Chopard LUC XPS in white gold black dial

This white gold black dial version - super cool and understated! I saw it at an AD recently and notice it is discreet and classic yet has an element of fun, maybe with the font of the numerals. The black color of the dial is very black but with a bit of bluish tint (maybe due to the AR crystal). Anyway I feel black dials are cooler than silver/white dials - my personal preference these days as I probably have too many white/silver dial watches.

The movement with the micro rotor is very well finished - alas I didn't manage a good shot of it.

What do fellow PuristS think of this version of the LUC XPS? I also enquired about the new Fairmined rose gold brown dial version but was told by the Chopard boutique in the airport that this is only by special order (ie cannot try it before you decide to buy)

Cheers
Robin

Two words, Robin

By: CaliforniaJed : July 31st, 2015-23:25

That's hot! Best, CaliforniaJed

Thanks CJed!

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 1st, 2015-05:57

I think it\'s more cool than hot actually. Very discreet beauty that is very cool Cheers Robin

I prefer the minimalist L.U.Chopard XP

By: MTF : August 1st, 2015-12:15

The Chopard LUC XP is even more PuristS with no seconds hand. Extra Flatter too...... Fairmined Gold has been used on three watch models so far: The L.U.C Tourbillon Fairmined. The L.U.C XPS Fairmined. The Chopard Green Carpet Collection Palme d'Or Inspir...

Thanks MTF for your inputs and pics!

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 2nd, 2015-05:42

I still prefer the XPS than the purer XP for some reason Yes I was referring to the LUC XPS fairmined you showed in your pics. Really a beauty inside and out! Cheers Robin

Clean and simple.

By: MichaelC : August 2nd, 2015-08:47

If I were frequently in cuffed shirts, a watch like this would be desirable.

Glad you like it too Michael

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 3rd, 2015-05:58

that gives me more faith As you always have good taste Cheers Robin

Underrated

By: Horologically_minded : August 3rd, 2015-04:52

I've been eyeing several dress watches. The VC Traditionnelle was at the top of the list for some time (thanks to your many pics Robin!) but Chopard's LUC range is making it tough to decide. The XPS and Quattros are just so beautiful! Fantastic finishing ...

Very nice

By: KMII : August 3rd, 2015-05:51

If my next watch is to be a dress one, this is definitely one of the short list candidates. I suppose an XPS for me, too - even if the lack of the second hand makes it purer (but not a COSC certified chronometer that way IIRC, if that matters to you).

Thanks for your feedback

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 3rd, 2015-06:00

The XPS is pure enough for me to honest. No need to be pure until 2 hands only Cheers Robin

Good points John

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 3rd, 2015-05:59

But the VC traditionelle is hard to beat The VC is a lot more traditional. This Chopard LUC XPS is classy yet fun at the same time Cheers Robin

Please be fair with my mind my dear Fairmined

By: kolosstt : August 3rd, 2015-13:20

Thanks for opening that discussion jrwong23, I am one of the more complicated ones, so I am in favour of the XPS. For some reason, the three elements, (1) Chopard logo, (2) small seconds and (3) L.U.C Swiss just add up to a valuable layout of the dial. Ac...

Agree kolosstt

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 4th, 2015-06:44

from all the pics I saw, the LUC XPS Fairmined\'s dial is a killer!! I wish I can see it in person too Cheers Robin