Chopard

Last week, a piece arrived in Singapore.

Seldom I see this piece of Mille Miglia Vintage in shops.  Typically available in either Black or
White dial in RG case  (limited production of 250 pieces each).

This piece is a new slate grey!

Understand this watch is inspired by a vintage car dashboard design and likely to be in period
of 1950 to 1960.

It is pretty challenging to photograph so as not to over-power the slate-sunburst dial.

The pictures were taken with flash and without flash, just daylight... there is a slight difference.


Casing is RG 41 mm diameter.  Took with flash.


Closer look...gold lining were on the subdials and the chapter ring for the tachometer and pulsometer scales.




Flash not used, just the daylight through the windows.






 






Using the daylight to highlight the white-lettering 'embossed look' printing.

The dial was still readable as the sapphire was anti-reflective coated ( 1 layer).





The pushers and the unsigned crown are of 18K gold. 




The crown diameter is at a comfortable 8mm while the pushers are 5 mm.





30 pulsation - pulsometer scale and tachometer scale of 60 to 300 km/h.
Minute and hour hands and the raised hour-indices are applied with Superluminova.


Applied hour marker for '12'.



Note the depth, the dial to the casing edge.
It gives a 3D effect with the raised hour islets, applied marker '12' , the3 raised sub-rings and the outer ring with the
hands hovering above them.




The hands






Total thickness is 12.2 mm and water resistant to 30m.



Open caseback displaying the Lemania 1874 manual winding integrated chronograph.
3Hz (21,600vph) with a power reserve of 50 hours.












Chopard has re-finished the components ...











 


The straps are of  hand-stitched crocodile leather with a 18K RG buckle.



Kong




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This message has been edited by Kong on 2009-03-04 02:36:50

Wonderful pics, too, my friend.

A very nice dial, a nice movement, with a very pleasant finish, and a superb case.

What else for this very tempting watch?

Thanks for sharing, my friend.

Best,

Nicolas

This watch is currently at the Chopard boutique in Singapore? Wow!!!

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Can't wait to see it in the flesh. No shots of the white dial?

Thanks Kong

Lionel

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The layout of the dial, colour of the dial, nice case and of course stunning vintage movement are my cup of the tea.

Hopefully, I get to see one in flesh.  Then, ...

Regards

Ling

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and wanted to ask you what was the movement underneath. Glad it is a stunning Lemania 1874 refinished by Chopard. WOW! 

Does the white dial comes with sunburst as well? Cause the picture looks like lacquer/ceramic effect.

I think Chopard should issue chronos like this with the LUC Chrono calibers.

Pat

This message has been edited by patrickau on 2009-03-03 18:10:23

I have not seen the white and the black dial before. 

Pat, I go with you on last input.

Thanks.

Kong

Now this is truly a piece to post on this site and share...

Rare, it definitely is. Beyond nice, it definitely is as well. Those photos of the back were almost "magical".

Thanks for sharing as I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did...

any other MM model you like?

Kong

many thanks Kong,

this is an nice example of very well matching slate grey with RG. actually, a question in mind, how to make/mix this slate grey color? can this color be printed/substituted by enamel? am i asking silly questions?

cheers,

stefan

Thanks Kong, I've always admired this watch. The slate sunburst dial adds depth and fascination to this really tasteful, classic piece.

i've not been a fan of the newer models since i owned a 2001 model, but this is great. there's something about a 'vintage' chrono that takes a lot of beating. does the 1874 have any relationship too the Omega 861? it looks very similar although this one is finished beautifully.

best

Graham

The Lemania 1874 movement, if I'm not wrong was related to Omega 866 for the Pro Moonphase and may have updated to 1866 currently.

Kong

This I fell in love at first sight. I own a L.E. MM from year 2000 with black dial. But, this one with grey dial...... I am coming over to Singapore! Thanks Kong for sharing. Best Regards - PeterZ

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If I am not mistaken, the Omega 861 is also known as Lemania 1873.

From what I read on the web, the 1874 is the decorated-and-without-plastic-part version of 1873. Used in Omega 863 and 864(c.o.s.c). 

Feels like a moonwatch with a different brand, ah?

If only they use the :

Lemania 2310 - Legendary 321-column wheel (I am day dreaming here) or

Lemania 1372 - Breguet 582-flyback

then it would be a totally different story!

Back to earth, I think it is easier and more realistic (and definitely better) to vote for the LUC GT3/10CF to be under the bonnet.

 

 

 

 

This message has been edited by patrickau on 2009-03-06 00:43:50

Graham,

SteveG has a "Lemania" brand watch with a Lemania 2310. He has written a review and here are some photos "borrowed" from the article. (Google - SteveG Watch Launchpad).

This article also shows a few newer watches from Patek, Vacheron and Breguet with the same caliber.

Regards,

Pat

Coincidentally, I was walking in the IFC mall yesterday and this piece caught my eye from the window.  I had not seen it before, and it was instantly recognizable as different from any Chopard Chrono that I know of.   

Today I was in Pacific Place, and there was another one, same case and dial.  So, there are at least two in HK and I hope they fall into the hands of Purist friends. 

What a wonderful watch.

Jeff

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Great pics of a beautiful watch Kong!!!

...that would be a fine addition to my collection!

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