Chopard

Chopard at Baselworld 2013 presented by Marcus Hanke Fifty years ago, in 1963, Karl Scheufele III acquired the jewellery and watch manufacturer Chopard. To celebrate this anniversary, Chopard will present several novelties at a special event later this ye...  

... I am still a big fan of Engine One.... It's so cool. But this year's "horizontal" version... Hmnnn.... Thank you, Marcus! Ken

This newer Engine One version 2 where it's sideways, I'm still a huge fan but not as much because the dial lacks the same depth as found on the original Engine One. I think Chopard should have kept the printed numerals on the sapphire because it gives it ...  

... on the Engine One, but also about some other new models. If I recall correctly, the deletion of the markers and numerals printed on the sapphire was indeed a reaction on customer feedback. Rotating the whole movement by 90 degrees should emphasize the... 

Marcus, Thanks for the personal report. The new Engine One changes fit with the automobile precedence of turning engines 90 degrees round to be transverse engines. This move allowed the British Mini to be invented. LUC call their new movement the Engine O... 

Reading again this report, I see that the new 'Redline' on the inner (rehaut) bezel of the dial for the sportive watches is a good idea. It reflects the RPM red line on sporty dashboard instruments and really makes the watches "pop". ...  

... but now that you have pointed it out ... Generally, I consider this year's Mille Miglia to be the nicest since years, but being honest, I still prefer the smaller ones with the ETA 2894. My favourite still is the one with the engine turned dial, I thi... 

He spent years at IWC and Chopard trying to modernise the look...... :-) MTF

... the Engine One works in 'landscape' and I imagine it would sit more comfortably on a modest sized wrist. It's a good update of the model. Thanks for the coverage, Marcus. Andrew