Chopard

Hi All, As always I turn to all of you very well informed and opinionated watch enthusiasts. I would love to hear everyones opinion on these pieces, which they like better, why, and anything else you would like to add about each. No parameters here, or sp... 

I tried the Chrono One on my wrist today for the first time. In person, it's much more striking than I've seen in photographs. This message has been edited by GregE on 2008-03-02 21:07:47...  

Hey Greg! So you finally...finally.....got one. Its a great looker "on the wrist" and the chronograph function and action is one of the best....can you confirm? Alas, I could not read the chronograph counters as my eyes are always drawn to the date disk a... 

Hi MTF, As you know, I bought the watch sight unseen based primarily for the movement -- first in-house chrono, limited to 100 pieces, sort of "special" care construction, whatever that means. Mine does have a solid and silky pusher movement as you descri... 

...so I could see this magnificent piece. I am very close to pulling the trigger on it, however noone in NYC seems to have this piece available. It was my mistake, I thought that you were viewing at the AD, but it seems as though you are the proud owner. ... 

No message body This message has been edited by sdd7820 on 2008-03-04 04:14:39

“L.U.C Chrono One” Concept Watch was issued for the 10th anniversary of Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier so it was not made at the Geneva factory, geography being the primary qualification for a Geneva Seal; it just ain't possible L.U.C. Chrono One was cra... 

Ive only seen pictures of the movement, however it looks beautifully finished. I wasnt aware of how the Geneva Seal is awarded, thank you for clearing that up for me. It seems as though this watch and movement are very special. I have been hearing that Ch... 

The 1st series of 100 pieces of LUC Chrono One is a celebration of 10th anniversary of LUC factory at Fleurier. They have been given extra special hand crafted attention and adjustment in honour of that....all 100 pieces...slowly...one by one...hence the ... 

No message body This message has been edited by sdd7820 on 2008-03-06 00:48:53

and a few further thoughts on the "pre-series hand assembled" nature of the Chrono One - MTF, are you sure Chopard uses the term "pre-series?" This has very specific, very important definitions in the industry, not much different than "prototype" In fact,... 

...for your excellent insight. It is obvious to me that both watches are fabulous pieces and ones worthy of having in any collection. Im going to the Chopard boutique in NYC this weekend to try BOTH on at the same time! I never thought these two pieces wo...