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CHRONO ONE - is it a ground breaker?

 
 By: Horolographer : November 4th, 2007-01:25
What is interesting about the presentation by Fredrick was that he reminded all at the Chopard Dinner Launch of the Chrono One that there had only been a handful of new chrono movements being launched over the past few decades. In comparison with the development of several types of tourbillons (I guess he meant the double triple axis etc) which is a hallowed complication, there had been little technological development over the years where Chronos are concerned. The Chrono One has several patents to its name and I am sure others more learned about the watch is able to share the details of the special features (do a Google and you can find several sites reporting its achievements).

What is curious though is that there are several collectors have intimated that they would have preferred a manual winding movement for a chrono instead of the automatic 60 hr reserve. I am ambivalent about this but a manual movement would probably have been more interesting movement viewing.

For me, the open subdial, while brings a new aesthetic design change, it makes the watch quite difficult to read - esp with the overlapping markers. I have to admit that I am a classicalists and would prefer a more subtle dial.




Cheers
Harry Tan
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This message has been edited by Kong on 2007-11-09 13:29:13

No need to Google: It's ALL here >>>>>

 
 By: MTF : November 4th, 2007-01:45

Thanks Harry for the photo and your first impressions of the watch.

I am also a little bit "classique" and prefer a simple dial as well as a handwind chronograph. Don't miss Kong's upcoming interview of Karl-Friedrich Scheufele talking about 'possible' re-interpretations of Le Chronographe by L.U.C. AND Chopard........ hint hint   smile

Meanwhile, folks  -  no need to Google when all the PURE information about technical innovations and patents for the Chrono One are here on PuristSPro :  click here



Decoration under dial cannot be seen by anyone (except watchmakers); all L.U.C. watches have it.

The see-through dial is a special one-off version (100 pieces) as a celebration piece of Chopard's 1st automatic, integrated fly-back chronograph with COSC rating. Come to think of it.......can anyone think of a current true Manufacture movement with those specifications?

Of course, it is easy to understand why Chopard is making great chronographs again and want to show off the decoration inside (perlage) with the see-through dials, when you also see the passion in their leader!

 

Taking photos of K-FS is not easy because he speaks with his hands and is always very expressive!
smile

Regards,

MTF

 PS. I know photo below is not the Chrono One but I like the crank!  smile


This message has been edited by MTF on 2007-11-04 02:30:34

The Crank is superb. what model is it? [nt]

 
 By: G99 : November 12th, 2007-15:38
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Welcome to Chopard Forum, Gmhutton. The model is...

 
 By: Kong : November 12th, 2007-20:35
The L.U.C Tourbillon Titan SL .

Please click here    for more details.

Please let us know if you need any other information.

Kong

I'm opposite of you and MTF, so I actually like the sapphire subdials

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : November 4th, 2007-11:32

It's what draws me to the watch in terms of aesthetics.  I don't mind the automatic but I do agree that a manual would have allowed for better eye candy. 

Do you have a picture of the display back Harry?  Thanks!

Cheers,
Anthony

 

The display back...

 
 By: Horolographer : November 6th, 2007-07:33

 

Cheers
Harry

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 This message has been edited by Kong on 2007-11-09 13:30:46

Thanks Harry! [nt]

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : November 6th, 2007-09:53
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