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MTF presents a timely guide to Chopard's Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year offerings for 2016, showcasing a diverse range of watches and jewelry. The post invites readers to consider their own preferences among the brand's elegant selections, from the Imperiale to Happy Hearts.
Dear forumners,
Caught up in the planning for Chinese New Year 2016 on 8th February, I was stunned to be reminded by the current Mrs MTF about Valentine's Day that occurs a week later.
Egads! I had completely forgotten....or had I? 
Forgetting the date would mean a spell in an establishment not unlike this one...
A trip to London is called for -- to save the day!
One could be easily confused by the sheer variety of choice at you friendly, neighbourhood Chopard boutique.
Luckily, Chopard has already prepared a crib-list for lovers-in-a-rush and made suggestions reproduced below.
I have sorted them by price range or desirability.
It is a personal choice; would you rank them differently?
Regards,
MTF
FOR HER
Happy Hearts
Bangle in 18ct rose gold composed of one heart set with diamonds and one heart with a mobile diamond
Ref. 857482-5909
Ref. 857482-1909 – in white gold set with diamonds
Ref. 857482-5301 – in rose gold with mother-of-pearl
Ref. 857482-5201– in rose gold with onyx
Ref. 857482-1401 – in white gold with turquoise
Ref. 857482- 5702 – in rose gold with reconstituted coral
Pendant in 18ct white rose gold composed of one heart set with diamonds and one heart with a mobile diamond
L’Heure du Diamant (Diamond Time)
The L’Heure du Diamant collection combines Chopard’s watchmaking know-how and its jewellery expertise. Surely, this must be the ultimate Valentine's Day gift; selecting from exquisite watches and dainty jewellery creations.
Haute Joaillerie watches, pendants, and earrings are entirely set with prong-set brilliant-cut diamonds. These classical, graceful creations in white or rose gold accentuate beautifully balanced and varied circular, oval, drop-like or elliptical shapes. Naturally, the Chopard signature heart symbol is appropriate to celebrate Valentine’s Day.....
FOR HIM
For Chopard’s 150th anniversary in 2010, the Manufacture launched a limited edition of the L.U.C 1937 model – a mechanical tribute to the company’s watchmaking heritage. The steel L.U.C 1937 Classic watch was named for the year when the founder's grandson Paul-André Chopard relocated to establish the brand in Geneva. Featuring a satin-finished silver-toned dial and a Manufacture movement (Calibre 01.01-L), it was a perfect illustration of Chopard’s watchmaking craftsmanship. When celebrating its 150th anniversary, the Manufacture paid tribute to this historical relocation by presenting the L.U.C 1937 Twist with its pure, understated lines.
Technical details
Case:
• Satin-brushed/polished steel case
• Diameter 42.00 mm
• Thickness 11.39 mm
• Water-resistant to 50 metres
• Steel crown with L.U.C logo 6.00 mm
• Glareproofed sapphire crystals on front and back
Movement:
• Mechanical self-winding L.U.C 01.01-L
• Total diameter 28.80 mm
• Thickness 4.95 mm
• Number of jewels 31
• Frequency 28,800 vph
• Power reserve 60 hours
• Chronometer certification (COSC)
• Bridges adorned with Côtes de Genève motif
Dial and hands:
• Satin-brushed silver-toned dial
• Rhodiumed Roman numerals
• Rhodiumed Dauphine fusee-type hour, minute and seconds hands
Functions and displays:
• Display of the hours, minutes and central seconds hand
• Date window at 6 o'clock
Strap and buckle
• Black hand-sewn alligator leather lined with brown alligator leather
• Steel pin buckle
Ref. 168544-3002 – with satin-brushed silver-toned dial
Melvyn, thanks for a very tempting post! How is the men\'s 1937 for Valentine\'s Day different from the model in series production, the 168558-3001? As far as I can tell and going by the specs on Chopard\'s website, they are the same diameter, have the same movement, have almost exactly the same dial - the only differences I can discern are that the model you posted doesn\'t say \'automatic\' on the dial (hurray!) and is the tiniest bit thicker, although I can\'t figure out why. What am I missin
... think of Chopard when the opportunity comes... )) When? Who knows! Ken
Esharp, The differences are subtle and probably not noticeable. Both reference numbers are still "in stock" in Chopard boutiques. The seminal model was the L.U.C 1937 Twist issued for the Chopard 150th Anniversary in 2010. L.U.C 1937 Twist from 2010 Ref. 168527-3001 – Twist with satin-brushed silver-toned dial and red seconds hand In 2011, two L.U.C 1937 Classic watches were launched with 42mm diameter and 11.39mm mm thickness but with the crown at the standard 3 o'clock position: L.U.C 1937 Cla
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Previously, it could only be shy and appear in quick photographs with my mobile phone camera. Now, the time is nigh and St. Valentine has decreed that the Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Edition can officially be seen with yellow fruit! Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Edition crown and pushers Chopard Superfast Chrono case fins On-the-Banana Review A little bit country A little bit rock 'n roll Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Edition dial Happy Valentine's Day!!! MTF
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