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I had the chance to compare the LUC Sport against a rival...
I visited a nice jeweler this past week and looked closely at the Chopard LUC Sport 2000 (silver dial/bracelet) and the AP Royal Oak 15300. Both are very nice watches, of course, but I was struck by the comparison, particularly given the cost of the latter. While there were differences in the style of finishing--the AP has many more polished surfaces, which make the watch more eye-catching--I couldn't see any reason to think it was of higher quality than the LUC, whether in terms of construction or finishing, movement or dial, case or hands.
Good work Chopard! You've removed yet another rival from the pool--I'll gladly keep the Chopard rather than lust after an AP Royal Oak. Seeing is believing!
DJK
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ArmisT reviews his Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 'Jumbo' ref. 16202, comparing its wear to other APs and discussing its role as a potential 'exit piece.'
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I had the chance to compare the LUC Sport against a rival...
I visited a nice jeweler this past week and looked closely at the Chopard LUC Sport 2000 (silver dial/bracelet) and the AP Royal Oak 15300. Both are very nice watches, of course, but I was struck by the comparison, particularly given the cost of the latte...
As a fan and owner of products from both brands
I have to say that the LUC Sport is fighting well, even though above its weight division, so your conclusion is actually very favourable! Of course, in the next weight division, the LUC with superior 1.96 or 9.96 movements have the clear advantage. MTF
A few clarifications...
Hi, Daniel, First, to me, the AP name is no edge. As much as I love AP and am well known for having collected specifically AP for a very, very long time, when I look at a watch, I look at the watch, not the brand. That said, my "naw" was not about you lik...
Thank you for the detailed response
I have high respect for your vast experience with watches, and must count myself an amateur in comparison. Nevertheless, as a philosopher, I cannot cede the definition of value to economists, and, as you imply by including discussions of finishing, neithe...
This is an impossible discussion to have, on the internet and ...
given the undefined parameters we are faced with. Honestly, if you had simply said, "I really like the Sport 2000" or "I prefer the Sport 2000 to the 15300" I'd have replied, "good on ya, congratulations! Very nice watch!" But "I couldn't see any reason t...
You are probably correct...
And certainly what ultimately matters is personal preference. Yet, I don't think it odd to discuss other objective matters like finishing, construction and design. In fact, that is what we do in many of the threads on this website. And through those discu...
Don't misunderstand...
Hi, Daniel, I'm all for open and engaging discussion, but discussions have to go both ways. Since you raised the points, I'd appreciate understanding where you are coming from so I can address those points - in agreement, disagreement, or other. Otherwise...
I think you chose well.
For me, the LUC remains a very good, albeit inconsistent looking, watch range and I would any day choose a LUC over a ROO.
What if we put LUC movement into ROO case?
Does it constitute a perfect choice? Regards Ling
Not for me... in fact
for me, it would make it even worse. I know many like the RO and ROO but its really not for me... especially the ROO.
Just realised I am ambiguous (spelling)
I mean LUC should stay in a LUC case and adding a ROO case will make LUC worse for me as opposed to a LUC movement in a ROO case making the ROO worse. Again, that's just how it is for ME.