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Honestly, you have a lot of horological content and a good and daring design in this watch plus a superb quality, and all that in a superb price / quality / horological content. A great watch.
I agree that it is
all those things but brand snobbery seems to be a big factor. It blinds people to what is in front of their eyes.
Another example is the Parmigiani Ionica 8 day. A beautiful watch, fabulously finished movement, great dial and zero recognition. There is a PT one that has been languishing on C24 for about 25% of what an equivalent PP or similar would cost, it's been there for at least 6 months. Incredible!
Another example is the Parmigiani Ionica 8 day. A beautiful watch, fabulously finished movement, great dial and zero recognition. There is a PT one that has been languishing on C24 for about 25% of what an equivalent PP or similar would cost, it's been there for at least 6 months. Incredible!
Wink-wink, nudge-nudge
those used values represent bargains for us. I have seen some of their pieces go for stupidly low prices. e.g. Lunar1 PT, tourbillons. Crazy stuff!
On the other hand the prices of the 16/1860, with the 1.96 movement,, what an amazing watch,,,, are going up. They are selling almost instantly.
On the other hand the prices of the 16/1860, with the 1.96 movement,, what an amazing watch,,,, are going up. They are selling almost instantly.
I noticed that, too. The only thing is that sometimes, their dial design is not much my taste. For example, this dam date at 6 o clock which ruins the dial. Or the indices on some dials.
All agreed
maybe we should ask KFS to make a special Purists dial for this reference?
Then send our watches in for a service, new dial fitting, and certificate.
Then send our watches in for a service, new dial fitting, and certificate.
Amazing level of service
The steel wing is a gorgeous jawdropping piece.
I have a hunch that Chopard is a sleeper brand, and is poised to dominate in the near future.
When I saw the back of your awesome steel wing, I had a thought that if they released a simple looking tantalum piece, with an LUC mechanism...many collectors will go gaga over it.
I agree, but most collectors
don't see the same things as we do. Fashion is a strange thing, but wheels turn.
Regards
Antony
Regards
Antony
Well, the level of service you describe is exemplary. Furthermore...
I believe that is the greatest watch Chopard has ever produced. Ever.
Are others more complicated? Sure. But no other Chopard I think of provides such great technical attributes with an incredibly seductive design. It's top notch!
Michael
you may well be right. The fact that it is more than 18 years old and still looks as if it had been released yesterday shows what a great design it is.
The service? In truth, I'm lost for words.
Warm regards to you and yours
Antony
The service? In truth, I'm lost for words.
Warm regards to you and yours
Antony
Chopard has had some quirky models over the years. And I rather like that quality.
But this one blends it all together. It is spectacular.
I think a restaurant is a perfect alegory to watches!!
Both have a practical nature to them but can be brought to an art form by the dedication/mastery of the artist! I did not know about how good their service is!! I like Chopard even more now with your story about the service, really cool!
I don't know where you
are based, but visiting one of their boutiques is a refreshing experience. Somehow KFS has imbued his philosophy in all his staff. Given how friendly and 'on message' they all are, perhaps colleagues would be a better word?
Regards
Antony
Regards
Antony
I am currently in Scotland but have traveled to a couple of places where they sell Chopard (like Singapore, great store!)
Lolz, i get what you mean!
Great Chopard pieces Ant. Chopard is a TOP notch company and most people do not even know how many pieces they make. It is a HUGE number which shocked me to find out but of course their LUC line is much smaller and of higher quality...
Their service is indeed TOP notch and KFS is a class act as well as being a true horology fan and historian 😉👍
Thank you Justin
I am sure that you are right. I have had this watch for a long time, to see it again, freshly, was to see it anew. What a great watch.
Kind regards
Antony
Kind regards
Antony