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MichaelC shares a deeply personal account of his Chopard L.U.C 8HF Chronometer, detailing why he initially put it up for sale and his subsequent decision to keep it. His narrative explores the conflict between his passion for the watch and a contentious incident involving a photo and brand perception. This post offers a candid look at the emotional connection collectors have with their timepieces and the broader implications of brand relationships.
to ask to remove your post cos of background That is just sad---so much for freedom in today's world I always thought that brands are here because of us not vice versa One thing though ... I don't get how "Nonetheless, this site has never been about censorship......" goes along with previous sentence "Well, someone from Chopard emailed WatchProSite and explained that an "LUC watch" was not "appropriate" with that "type" of weapon. I only found out after my post was removed." I was also baffled w
Because losing almost $4000 on 1 Chopard can't be a model for success! It is a difficult topic for sure. If I asked, I think the photo could have been left. But my attitude was it was already removed without telling me first, so don't do me any favors now. And it should not be my decision as the one who made the post. I understand your questions about censorship. And you are correct - those sentences do not support each other. If there was one thing in Chopard's message to WPS that made me laugh
but I know you know that dear Michael Anyhow it is truly ridiculous that LUC is not appropriate but "Regular is" You have strong point there... Our passion is fueled by many things and that things take their roots from many things including our Nationalities, "nature and nurture part of equation"...emotions....memories...madness...if you take that from us you better shoots us
Your remarks are valued, and I agree. I will say, many PuristS messaged and or emailed me privately to see what was going on. Our communal passion will never be taken away.
A artistic shot of a watch with a gun does not strike me as a controversial photo by itself, even if one abhors gun violence. Perhaps a smoking gun would be a bit much, but that is pushing it. Photographing the watch with certain things, like roadkill, would be universally distasteful. Such a photo would be removed and I think it\'s better to let this site police itself. Too many fine watch brands come across as being overly engineered and sanitized. Every luxury watch brand wants their products
I believe it was someone in the PR department. I don't think it even matters who sent the message. Whoever sent it obviously has the authority to represent the company, and did so. I also agree with your other remarks. You get it, completely. In the end, I bought the piece in the first place because I fell hard for it, so yes, as I move past the discontent, I can return to just enjoying the watch.
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