Chopard L.U.C Time Traveler One 168574-3001 Review

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CaliforniaJed recounts his steel-themed visit to the Chopard Boutique in Selfridges, London, where he explored several L.U.C models. His post offers a hands-on perspective on the L.U.C Time Traveler One, Reference 168574-3001, and other steel L.U.C watches, highlighting their design, movement quality, and perceived value.

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Hello, all! I have been absent from our forum for a while, but always peering in, and I finally had a spare day (in London!) to catch my breath. Free from any obligations, I took a walk to Selfridges to stop in the Chopard Boutique there. It's one I had never visited. Thanks very much to Sales Associate Christopher Beer, who was a fantastic host.

I decided to make it a steel-themed visit, given the supply of steel L.U.C watches present. First, I saw the Time Traveler One, Reference 168574-3001. In all candor, it was incredibly tough to take this off my wrist. What a fantastic watch. The 42mm case is a perfect size for this watch, and the dial is a contemporary take on what can look like a very old school layout on many world timers. The orange luminous material on the hour and minute hands, the orange seconds hand and markers help make this one fresh. From the backside, the 4 Hz L.U.C 01.05-L will look familiar to those who already know the 1937.

Paired here with a lovely Chopard pen! (Sadly, rollerball rather than fountain pen, or I might have snatch it up!)

Key Points from the Discussion

The L.U.C Time Traveler One, L.U.C Perpetual Twin, and L.U.C 1860 XPS are identified as excellent examples of 'affordable luxury' within Chopard's offerings, particularly in steel.
CaliforniaJed provides a detailed impression of the L.U.C Perpetual Twin, praising its steel case, perpetual calendar complication, and the quality of its L.U.C 96.51-L micro-rotor movement at an 'unbelievable price point'.
The L.U.C 1860 XPS is highlighted as potentially the best value in the L.U.C line, noted for its slim 7mm profile, elegant steel case, and functional date display.
The author expresses a personal preference for steel as a case material, appreciating Chopard's execution in this material and admitting to resisting impulsive purchases during the visit.
The discussion also touches on the convenience of Chopard boutique locations in London, including Selfridges and Harrods, and a temporary New Bond Street location during refurbishment.

The Discussion

CaliforniaJed

Mar 12, 2017

Time Traveler One on the wrist.

amanico

Mar 12, 2017

How did you resist and not take it with you? It is one of my favorite Chopard. [nt]

CaliforniaJed

Mar 12, 2017

I haven't left London yet... :) [nt]

amanico

Mar 12, 2017

Ha! I am looking forward to seeing your " plane wrist shot " then. ;) [nt]

CaliforniaJed

Mar 12, 2017

Next up, Chopard Perpetual Twin

What a watch, what an incredibly beautiful perpetual calendar watch, in steel, at an unbelievable price point for a movement of this quality. The L.U.C 96.51-L powers this 43mm watch. Again familiar territory for Chopard, in a tried and true way - microrotor movement, twin barrels, 27 jewels. This was the first time this watch has been on my wrist. It will happen again, I have no doubt, hopefully as my own.

CaliforniaJed

Mar 12, 2017

And finally, a Chopard L.U.C XPS in steel.

This may arguably be the best value in the L.U.C line. At 7mm thin, it wears incredibly well. It may be steel-cased, but it is nothing short of elegant, and superbly functional with the date tucked away at 6 beneath the seconds subdial. Another one that was difficult to leave behind.