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I almost forgot Chopard for Valentine's Day 2016

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