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Mark, hope you are staying dry today!
Superb write-up and photos! Thank you for this. Your XPS is stunning 👍🏻 Of the two, it’s the 1860 all day for me. It’s more visually interesting. And the dial color warms things up. While the second one, although nice, leaves me a bit cold / wanting for more. That being said; I have not seen them or tried them on, so what do I know 😂Couldn’t agree with you more , that often times, a piece needs to be revisited a couple times (both in the metal and in photos). The analogy that comes to mind is a “second showing” of a house. Keep us posted my friend!
Comparing Two Exceptional Chopard L.U.C Pieces: The Poinçon de Genève L.U.C 1860 vs. the L.U.C Qualité Fleurier . . .
L.U.C 1860 – A Refined Classic Revisited IMHO, Chopard has been knocking it out of the park for the last few years. The L.U.C 1860 was unveiled during Watches & Wonders 2023—a re-introduction that draws inspiration from the original iconic 1860 model....
Thank you, Mark, for this very interesting comparison review.
My choice would be "poetic expression" (very well said). Moderate size and Metalem guilloché dial are winners for me. But both are steel and I don't warm up as much to white metals as to colored ones. So I'm hoping they'll do a yellow or pink gold 1860 so...
Thanks for your expressing your hopes for a yellow or pink gold 1860, Emmanuel!
Rumor mill is hinting that this 1860 may be discontinued by the end of the year. Perhaps, a successor may address your wish.🤷
Mark, hope you are staying dry today!
Superb write-up and photos! Thank you for this. Your XPS is stunning 👍🏻 Of the two, it’s the 1860 all day for me. It’s more visually interesting. And the dial color warms things up. While the second one, although nice, leaves me a bit cold / wanting for m...
😂🤣😂 You did a great job of expressing my initial thoughts with both pieces, Jesse!
Then, once I saw them in the metal a couple of times and analyzed the photos multiple times, I started to admire both for their unique attributes. Thanks for your thoughts, my friend! Stay dry!🍻
Wonderful watches
I have this Qualite Fleurier and actually find the relative monochromatic aesthetic very compelling. Of course there are multiple finishes to enjoy on the dial (see below). I also love the slim case design. It is one of my favorite and most versatile watc...
Ah, the L.U.C Qualité Fleurier immediately reminds me of you, David!😁
I know you were one of the first to ‘pull the trigger’ on this monochrome beauty (well stated)! Would you agree that this makes a great strap monster? Curious to hear your thoughts?🤔 Thanks for reading and enjoy this beauty!🥂
I had a couple made from Jean Rousseau in the city, and they certainly work! I enjoy the provided strap as well.
If your heart is going one way or the other, my advice is to follow that! It wants what it wants, as they say!
Those are a couple of stunning Chopard's.
Of the two I much prefer the L.U.C. 1860 as the dial and overall look is more to my taste and I find the dial of the L.U.C. Qualite Fleurier is too stark but both are really great watches. I am a big fan of maison de Chopard and I like most of what they p...
Wow Marc - thanks for sharing. Had no idea
about this great looking model. About to go down a rabbit hole… - Sebastian
Thanks for sharing this, Marc!
That’s great to read about how much you love your L.U.C Sport 2000! And as you stated, both of these pieces in my comparison take inspiration from your piece! Thanks again, my friend!🥂
Salmon 1860 for the win!
I recently acquired LUC 1860 after nearly a year and a half wait, and all I can say is wow. It's by far the favourite dress watch in my collection: ...
Congratulations, my friend!!!🎊🎉🍾🎈
I would argue both are winners in the end! Congrats again and welcome to the site!🥂
Outstanding article, thank you! I vote for poetic expression.
But I must agree with your observation about the space below the subdial. A half marker or something would make it much better, IMO
Thanks for chiming in, Michael!
I really love that 1860! But once I realized the space under the subdial, I can’t unsee it!😔 Happy Friday, my friend!🥂
FUN post, Mark!
This was my vote: The Qualité Fleurier never quite did it for me. Not a big fan of the syringe hands and the numbered chapter ring on this particular piece. But the main thing is the pie pan dial. I like pie pan dials, but on vintage pieces: ...
Awesome, Craig! I never knew you had the L.U.C 1860! Belated congrats!!!🎊🎉🎈🍾
I love those pie pan dials!😍😍😍 I wish Omega would produce some pieces with that dial!🤞 HAGWE!🥂