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I hear you :)
However much some of us prefer our watches date free, lots of 'conventional' watch buyers are happy with one. At the same time, I am still somewhat unsure, where the boundary lies - i.e. do the marketing departments of watch manufacturers simplify things for themselves by extrapolating the date as a feature conclusion from lower price ranges into the upper ones, or is the demand for and necessity of offering a date as pronounced with more expensive watches, too. In this case the small seconds subdial could easily play the counterpoint to the brand name on the upper part of the tonneau case on its own 
As for 50 pieces, maybe the P17? 
L.U.C Heritage Grand Cru: new “tonneau” chronometer
Chopard is adding to its range with a “form” chronometer in 18-carat rose gold featuring pronounced curves, conceived in the same way as an exceptional wine and relying on the finest watchmaking skills. L.U.C Heritage Grand Cru Equipped with the only tonn...
Think they should’ve omitted the date on this one, for a change.
It’s alright on the regular style version, but this one would’ve looked so much the better without the date display muddying things.
I think it looks outstanding.
I am not bothered by the date. Better without? Maybe, but for how many watches can we say the same thing. I find the overall dimensions interesting - almost square. Yet it looks more vertical of course. I love the shape, I have a tonneau Carl F. Bucherer ...
Would have been amazing...
...without the date. The shaped movement is beautiful and rare these days.
Stunning...
And I feel the date function has been executed impeccably- it doesn't deter from the overall curvaceous symmetry, and provides functionality in a slender form. Micro rotor, slim movement... Geneva hallmark all add to the appeal. Lovely addition!
Just like the previous heritage L.U.C watches
Porcelain-style means it is not grand feu enamel fired at 800 degrees C. Like both the L.U.C 1963 Chronometer and the L.U.C 150 The Tribute. Both those watches had no date because they used the huge hand wind pocket watch movement in the style that would ...
I agree with the others...
In that it is a superb watch overall but that the date is somewhat unnecessary or even detracting from the whole. I hope a special, date free version will get made in a couple of years
I think it is a matter of REAL demand
Online, many commentators and armchair critics pronounce their "preference" for dateless watches but in the real world, the vast majority of watches sold have date displays. Thus, until those people actually buy and create a real demand, we won't get it. ...
I hear you :)
However much some of us prefer our watches date free, lots of 'conventional' watch buyers are happy with one. At the same time, I am still somewhat unsure, where the boundary lies - i.e. do the marketing departments of watch manufacturers simplify things ...
Too late
The answers to your questions are Yes and Yes. As for the next anniversary watches....we need a longer lead time. Regards, MTF
Can’t say I’m pleased to be classed as an armchair critic naysayer, but so be it if I must be pigeon-holed.
Irrespective, it’s up to the company to serve up the alternative, especially as they monitor social media channels such as these for feedback – well, here it is, now the ball’s in their court. If I may be further so bold as to help their design department...
We are all, by definition, ' amateurs', in the French meaning
PJS, We are all armchair critics, so please don't feel bad. I put myself forward as Chief Armchair Sitter! Well, at least the moderators are amateurs because when full time watch industry calls, PuristS moderators have to resign their commission here. We'...
The reason for that Mille Miglia not having a date
It's because it has a "supercharged" L.U.C engine inside. The movement is from the L.U.C 1963 Chrono PuristS Edition, which had the date disc deleted and Geneva Seal homologation. Thus, the 90th Anniversary Mille Miglia commemoration watch has an upgraded...
I know :)
Was just trying to strengthen the case, especially since a version of the movement exists with a date, as used in the non-Purist 1963s
Charming new release from Chopard!
They for sure have a winner! Can´t wait to get to try some of their wines as well. Kudos to Mr. KFS for his continuous pursuit of his passions. Cheers, Alex
Something about the case shape is very voluptuous....
You feel like caressing it. Not good for the watch surface if you keep rubbing it absent-mindedly Regards, MTF
Let me present the world's fastest live photos of L.U.C Grand Cru
I happened to be at the factory late August (with embargo note, of course), and here are the live photos! Very well made dial. Thin, super dress watch. Wonderfully finished back. The curved shape fits the wrist well. I really like this one... Nice dress w...
Thanks for the in-person photos
Ken, Thanks for the personal photos. Usually, the next metal at L.U.C is either white gold or platinum after the rose gold launch edition. Regards, MTF
Missed reading your reviews MTF
great post and thanks a lot for sharing this. The form movement is beautiful ! So is the dial. Personally I think the date is perfectly fine here Cheers Robin
It's a mystery
Robin, Nice to see you back on PuristSPro too. It's a mystery how the L.U.C Tonneau watch escaped my collection....so far. Back in the mists of Time, I passed on the old L.U.C 3.97 as it was called then. I even passed on the rare 200 piece Prince of Wales...