Chopard L.U.C Chrono One: A Decade with Chopard's First In-House Chronograph
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Chopard L.U.C Chrono One: A Decade with Chopard's First In-House Chronograph

By KMII · Apr 8, 2024 · 29 replies
KMII
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KMII's retrospective on his Chopard L.U.C Chrono One offers a compelling look at a watch that marked a significant horological milestone for both the collector and the brand. This article delves into the enduring appeal of a timepiece that not only introduced Chopard's first in-house chronograph movement but also became a cherished companion, accumulating stories and patina over a decade of wear. KMII's personal journey highlights how a 'first fine watch' can transcend its mechanical brilliance to become an integral part of one's life narrative.

My first post on WPS here was to get a view of the members on the LUC Chrono One and based on the unanimous responses the first β€˜fine’ watch I finally got. 

Now almost ten years with me, the first year almost as a daily wearer, it’s lost little of its appeal. It has some signs of the time, including bite marks from my daughter but then those will forever remain part of the patina and the stories I associate with the watch. 

The watch sported the first in house chronograph movement from Chopard (the GT3 project) with some cool features, a flyback operation, a - for the time - long PR, and the reset feature of the running seconds hand when setting the watch (a rare yet super useful feature).

So here goes ⏱️🐼🏁



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CP
Cpt Scarlet
Apr 8, 2024

Wonderful to consider the connection between this watch and the memories that you have with it. The true meaning of our passion for mechanical watches and everything that they stand for. Keep enjoying it my dear friend ! Best regards Captain

JA
jaspermccrea
Apr 8, 2024

but I agree that it is almost the perfect watch. It took me years to buy mine, and I have never regretted spending the money (and time!). I was to commission a watch it would be like this but with the following slight "improvements" The arena caseback, which I don't think Chopard have made in the steel versions of the Chrono One, but, oh, I love that caseback with this movement Although I like the black dial, I think these silver subdials with the vertical brushed dark graphite from the newer mo

KM
KMII
Apr 8, 2024

How very true πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

KM
KMII
Apr 8, 2024

Still enjoying it, meaning it was most likely a correct choice πŸ˜πŸ‘πŸ»

KM
KMII
Apr 8, 2024

For me there is one thing that would really significantly improve it - namely shorter lugs, like subsequently used on most Chopard watches (would work a tad better with my chicken wrist) πŸ˜πŸ€žπŸ»πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

KM
KMII
Apr 8, 2024

Let me see if I can find pictures of my first batch of cashmere straps… but I first started the custom strap journey with leather, just like most of us I guess πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ Here the first batch of my cashmere straps from many years ago. Still all in use:

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