Chopard

Please click here for Part 1 of Chopard Visit. Please click here for Part 2 (a) Fleurier is really tranquil and the air is really fresh! The view from the top of Chapeau de Napoleon is breathtaking. It is cooler too. Chapeau de Napoleon is a hotel-cum-res...  

Kong, It is interesting to find out that if we randomly select the watches from PP, VC, AP, Breguet and other high end brands for FQ test, how many of them will be able to pass the test. Regards Ling

is this only for Chopard watches or open to any swiss or european made watch? if it is open to any then is it similar to geneva seal quality, but not confined to watches made in geneva? it looks fascinating, but i was a bit confused as all the staff are L... 

Hi Graham Answers to your questions: As mentioned in my post, the FQF certification is opened to any Swiss or European brands. It is more than Geneva Seal which focuses on aesthetic. The FQF is a combination of aesthetic and technicality-cum-functionality... 

Will FQF accept watches from private collector to go through the Flueritest? If yes, I am interested to pick some of my watches to FQF for my own satisfaction. It would be interesting to see the results. Regards Ling

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Graham, In a previous inteview with Mr KFS, the FQF was described and the founding committee. click here The only LUC staff in Kong's photos was Mr Wehrli. The others were either restaurant or FQF personnel. Regards, MTF On Qualite Fleurier IW: Since the ... 

Kong, Thanks again for another great report and pic! -MW

Why does the FQF ban plastic from movements? It seems a completely arbitrary material to ban. Just as "avante-garde" materials are ill-defined. So polyester is banned, but if you mix some unnecessary chopped strands of graphite fibres into it, it's OK?

The first part should be from the tradition. As for the second part, does composite qualify as 'avant-garde' ... I will have to ask. Kong

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Is that a Mille Miglia sending in for a Fleurier seal? 1. Other than the 9.96 QF, are there other LUCs with the Fleurier Seal? 2. Does Chopard plan to Fleurier Sealed all their LUCs in the futrure? 3. Can a watch have BOTH the Geneva (movement) and the Fl...  

1. Yes, at the moment only L.U.C Cal 9.96 is for the FQF certified model..the ref 161896. 2. I doubt so. Firstly, though it is a logical test and beneficial to the owners, it is difficult to pass the tests. And not many know about this certification versu... 

Another extremely interesting article from your trip to Chopard.  So, now that you've seen what a watch goes through in order to obtain the Fleurier seal, do you feel more motivated to make your next purchase a timepiece that has achieved this distinction... 

Kong, Thank you again for the lovely photos of the FQF. Here is my contribution: Best, MSB...  

Very impressive setup at the site. Proud that one of my Chopard watch was certificated there, the quality and testing facility make me felt confident when I put on my chapard each day. Hope that Chopard would bring more model went through the certificatio... 

Hu Great report however without trying to undermine Chopard which I'm sure is a great manufacturer of fine time pieces. I am a little dissapointed with what is acceptable in terms of the various parts. Clearly, the parts that are refused should be refused... 

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