patrick_y
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Exquisite!
I remember the bees! I'll have to pay closer attention to the difference in the lugs the next time I have the original 1860 along with the newer one. I only noticed the brushed side on the newer one (vs the polished sides on the original). Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
It's always nice to have options.
Chopard L.U.C 16/1860 Revolution Edition, or the OG 16/1860/1. Each puts a grin on my face. Cheers, Jed ...
Thanks Emmanuel.
Yes, I am quite fortunate to be the keeper of both of these, each a cherished bookend in my Chopard collection. We'll see where it goes from here! Cheers, Jed
Exquisite pieces Jed. My Alpine Eagle XPS says hello.
Such great taste you have! I tried on this one and I like it very much too. The Metalem dial is exquisite. Chopard: Chopard Alpine Eagle Xps Photo Review With Bracelet Micro Adjustment 298623 Models In Mountain Glow And Monte Rosa (not mine, picture taken...
Thanks, Patrick.
I got to see the new blue dial 1860 last week, too. It's a stunning piece. With 3 watches sharing this movement in my collection, though, I am going to have to resist the temptation to add a 4th! Cheers, Jed
A truly superb pair 🙌🏻👌🏻👍🏻
I would love to add one of the two or both at some point. The closest I get currently is the sporty cousin from back in the day 😊👋🏻 ...
I have a soft spot for the sporty cousin, too!
It's a handsome one and I would not be surprised if Chopard finds a way to reintroduce it to their current collection at some point. Cheers, my friend. Jed
That would be nice indeed…
But I find they probably feel good with the AE covering that part of the market nowadays 😊🤷🏻♂️
Could be.
I think there is room for a dedicated L.U.C sport watch (or two). The AE sits outside L.U.C, even the XPS. (I think?)
I need to practice my French! Hoping to visit in the fall!
In truth, though, my French is non-existent at the moment! ;-)
Permit me to inquire...
Permit me to inquire. Is there one that you seem to gravitate to more often? Not necessarily one that you like more - can't choose between your "watch children." But is there one that seems to speak to you more often? I really like the 1860 in all its var...
Happy to answer that, Patrick.
But the answer is no, I really enjoy them both. I prefer the case of the 16/1860/1, the lugs in particular, and I am delighted by the hinged caseback and its hand-engraved beehive. I prefer the dial of the Revolution Edition, both color and absence of dat...
Exquisite!
I remember the bees! I'll have to pay closer attention to the difference in the lugs the next time I have the original 1860 along with the newer one. I only noticed the brushed side on the newer one (vs the polished sides on the original). Thanks for shar...
The fact of the intervening 2.5 decades demonstrates the timelessness of this classic design.
Nothing "dated" about either one (well, except in the literal sense, for the OG -- but that's not a bad thing!)
I couldn't agree more!
It's such a validation of the vision KFS had for the brand waaaay back when he launched L.U.C as a manufacture. I hope this doesn't come across as vanity, but iit validates my own taste, too. When I first fell in love with the 16/1860/1, and I was fortuna...