Reply With QuoteI had this LU Chopard Diver for a while and sold on the forum - not sure if still around. LUC have the in house movements, and I assume the Geneva Seal as opposed to the standard Chopards which include the Mille Miglia watches
In my research for VC I see Chopard is one of the few brands with geneve seal approved movements. But don’t see any here.
Interesting ref article: https://poincondegeneve.ch/en
Martyn
I had this LU Chopard Diver for a while and sold on the forum - not sure if still around. LUC have the in house movements, and I assume the Geneva Seal as opposed to the standard Chopards which include the Mille Miglia watches
Last edited by mtagrant; 3rd October 2019 at 22:07.
Nice one - bezel reminds me of a Yachtmaster?Originally Posted by mtagrant
I had this LU Chopard Diver for a while and sold on the forum - not sure if still around. LUC have the in house movements, and I assume the Geneva Seal as opposed to the standard Chopards which include the Mille Miglia watches
Dial super unique
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
This is my Quattro LUC
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
It does a little - strangely just picked this up yesterday...
I have a Time Traveller One
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Nice - something special about that but sadly wouldn’t fit / suit me.It does a little - strangely just picked this up yesterday...
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
And the movement which I really like, especially the micro rotor
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
...and mine. Love the unique look.
[IMG][/IMG]
This is definitely on my wish list.
I have a Time Traveller One
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
That's a beauty.I have a Time Traveller One
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I had this one. Sold it on the forum years ago
It’s a Luc Pro One Sport Orange. Lovely watch. An in-house 4:96 LUC movement which was a work of art
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
One of the most beautiful watches I’ve had the pleasure to own,
Superb watches. I have two deep watch regrets. Selling a brand new Gen 2 X-33 (my first sale on Sales Corner, and the one of the two most stupid). My second mistake: Selling a Chopard Mille Miglia with an in-house flyback movement; it was beautifully made. I sold it for a Rolex that was not as well finished, frankly.
Last edited by redsox78; 4th October 2019 at 09:53.
I love, love, love the font used for the Arabic numbers on this.
simon
This is my Quattro LUC
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I've been drooling over the new Alpine Eagle since it hit the press this week, even to the extent of looking it up online at dealers to see prices and availability. The fact that it is WAY outside my price range hasn't seemed to mater!
Chopard and especially the LUC is one I would like soon. I think they are lovely, as someone mentioned, a great micro rotor movement too! This would do nicely....
From monochrome - https://monochrome-watches.com/chopa...-xp-navy-blue/
I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes the Alpine Eagle. It's not been universally liked, but I think it's quite stunning...
...but I also like the AP Code 11.59 :)
simon
That's just about perfect. Would need an entire culling of the collection to get it, so will have to find a cheaper alternative!Chopard and especially the LUC is one I would like soon. I think they are lovely, as someone mentioned, a great micro rotor movement too! This would do nicely....
From monochrome - https://monochrome-watches.com/chopa...-xp-navy-blue/
That really appeals. Quality and individual styling.
...and mine. Love the unique look.
[IMG]
Gray
Some really great watches here. That Alpine Eagle has got me thinking, oh and that blue dial LUC - just beautiful. Where is the best on line place for a deal on these?
A Mille Miglia GMT panda chronograph has been on my want list for a while but I never seem to have the right money when the right watch appears.
This one:
I bought my Time Traveller One from https://watchesofmayfair.com/
simon
I too have been drooling over the alpine eagle.
Good to hear others are - I didn't get much reaction from others on my thread so thought it was being universally hated on!
The one issue I have with the new Alpine Eagle is the movement finishing level - it feels a bit lacking.
Fair, but I know id lose interest in movement gawping after a few wears so Im telling myself I could live with it.
Id need to find it at a fairly hefty discount though, or wait until they start appearing used.
Agree on all accounts, the two selling points - the bracelet and that dial. If they live up to the hype I can live with the sub par finished movement.
First up is to try one on though....
The dials are lovely. Do you prefer the blue or the grey? Im undecided!
