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This is one you don't often see
I am lucky enough to be friendly with Yohann from Art in Time of Monaco. Recently he told me about a a very limited edition of the LUC Qualitie Fleurier. Only 15 to be made, with a very exotic super complicated guillochet dial.
Yesterday, over a scrummy dimsum lunch in Chinatown (the Golden Phoenix), he finally handed it to me. Both being somewhat inclined to indulge our appetites we then adjourned to Maison Bertaux to sample their exquisite patisseries.
I was smitten, what do you think?
This is one you don't often see
I am lucky enough to be friendly with Yohann from Art in Time of Monaco. Recently he told me about a a very limited edition of the LUC Qualitie Fleurier. Only 15 to be made, with a very exotic super complicated guillochet dial. Yesterday, over a scrummy d...
Lovely...but...
...if the movement were larger, the sub seconds dial could (and should) be lower...
I know what you mean.
We both understand why, but in fairness, watch makers cannot economically design and make many different sizes of the same calibre. It's the reality. Kind regards, Antony
Yes they could,
and then it'd be about 37mm, a tad too small for my taste. I'm perfectly reasonable, I want everything! Balancing the commercial realities of movement development/manufacture/finishing, case size, price, and dial finish, I think that this is a fair compro...
True but certain things need to be close to perfect considering the prices they command.
Not specifically referencing your beautiful piece above but I feel that too many high-end watch manufacturers make certain compromises and/or cut some corners.
I agree completely.
To me the reality is that larger companies have the resources to do everything in depth. Chopard is an excellent example of this. The indies are in a very different position. Time only is one thing but as soon as you add complications, well, things happen...
Agreed,
but I have a feeling that they're just getting up to speed. I expect too many tempting things in the future. Kind regards, Antony
Wow...
...just wow. It's so good. Personally I might get an even more sophisticated band for it, but the watch is remarkable. Congratulations.
Thanks,,,,to Yohann and team Chopard
I intend to enjoy it as much as possible. Kind regards, Antony
I agree,
it is so obviously well made and developed. A real gem! Kind regards, Antony
Whenever you're in London
please don't hesitate to contact me. It'd be my pleasure. Kind regards, Antony
The guilloché is stunning! Very nice.
For sure a different strap will further elevate the look.
Lovely and very interesting dial texture
Looks the complete package to me, well done!
98% agree,
but as IWC says, for perfection the calibre could be bigger. I understand that it is not commercially viable though. Nevertheless, a lovely watch. Kind regards, Antony
Thank you, I tried my best.
Lumix GX9 with Olympus 25mm f1.2 lens. It takes beautiful portraits. Kind regards, Antony
Wow! Can't add much to what's been said already, save "Congratulations!"
I'd surely have jumped on that too, given the chance. And yes, I'd be ordering up my bespoke reptile strap to finish the package. Just stunning!
I am waiting to see what Yohann
sends me. But I'm thinking a very dark green, matt finish croco strap. What do you think? Kind regards, Antony
Yup!
I could see a dark, unsaturated green or medium-dark, warm brown radika-finished square scale alligator. Check out ABP Concept’s online khaki radika illustration for an idea. (NOT a vendor endorsement.)
Thank you,
I used a Lumix GX9 with an Olympus 25mm f1.2. The Olympus is a great lens. The combo made the picture taking easy, no skill required. Just my sort of thing! Kind regards, Antony
That word seems
to be being used much more frequently with their latest designs. They're doing a great job! Kind regards Antony
It's absolutely beatiful.
Enojugh said. Chopard is doing good (excellent) things these days.
I think that
they are really getting their act together, they have incredible resources in design and manufacturing and, finally, are getting in focus. I imagine that there are great things coming in the future. Kind regards, Antony
A gorgeous and beautiful watch , huge congratulations dear Ant .
Yohann knows how to create some special models 👌🏻.
Couple of design notes
If they had blued the hour markers Lose the “qualite fluerier” Below Chopard!!! Lovely movement. I would have preferred 38mm And a slight drop in the subseconds
Beautiful piece that shimmers in the sunlight (have seen other pictures). Am enjoying the trend of not including a date window.
The guilloche work is magical. Certainly unlike others in the product line. Hope it works to QF standards. Bravo my friend.