Chopard

LESS IS MORE… AND ELEGANT

Chopard exudes elegance with the ultra-thin L.U.C XP now available in rose gold or white gold with a slate-grey dial, complimenting the L.U.C Haute Horlogerie collection.

Accommodating a self-winding movement equipped with two barrels and an almost 70-hour power reserve within an ultra-thin case is no mean feat. The Chopard Manufacture watchmakers in Fleurier have accomplished this by constructing an off-centred rotor. The designers have also carefully conceived the large-diameter (39.5 mm) case, so as to give it a more streamlined profile with a thin bezel and an extremely fine case band. The result is a model featuring light, dynamic, timeless lines and radiating a supreme sense of balance.

Chopard offers its new L.U.C Ultra Thin watch in two chic versions, 18-carat rose gold or white gold variations with a slate-grey dial. The new slate-grey shade of the dial features applied hour-markers and four Arabic numerals which accentuates the understated elegance of this sophisticated model.

The Dauphine style hands meticulously mark off the hours and minutes, in step with the precision of the proprietary L.U.C movement. Winner of the 2006 Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix in the ultra-thin watch category, the time piece is now a classic within the L.U.C collection.

 

Case:

• Rose gold or white gold
• Total diameter 39.50 (mm)
• Thickness 6.80 (mm) Water-resistant to 30 (m)
• Rose or white gold crown 4.00 (mm)
• Glare-proof sapphire crystal

Movement:

• Mechanical self-winding movement L.U.C 96HM
• Diameter 27.40 (mm)
• Thickness 3.30 (mm)
• Number of jewels 29
• Frequency 28,800 vph
• Power-reserve 65-70 hours Bridges decorated with “Côtes de Genève”

Dial and hands

• Slate-grey dial with applied “baton” hour-markers and four Arabic numerals
• Dauphine style hour and minute hands

Functions and displays

• Central hour and minute hands

Strap and buckle:

• Hand-sewn alligator leather strap, available in brown and black (19.00 mm x 16.00 mm), Alsavel lining, stitching in matching shades
• Gold buckle (16.00 mm) – “Chopard” engraving
   

Ref : 161902-5004 in rose gold
Ref : 161902-1003 in white gold

The legend of Chopard’s Mille Miglia continues with the launch of the new Mille Miglia Grand Turismo XL GMT. Imposing, original and endowed with an original GMT indication, this watch combines cutting-edge mechanical engineering and sophisticated aesthetics. It is entirely attuned with the models that have made the Mille Miglia collection so sought after and houses a mechanical self-winding movement chronometer-certified by the COSC.

The outstanding characteristics of the new Mille Miglia Grand Turismo XL GMT include a dual time-zone indication and a representation of the globe at the centre of the dial. The watch uncompromisingly flaunts its sporting and dynamic nature with features such as the oversized 12 and 6 o’clock Arabic numerals and the Superluminova hour-markers as well as the hour and minute hands. Signature features of the Mille Miglia collection are continued with the famous red arrow and the emblem of the legendary race within which Chopard has been associated since 1988. The watch is also fitted with natural rubber strap resembling the tread of the 1960’s Dunlop Racing tyres.

Water-resistant to 100 metres, fitted with a glare-proof sapphire crystal complete with magnifying glass and a screw-locked crown stamped with the Mille Miglia arrow, its generous 44 mm case houses a mechanical self-winding movement chronometer-certified by the COSC – a sure token of precision and reliability. It shows the hours, minutes and central seconds, along with a date window and a central second time-zone hand.

The Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL GMT comes in a choice of steel (black dial) or 18K rose gold (slate-grey dial) versions. As an alternative to the tyre-tread rubber version, the strap is also available in Barenia leather, complete with steel or 18K rose gold folding clasp.

Case:

• Steel or rose gold

• Total diameter: 44 mm

• Thickness: 14.25 mm

• Water-resistant to: 100 metres

• Glare-proof sapphire crystal with built-in magnifying glass effect for the date display

• Screw-locked crown in steel or rose gold struck with the Mille Miglia arrow

Movement:

• Self-winding  ( My guess - it could be a Valgranges A07.171)

• Diameter: 37.2 mm

• Total thickness: 7.9 mm

• Number of jewels: 24

• Power reserve: approx. 46 hours

• Frequency 28,800 vph

• Stop seconds device while setting the time ( It hacks !)

