collectors are funny like that. ;) Regards, MTF
For 2015, the choice of best Chopard watch for ladies or women is much easier because of this year's Seaside theme. The Happy Fish variants of the Happy Sport range are in style. Not only do the fish and diamonds swim around the dial but they also glow under the pale moonlight all through the night...well, at least whilst the UV disco lights are on! :-) Day Night Horses sweat and Gentlemen perspire but Ladies merely 'glow'. So, no rubber straps necessary. Regards, MTF
my interest in chopard brand has sparked even more! Thank you kindly MTF for introducing them. I am on to admire the ladies summer 2015 prospect watches which at first glance looked very attractive:) Regards Edward
Which means that watches are less hidden. So let's take out the watches. Maybe the ones a bib bigger in size and maybe with some color. Rgds, Thilo
I agree..... so this GTXL will be coming out this Summer. ;)
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