Chopard

Even though it is not my birthday today, let's think of and celebrate the Swiss National day instead. I call this constructed picture the "Maximum 919".

Dear PuristS,

 

I was forced to be more reading than posting over here during the last weeks, because of a broken elbow that delayed this post. But now, I'm getting back as the bone continues to heal.

 

Instead of a 1'000th anniversary post, I'm going to celebrate my community membership in strong relation with my very personalized watch.

What else could it be but Chopard's Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Edition, which I first introduced to you here:

www.watchprosite.com

I'm still a huge fan and the following picture essay can hopefully establish some understanding why this is an exceptional piece to me.

  Firstly

As we shouldn't be blinded, and also my slowly growing experience in the world of watches shall allow some constructive criticism. I think it is natural after the watch spent many hours on my wrist, in my hands and under the loupe. It's in the nature of my zodiacal sign to search until I find certain elements that could be improved or considered slight imperfections. Do you see them, too?

 

1 -- Applied markers not always perfectly aligned

2-- I might be confused by the number print and registers that do not always appear to be consisted. Why is the 0:   a) under the black marker;   b) touching the black marker;   c) next to the black marker?

 

3-- If you look long enough, maybe there is some different gap between the strap-to-lug-surface

Please don't get me wrong at all, yet as little as I wanted a perfect wife, I do love each of these pictured aspects. Nobody will hardly notice without a loupe and without spending lots of time trying to find something.

Moreover for the above findings that are related to the dial construction, I have to say that I admire Chopard for taking the challenge of a rather complex dial assembly. With a little bit of engineering background, you could easily say that the majority of dials out there is much simpler in terms of manufacturing tolerances of so many different components (structured dial <-> inserted hour markers <-> aligned minute ring).

 

  Secondly

As I was told when I was a boy, that you should always maintain your fantasy, here it is:

 

If I could, I would be dreaming of a dial that has:

/the sub-dial logo and description below the center pins, so that in the zero position you can fully see them.

/the 'Minutes' placed on the right side, which would be forming a circle from 'Hours' to 'Minutes' and 'Chronometer'

 

What do you think?

 

  Lastly

As I said above that I am still a huge fan, here are some more beauty shots and hopefully the pictures speak for themselves:

## I like the thick and glossy print on the minute ring as well as the reflecting black frames around the SuperLuminova of the hour marker.

## Thank you Chopard for that window

## Yes to dials with character

Unique Mythique?

 

Quickly summarized, Chopard's creation is to me:

• A sporty companion reflecting the aspect of modern racing from the casing, to the dial and the movement.
• An exciting dial with lots of structure and being brushed, it guarantees nice colourful plays with light.
• Thanks to the effort of the Chopard boutique Zurich, I got the watch with the right 919 engraving on the back; and therefore will always use this watch as great story teller.

 

 

Last but not least, few words to the readers.

A big thank you goes out to all PuristS and let me say that it is a pleasure being part of this community. I enjoy this forum a lot and very much appreciate the atmosphere as well as all your valuable contributions that taught me so much. Thank you!

 

With best regards,

kolosstt

Appreciate your opinion and feedback.

Interesting idea about the strap. Maybe it's time to get a leather strap and verify?
As far as it concerns my elbow, today, I'm attempting to go back on the evil's machine that broke it.
Will work, hopefully.
Kind regards
Kolosstt

Even with the magnified photos, it took me a while to see the difference between the perfect and less so markers.

I have to agree that without a loupe and too much time laid in bed with a broken arm, I would not see them.

Regards,

MTF

This message has been edited by MTF on 2016-08-02 03:21:33

... and you know what I mean!
I hope you are still enjoying yours and it gets the wristtime it deserves.
I would love to put yours next to mine, and see if the markers are all the same on both or how they differ.
Kind regards,
kolosstt

And like most of them, the 919th is very thorough and well considered I am yet to try the 919 but your detailed dial shots have done a lot to make me curious to do so - thanks for that

To a speedy recovery and many more posts here! Always a pleasure

It is very natural that the Porsche 919 will disapper and with it the Superfast 919. Superfast was there before and it will be there afterwards but the dial and caseback are special to me.
Either you go and try it on, or I'll show you when we meet.
Best regards,
Kolosstt

If they have one next week, otherwise I'll take you up on the offer Thanks in advance!