Chopard

The perfect stealth watch?

 

Just over ten months into my LUC Chrono One ownership I started wondering bout an aspect of the watch that one probably does not usually attach a lot of importance to - namely its stealthiness. And all that, while not exhibiting any of the characteristics one would generally associate with the term (a black on black design, for instance).

Even though I have worn it very regularly - almost on a daily basis - I only had two instances in almost a year of the watch being 'recognized' - not for being the specific model but at least more generally. And while that may have something to do with the company I keep (not a regular participant at watch enthusiast get-togethers; mind you quite some of my colleagues and most of the senior staff at our company will tend to have at least one expensive watch), I have to say I found the overall ability of the watch to fly under the radar a very pleasant bonus.

Of the two instances, one came from a Swiss colleague, who has been into watch collecting from an early age, and who is senior enough to be able to fully indulge in his hobby; the other one from an Italian one, who may very well have started his collection by inheriting bits and pieces - Patek marketing slogan style. But then again, even an F-117 gets shot down on rare occasions, so I would not consider the instances greatly reducing the validity of my theory.

As said in an earlier post, when working in a 'restructuring' environment, this makes for a really welcome additional feature, as something 'louder', or better recognizable would probably create unnecessary tension - which is wholly absent with the Chrono One. Also makes asking for a salary increase easier

The fact that it is relatively easy to both dress down (as in the pic) or up, makes it a very usable and wearable watch. The minimal water resistance will probably - with good reason - prevent you from attempting anything too sporty with it but basically it can be worn on almost all occasions, where a shirt is appropriate. The ease of slipping under the cuff depends a bit on the nationality of the shirt maker, if you do not use the bespoke route, but as long as you stick with English or Italian ones, you should generally be fine (for some reason the Germans cut their cuffs differently, and there is no way to squeeze it in).

Slowly the time is approaching for the watch to get some additional company - May will probably be the month - and the versatility of the watch is allowing for many more options than are healthy for an easy decision making process; i.e. could easily add either something more dressy, or something sportier, without really feeling I will not be properly covered for the eventualities of the coming year, before I plan on the next buy.

In essence it is a story of the longer I have it, the happier I am with it

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