If you do have a try on would you mind taking some pics IRL?
I think I prefer the grey, but in some pics it feels 'washed out' compared to the blue dial which looks a deeper colour. So one reason to see them side by side!
Will hope to get to the Lon boutique next week, I believe they should be viewable there and will take some pics!
Excellent! I don't quite trust the renders.
I used to really like the Mille Miglia range but my tastes have changed, the LUC divers look good and I’m just slipping over the fence towards liking the Alpine Eagle.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes the Alpine Eagle. It's not been universally liked, but I think it's quite stunning...
...but I also like the AP Code 11.59 :)
simon
I like that!
I’m really liking the new Chopard Alpine Eagle. There’s a lot to like and the more choice for us is only positive.
I got sick of all the negative comments on HODINKEE so left the following post with some of my thoughts:
A brilliant SS sports offering by Chopard.
Many commenters lacking any objectivity and showing ignorance and lack of knowledge. Just jumping on the bandwagon of popular easy comments.
Yes Chopard are late to the party but it’s been 5 years in development. Would you rather watch brands not bother competing and we all just buy Rolex, AP and PP and wait a decade on a list to be granted approval to buy? Or battle on the grey market?
Being objective the name is awful. Maybe they just could of called it Alpine but the Eagle bit? Also the date window placement is not brilliant, but, date windows are favoured by consumers and if it went in at 3 or 6 it would have ruined the Roman numeral layout. Not sure but i would have put it at 3.
The steel used is revolutionary not only due to its hardness, allergens quality and superior scratch resistance but the look in person is incredible. Way better than the competition. Also ethical. We should applaud the innovation.
The design isn’t a copy, it’s derived from the 1980 launch of the St Moritz. How different can any SS sports watch look? If you want to call it a copy of the AP RO then so is the PP Nautilus and every watch after. The screws are in fact done properly and engineered purposeful. Take note AP, Hublot. Some people have commented that if B&R took some flak so should Chopard. I disagree. B&R did keep their unique design language honest but no other effort was made, they chucked in a cheap Selita movement and no innovation.
The dial texture is nice but obviously subjective if you like it or not.
In house quality movement that fits the case.
Size is just about right. I would have liked a tad smaller maybe but that subjective and the large bezel makes it feel more like a 39mm watch.
Price wise cheaper than AP, PP, VC etc and in reality we don’t need to go on the grey market and pay multiples of the RRP. Surely this is a good thing for GENUINE collectors and buyers, as in people that actually want to buy and can afford to?!
I think it’s a good offering from Chopard, it adds an alternative and the more competition in the market is only good for us consumers. I’ve had several AP Royal Oaks, had the PP Aquanaut but it’s not fun if you can’t buy them and can’t afford RRP x2 etc.
Well done to Chopard for some innovation.
Last edited by champagne_james; 6th October 2019 at 13:46.
Well said that man.
Mille Miglia Gran Turismo
Bought via the forum and sold via the forum! One watch I seriously regret selling and miss a lot. However, needs must at the time!
Super build quality, excellent timekeeping, a lovely movement to admire through the back... and the strap smelt of vanilla!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Last edited by pinpull; 6th October 2019 at 17:10.
Now that is just beautiful!Chopard and especially the LUC is one I would like soon. I think they are lovely, as someone mentioned, a great micro rotor movement too! This would do nicely....
From monochrome - https://monochrome-watches.com/chopa...-xp-navy-blue/
I've not tried it on yet - size should be ok, but due to the all dial nature, I am slightly concerned about it wearing 'large'. But otherwise, one of the nicest watches released by a major brand in the last few years.
I think it will wear just fine, 40mm is OK even if all dial(IMO anyway, my Shorokhoff is 40mm and all dial and I don't think it wears too large even on my slim wrist).
Definitely agree on your last point.
I reckon you're right on the fitting. Micro-rotor movements are so cool, yet so under utilised. I hope more brands start to use them in their mainstream offerings.
Posting Permissions
