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Comments regarding finishing and size
Actually I think the two-tone appearance with the gilded base plates and the German silver bridges, as well as the polished flat steel levers looks fantastic. It gives it depth and sets off the functional aspects of the movement.
More critical to me than the movement size are the positions and size of the subdials, and I believe Chopard has got this aspect just right. The dial looks great, and even better on the PuristS edition without the date window perforating the dial.
The Chopard Cal. 03.07-L measures 28.80mm x 5.62mm. That's around 12 3/4 Lignes. The famous Patek / Lemania CH27-70 measures 27.5mm x 5.57mm. The current Datograph Up Down is a little larger at 30.6mm and the El Primero is 29.33mm in diameter. The ETA/Valjoux Cal. 7750 measures 30mm x 7.9mm. But it is also the proportions that are significant. The relatively thin Chopard Cal. 03.07-L achieves this partly with the flat levers which also provide strength. And the column wheel is actuated directly off the pusher.
There is a lot to like about this 'little' jewel of a movement.
Andrew
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Exclusive : The L.U.C 1963 Chrono PuristS Edition
By the kind approval of Mr Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, we can reveal a prototype image of the L.U.C 1963 Chrono PuristS Edition. The images of the final version with the new movement, will be shown after embargo date. Editors Note: New photos added 6th Apri...
Excellent! Congratulations to PuristSPro and Chopard!
A wonderful result of a sincere collaboration between the two companies. Melvyn and Mr. Scheufele, Bravo! Quite an attractive an interesting creation.
This is wonderful news
Am very much looking forward to seeing the new L.U.C 03.07-L movement. This has all the ingredients to be a classic (42mm, steel, hand wound chronograph with exceptional finishing). Dean
Wow!!! Superb news!
Congrats to the future lucky owners and nothing but my appreciation to Chopard and Mr. KFS for indulging us fans with a beautiful watch like this 1963 Chrono. Thanks for sharing this wonderful news, Kong. Cheers, Alex
Looks incredibly promising!
Can't wait to see this piece in person. The movement finishing will certainly be top notch! I still want to see the 1963 Chronometer. amp;fi=112&pi=6189048&ti=903433&s=&t=www-luc-1963-the-quintessential-chronometer That's my favorite Chopa...
Can't wait to see the movement, but the dial looks very nice.
It may well be a new member of the Fine Chronographs Family, an exclusive family, counting only a few, very few members. The hands are superb. As I am very picky, I would love to see mushroom pushers, and two subdials only. But I am veeeery picky. And bor...
Movement - L.U.C Calibre 03.07-L ...
Hi Nico The movement picture, and also the shot of the caseback view (from the rose gold piece) ... Kong ...
Comments regarding finishing and size
Actually I think the two-tone appearance with the gilded base plates and the German silver bridges, as well as the polished flat steel levers looks fantastic. It gives it depth and sets off the functional aspects of the movement. More critical to me than ...
Thanks for these informations, Andrew.
The size of the movement is important to compare with the size of the case. Patek, for example, opted for some clever tricks to house the small movement in such a big case. More often, a small movement can find its place in a 38 / 40n mm case without givi...
Clever tricks?
I agree with your comments on the movement versus case size. The 'clever trick' from Chopard, I believe, is the sloping 'arena' case back. It's as if our eyes are brought into the movement. I prefer this to a 'small' sapphire window and a large bezel givi...
Yes, Chopard too, opted for a clever solution with the way they surrounded the movement.
Here is a case back comparison shot between the VC Les Historiques and the Patek 5070. A difference of 5 milimmeters between the 2 cases. It is noticeable, but is it that much noticeable? That is why I mentionned the " Patek Trick " in te way they designe...
A great example ...
Thanks for showing these classic chronographs side by side. But I personally prefer the Chopard design solution. Regards Andrew Ps. huge congratulations on your 80,000 post. I'm sure there will be much excitement around the forums, but I saw it first! Tha...
Can wait to see the box for this exceptional edition!
It reminds me that I'm still awaiting for the box for my dear 8hz ... Has anyone receives his yet?
Fantastic news!
A great collaboration between Chopard and Purists. The L.U.C. 1963 Chrono Purists edition is a winner chronograph. Very handsome dial and case. Looking forward to seeing more pics of it! Thanks Kong for giving us the good news. Cheers Robin
Added photos LUC 1963 Chronograph HW PuristS Edition
Its mandatory for true PuristS to have one ;) There is a special "consideration" for PuristS early birds....... Regards, MTF
The LUC1963 Chrono PuristS Edition
This is fantastic news. I remember the discussions during the Chopard session at IGOTT2 about a PuristS version. I hope to see this in person. Regards, ED-209
I'm getting one but for Southern California, you'll have to get yours
For PuristS ONLY, there is a special consideration.....exclusively as early birds. Regards, MTF