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Early Holiday Present from Chopard Japan
It's a bit early, but the streets are lit with holiday light-ups and trees are dressed..... And Chopard Tokyo Boutique had a small holiday concert inviting young promising violinist and cellist and gave us a nice holiday spirit - just a few weeks to go!
Before the concert, I was served iced tea on a unique plate - immediately noticed that it was Urushi plate with gold lettering of "Chopard" - Only those who know and understand the value and occasion of those urushi/ maki-e should be used. Very nice touch, Chopard!
On the back is the logo of the urushi ware brand.
And, also Chopard desert!
This is the "Salon" on the 3rd floor of Chopard Ginza boutique.
Now the young artists arrive and on the right is the Boutique Manager, Ms. Nonaka who introduces these young artists. They played from Ave Maria to Canon to etc... Very nice feeling indeed.
Now the watches. Look what I found there!
Really drool-worthy piece, as you all may know. I really have to think hard.....
First time to handle - the feel of the pusher is one of the most comfortable smoothness. Very, very attractive.
Ah, and THE one, which Brendon was wearing, too......
The back side is, well, I wish it were more transparent, but there is only one small window to show the speed of the balance wheel.
A part of the rotor can be seen, too.
Titanium buckle.
Very nice black and red touch.
Center is titanium, and bezel and bottom are ceramic, I believe.
This combination could look good, too
Soon it will be time to pick my own holiday present (yeah, no one to give to and no one who gives me!) again. Stay tuned...
Best,
Ken
Thank you, Chopard Ginza Boutique!
Early Holiday Present from Chopard Japan
It's a bit early, but the streets are lit with holiday light-ups and trees are dressed..... And Chopard Tokyo Boutique had a small holiday concert inviting young promising violinist and cellist and gave us a nice holiday spirit - just a few weeks to go! B...
Nice bonen-kai (forget the year party) gift choice
Ken Good luck with your choice of bonen-kai gift. I'm biased but we targeted some of the best manual wind fly-back chronographs in the world when designing the feel of the pushers of the L.U.C 1963 Chrono PuristS Edition. To help your decision, here is th...
With that speed, silicon escapement makes a lot of sense - again, I wish the back were transparent glass!
But, hey, it is a great piece and there are only a few in the world available, I gather. I wish some wealthy (young) woman would buy me either one..... then I buy another one... both for me )))
"I wish some wealthy (young) woman would buy me either one..."
Yeah....that's an aspiratonal thought. Regards, MTF
And if she must continue buying watches for us...
I would also gladly accept either one of the two options
I'm working on some new straps for my 8Hz.
I'll keep you posted on that. But the watch is just so enjoyable to wear. I also wish it had a full exhibition back, but the little window fits the overall madness of the design. I so badly wanted the PuristS Chronograph to be my first Chopard, but I just...
Yeah, mesh nylon looks soooo good....
... sporty watch + alligator strap just don't get along in my mind. So....
I have also had the opportunity to sample both in the meantime
And they are both simply spectacular! Still have a slight preference for the 8HF, after trying it on in Singapore even more so. It fits very well even on my smaller wrist and wears much smaller than the LUC Chrono One. The light weight helps, too.
Impressively light weight and yet very tough look.
A bit on the thicker side, but I would think of wearing it on weekends/ holidays anyway Now, one by one ))) Ken
If KMII gets this watch and you do too...
this may become the next PuristS community watch. MTF L.U.C 8Hz HF Chronometer ...