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I don't know where you
Jun 18, 2021,06:42 AM
are based, but visiting one of their boutiques is a refreshing experience. Somehow KFS has imbued his philosophy in all his staff. Given how friendly and 'on message' they all are, perhaps colleagues would be a better word?
Regards
Antony
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Why Is a Restaurant Like a Top Watch Brand? Mkii
By: ant : June 15th, 2021-16:55
Trying again! Two years ago I went to a top restaurant to celebrate a significant anniversary. The food was excellent but the service was sloppy and slow, irritatingly so. By nature I am not a complainer but the celebration had been diminished by the serv...
Wow, what a watch and a great story…
By: Clueless_Collector : June 15th, 2021-17:14
This is an amazing story and experience that will put other brands to … ahem….shame. Isn’t this what we collectors want? Thank you for sharing.
Agreed
By: ant : June 15th, 2021-17:24
and yet Chopard does not seem to get 'the love' from enthusiasts, but you can tell that they really care about us. Funny old world, eh? ATB Antony
I Agree That
By: ant : June 15th, 2021-17:53
it should be the norm, but isn't. I have recently experienced Bulgari's 'service', the contrast with Chopard's is arresting. Regards Antony
Impeccable service...
By: APROchrono : June 15th, 2021-17:48
... which, as in this case, starts at the top of an organization. Great story and though I don't own a Chopard (my wife does), stories like this inspire me to aspire for one!
My experiences
By: ant : June 15th, 2021-17:51
have been nothing but positive. March to your own rhythm section! Regards Antony
Thanks
By: ant : June 15th, 2021-17:59
Dealing with them is an unalloyed pleasure. They don't make bad watches either! Kind regards Antony.
Quite so
By: ant : June 15th, 2021-18:37
Also I think that the design was well ahead of its time. Personally I had never seen anything else like it before, since then many times. I wonder whether this was a 'breakout' design?
Thanks,
By: ant : June 15th, 2021-18:39
I am glad that you enjoyed it. Regards Antony
Chopard to often overseen
By: Weems@8 : June 15th, 2021-19:15
I hope the maison wil gain more attention from us. Their watches are not only for the happy few, that makes them so special. Good story, and a perfect designed Chopard. I thought it was a 2020 watch, read you own it 18 years already.
I Think That's It's a
By: ant : June 15th, 2021-19:31
great design, and in 2003 well ahead of it's time. It has been a joy owning and wearing it for the last 18 years,,,burnished by the outstanding confidence inspiring backup.
A brand on my eye
By: Weems@8 : June 15th, 2021-20:11
I look from time to time to Chopard watches if i find a nice one for my collection. I work with a program, and i look if i can place a Chopard in my Program. Clifton. grey. AT WT. blue,rubber. Santos. grey,black. Navitimer. blue dial, cream sub dials. Big...
When I First Clapped
By: ant : June 16th, 2021-05:29
eyes on it I couldn't resist. Amazingly, after 18 years, nothing has changed. I can't say that about many things! Yup, it must be passion. Regards Antony
A great design never ages,
By: ant : June 18th, 2021-06:34
also I think that this was an original water-shed design. I had never seen a semi-skeleton cut out numerals design before. Do you know of any examples? If I am correct they deserve recognition for their ground breaking design. Regards Antony
A Great Piece
By: ant : June 16th, 2021-05:31
and virtually deep sixed by watchistas. Fashion is an odd thing. 18 years and still evergreen The service is on the same level as the watch: top notch. Regards Antony
18 years and
By: ant : June 16th, 2021-05:32
it still looks contemporary. Not bad! Warm wishes Antony
And yet
By: ant : June 16th, 2021-07:01
it is and was invisible to the majority of enthusiasts. Odd, innit?
Wise and brave words!
By: ant : June 16th, 2021-08:09
I agree but over the last 18 years I have shown it to a wide variety of enthusiasts, 90% response has been..."meh!"....it is frustrating. These aren't the Instagram lot,, having a steam powered phone I can't do that anyway. I am always disappoined how Bra...
I agree that it is
By: ant : June 16th, 2021-10:38
all those things but brand snobbery seems to be a big factor. It blinds people to what is in front of their eyes. Another example is the Parmigiani Ionica 8 day. A beautiful watch, fabulously finished movement, great dial and zero recognition. There is a ...
Wink-wink, nudge-nudge
By: ant : June 18th, 2021-06:38
those used values represent bargains for us. I have seen some of their pieces go for stupidly low prices. e.g. Lunar1 PT, tourbillons. Crazy stuff! On the other hand the prices of the 16/1860, with the 1.96 movement,, what an amazing watch,,,, are going u...
All agreed
By: ant : June 18th, 2021-09:21
maybe we should ask KFS to make a special Purists dial for this reference? Then send our watches in for a service, new dial fitting, and certificate.
Amazing level of service
By: Cookies : June 16th, 2021-01:27
The steel wing is a gorgeous jawdropping piece. I have a hunch that Chopard is a sleeper brand, and is poised to dominate in the near future. When I saw the back of your awesome steel wing, I had a thought that if they released a simple looking tantalum p...
I agree, but most collectors
By: ant : June 16th, 2021-05:34
don't see the same things as we do. Fashion is a strange thing, but wheels turn. Regards Antony
Michael
By: ant : June 16th, 2021-05:52
you may well be right. The fact that it is more than 18 years old and still looks as if it had been released yesterday shows what a great design it is. The service? In truth, I'm lost for words. Warm regards to you and yours Antony
I agree
By: ant : June 18th, 2021-06:39
and love quirky committed design.
I think a restaurant is a perfect alegory to watches!!
By: Spencer Karrington : June 17th, 2021-18:47
Both have a practical nature to them but can be brought to an art form by the dedication/mastery of the artist! I did not know about how good their service is!! I like Chopard even more now with your story about the service, really cool!
I don't know where you
By: ant : June 18th, 2021-06:42
are based, but visiting one of their boutiques is a refreshing experience. Somehow KFS has imbued his philosophy in all his staff. Given how friendly and 'on message' they all are, perhaps colleagues would be a better word? Regards Antony
Thank you Justin
By: ant : June 18th, 2021-06:45
I am sure that you are right. I have had this watch for a long time, to see it again, freshly, was to see it anew. What a great watch. Kind regards Antony