• Bridges decorated with straight-line Côtes de Genève

• Chronometer-certified (COSC)

Dial and hands:

• Black dial for the steel model or slate-grey model for the gold model, with applied Superluminova-coated hour-markers and numerals (6 and 12)

• Hour and minute hands coated with Superluminova to ensure perfect night-time readability

Functions:

• Hours, minutes, central seconds

• Date window

• GMT function: central 2^nd time-zone hand

Straps and buckles:

• Barenia leather or natural black rubber strap (with 1960s Dunlop Racing tyre-tread motif)

• Folding clasp in polished steel or rose gold

Ref. 168514-3001 in steel, black dial

Ref. 161277-5001 in rose gold, slate-grey dial

Seems like at a certain time, either the hour or minute might block the GMT hand...

Kong

and moderator of PuristS Travel forum, I'm afraid that you are right. 

The GMT hand is infrequently used but when it is needed, must give impeccable service. It is usually used when one is tired, drunk, jet-lagged and in a different time zone. At a glance, it must immediately warn you NOT to call home (when hometime is sleeping time).  There must be no need to peer with a magnifying glass or wait until the other hands move out of the way to show the GMT hand.

That is why most GMT watches have a:

• subsidiary off-centre display or
• digital 'jump-hour' window display or
• long central GMT hand or
• skeletonised same-size hour hand.........

Regards,

MTF

The GMT hand is way too small. The dial is a little busy for my taste but there's no confusion that this is a Sports watch.

Love teh Dunlop band.

How is the back? I would assume it is a steel back? Engraved perhaps?

Thanks.

Bob

But overall not too bad...have to see it in the metal.

Thanks Kong

cheers

joe

 

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Right from the time its launch in 1993, the Happy Sport line has proved spectacularly successful. This highly original watch was inspired by the flagship Happy Diamonds model, while adding a touch of refreshing originality and avant-garde lines. Since then, the Happy Sport collection has become one of the brand’s greatest hits.

The new Happy Sport Chrono Mark II presented at Baselworld last year was in tune with this consistent determination to innovate and to respond to women’s ever more sophisticated demands in terms of watches. The 18-carat rose gold or steel chronograph with rotating bezel radiated a resolutely novel style that appealed to active women who enjoy a blend of style and modern elegance.




This striking model immediately lays its cards on the table: blacker than black, monochrome, powerful, minimalist. Its carbon-treated steel case and buckle guarantee impeccable scratch-resistance. Only a diamond, the hardest of all precious stones, could hope to make a mark on it. But instead of any damaging intent, the sparkling white diamonds lend an inimitable touch of radiance and light, spinning freely around the black dial displaying the hours, minutes and seconds. The jet-black shade even extends to the crown, on which onyx replaces the traditional sapphire.

Contemporary, elegant, sporty and discreet, black meets the requirements of a modern and varied wardrobe and matches all kinds of styles, while displaying a natural penchant for the black dinner suit, the quintessence of ultimate chic.


 


 
Blackened steel watch from the "Happy Sport" collection with a black dial and 5 mobile diamonds. Rotating bezel. Quartz movement, water resistant up to 30 metres. Black crocodile strap with a blackened and polished steel buckle.

Also available with a diamond-set bezel (2.20ct).

Ref : 288499-3007
Ref : 288499-2001 set with diamonds


 

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they are press release from Chopard

I just cropped the pictures for a better viewing.

More new stuff coming next week!

Kong

Great pixs n info, Kong! My mind is day-dreaming again! Hehe

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I love the look of the XP. Very classy looking.

One thing I would add to it is a second hand. For me, I like to see that the timepiece is alive.

Thanks for the report!

Bob

Kong,

Since seeing the Chopard LUC XP in rose gold with champagne dial, I have been dreaming about owning it....the slate dial make it even more desirable...hopefully the price point is similarly attractive....shhhh...

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