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That is a multifaceted question…
Or at least my feelings about the watch are such 😊
I like the breath of fresh air certainly - I think the last thing of similar perceived novelty Chopard did was the 8Hz movement more than a decade ago.
The lightness - far from record breaking - and the overall design are certainly pluses.
I could do without the tourbillon (frankly an openly visible 8Hz movement would be a lot more fitting IMHO) and the Zagato connection somehow doesn’t fully become apparent (i.e. beyond the Zs on the dial).
Hopefully it’s the harbinger of things to come, though. The motorsport derived lines at Chopard I found a tad stale for many years and something with this type of thinking and design language could bring the breath of fresh air needed to return Chopard to the stage in this area 🤞🏻
Especially if they manage a couple of pieces with possibly less complicated movements at slightly more earthbound price points as well 😉
Chopard Zagato Lab One Concept
Chopard teams up with Italian automotive atelier Zagato , to launch the Zagato Lab One Concept Tourbillon , a limited edition of 19 pieces . The 42 x 11.15 mm case is made of anthracite-coloured beadblasted ceramicised titanium and so is the dial , adorne...
I knew TM was fond
of the Engine One: www.watchprosite.com And here are some other Chopard-Zagato collaborations in the Mille Miglia line: credit: Hodinkee, Oracle Time & Escapement Magazine But, to be honest, predictably, these pieces don't speak to me. Cheers, Emmanuel ...
What? You didn’t? 😱😂
I can just see a Ferrari V12 powered double bubble roofed go anywhere sand demon with your name on it 😁👍🏻
😂 I was Embarrased they got the Wrong Idea and were so Serious
With a Rail System to move it from Right or Left Hand Drive when needed, a Multifuel Engine with Double Fuel Filters, and a retractable double bubble roof, you know me too well 😋😁
That sounds more like this…
All you asked for including retractable double bubble roof 😁 Picture from: Super-hobby.com ...
My pleasure, M4:
I thought this new release would be of some interest to some of us! Best, Emmanuel
I'm glad you feel the same way, Jason.
Chopard is a brand that really deserves a lot of credit. But this is not my style at all. Best, Emmanuel
That is a multifaceted question…
Or at least my feelings about the watch are such 😊 I like the breath of fresh air certainly - I think the last thing of similar perceived novelty Chopard did was the 8Hz movement more than a decade ago. The lightness - far from record breaking - and the o...
I completely agree with you about the fresh perspective
and the idea that it would be desirable for Chopard to also produce less expensive, non-super-limited-edition pieces. That said, it's obviously not for me at all, but that's of no importance! Best, Emmanuel
I understand that tastes and use cases differ 😊👍🏻
But at the same time deeply appreciate the spirit behind the watch. Reminds me a bit of the freshness of the Magali Mettrailer experimentation at JLC (obviously only from the perspective of an outsider that only seriously got interested into watches a dec...
Now there’s a question 😂🧐
Let’s start with a couple of positives: - I have actually served on the executive board of a Swabian family firm in the past, so at least that aspect I am seasoned in 😂 - I have a lot of respect for Chopard and the family behind. In many ways hat off to t...
Swabians
😁, is it accurate? I am convinced you would make a Great CEO, sometimes to shake things up you need someone from outside the industry to bring in new ideas and processes.
I remember a Purist…
Who was absolutely floored when visiting Chopard as Swabian was spoken widely (he expected French as pretty much everywhere else) 😁 And you are right, sometimes an outside perspective is very helpful but one has to appreciate it’s helpful on the one hand ...
Yes, I really appreciate the creativity,
even if the style isn't for me. Karl-Friedrich Scheufele is really doing a lot of things just right, imo. And the fact that the same brand is able to produce both my Quattro Spirit 25 and this watch speaks volumes about its wide range of products and capa...
Supremely cool! 😎
As you point out, the creativity here is truly outstanding, it's the most imaginative automotive collaboration since the AMVOX watches in my opinion. The case design and material choices are fantastic. Thank you very much for sharing this exciting news wi...
Exciting news, I completely agree, Filip!
Even though this kind of watch is not at all for me, I really admire the way Karl-Friedrich Scheufele is developing Chopard and constantly promoting creativity. Best, Emmanuel
He is truly....
Among the best CEOs any company could wish for in my opinion! I'm going to see if I can find some promotional footage of this one on YouTube.... 🙂👌
I absolutely love this Chopard Zagato Lab One Concept and would have one in a heartbeat if I only could.
I mean if you're going to do a collaboration with a famous car designing house you have to make it car inspired and on that note I think Chopard has hit a home run. Starting from the outside and working in obviously the first striking element is the lugs ...
My pleasure, Marc.
I knew this release would be of some interest to many of us. And I agree with everything you say, even if I don't feel personally attracted to this watch. The style isn't one I respond to, but I'm truly impressed by the creativity nonetheless. Best, Emman...
I am not a fan of co-branding as the results are usually compromised by clashing brands/logos...
...and I also don't really care that one company has a relationship with another...
I completely understand your view here.
However, among collaboration pieces, I would say that this one has the merit of bringing some creativity. Best, Emmanuel
I'd rather say that it doesn't look like traditional L.U.C, but, as you can see from the following photos,
Chopard has already done several collaborations with Zagato. And the Engine One was also very futuristic in design: www.watchprosite.com / Best, Emmanuel ...
