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Usually I prefer black dial chronographs but...
...the Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2016 Titanium/Steel watch is a surprisingly legible and cohesive colour combination.
I like the 44.5mm size compared to the 46mm Mille Miglia XL 2016 Race Edition but the movement is 3rd party sourced.
Tough thinking times ahead....
Regards
MTF
New watches: Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2016 Editions
Classic Racing LIVE and NEW Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2016 watches launched today ADDENDUM: Read more about GPMH winner on Chopard Diary blog site Grand Prix de Monaco Historique The 10th edition of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique will t...
These Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2016 watches look good on the NATO straps
I've never liked the look of these leather straps with the big holes punched out though, so my choice would be for the NATO versions. Cheers, Anthony
The fenestrated leather straps hark to an earlier age
The fenestrations on leather wrist straps and driving gloves were for ventilation in hot humid cockpits. Later, fenestrated steering wheels were the first 'designer' motifs from the 1960s popularised by MoMo. I was pleasantly surprised by the legibility o...
The NATOs are great!
Very much like the colour combinations - work really harmoniously throughout. Will need to check the Ti/SS version to see how it works for me... Do you know the NATO width by any chance? Thanks for sharing these!
Is 20mm a common NATO strap width?
I need to confirm but my plastic ruler says 20mm Surely they don't make 21mm widths?!? Regards, MTF
Usually I prefer black dial chronographs but...
...the Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2016 Titanium/Steel watch is a surprisingly legible and cohesive colour combination. I like the 44.5mm size compared to the 46mm Mille Miglia XL 2016 Race Edition but the movement is 3rd party sourced. Tough ...
One of the first specs I looked for was the movement
I hoped it was the newer in-house version. But I understand the choice to use the 3rd party movement for this series. Perhaps you and I are happy to pay more for the in-house option, but will 500 others agree? The detail I find most interesting is the mix...
GPMH is where I wanted to be this weekend, but work and life were not listening.
I'm happy to see these ones coming, since I was not sure Chopard would keep the rhythm. First thought: We have seen these colors before in 2010/2012, haven't we? Second thoughts: /Details like how the chronograph hands are painted and the brighter appeara...
Having missed GPMH 2016, did you go to any other Chopard-sponsored racing event?
Let's say...in Italy last weekend? MTF
Let's say it was fantastic...
I\'m all relaxed after a long weekend in the sun, with friends and good food. )