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Chopard Academy in Tokyo

 
 By: KIH : December 2nd, 2014-07:02
If you are reading this, many of you already know what are so good or great about Chopard and why, how. I have attended " Chopard Academy " to attempt to teach people who may know Chopard, but not much about its Men's watch and history, etc. Thanks to Cho...  

Chopard revision course

 
 By: MTF : December 2nd, 2014-10:07
KIH, Thank you and also Hirota-san for such a comprehensive revision course about CHOPARD. Many facts were forgotten and now I am well reminded why I like this brand, its people and the products. I always say that first it is about the People and then, th...  

PR is not enough for Men's area in Japan...

 
 By: KIH : December 2nd, 2014-14:45
... so, Chopard needs these events more and more.... Ken

Thanks a lot Ken for the comprehensive report!

 
 By: foversta : December 2nd, 2014-14:21
I would like to attend similar presentation here in France. But not in Japanese. ;) Fx

Hahaha...

 
 By: KIH : December 2nd, 2014-14:47
... when the brands CEO visits, there is always translator. When these things would happen in France, there would be a translator. Of course. Various people speak various languages and the watch market is global.

Outstanding post dear Ken

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : December 2nd, 2014-16:22
One to return to as reference Yours Damjan

Thanks, Damjan!

 
 By: KIH : December 2nd, 2014-18:25
There are a lot we don't know about Chopard yet. Would love to know more! Ken

Now this is the kind of post I come here for

 
 By: Esharp : December 2nd, 2014-21:16
Ken, many thanks for a very interesting and enlightening post! I'm not interested in a brand's association with a film festival, or motor-racing/sailing/golf, or individual well-known faces; I'm interested in the integrity and quality of their products, t... 

This IS the discussion I come here for...

 
 By: MTF : December 2nd, 2014-23:55
Esharp, You wrote: "I'm not interested in a brand's association with a film festival, or motor-racing/sailing/golf, or individual well-known faces; I'm interested in the integrity and quality of their products, the passion they have for what they do, and ... 

Indeed, you're absolutely right...

 
 By: Esharp : December 3rd, 2014-00:34
MTF, I should probably have been a bit more nuanced when I wrote that. In my case, I was thinking of the 'glamour' associations - you know, a film or sports star being paid to be a 'brand ambassador'. Those generally turn me off (as does that term!). Nor ... 

Superb article, Ken. I was particularly interested on what you wrote on the micro rotor.

 
 By: amanico : December 2nd, 2014-21:44
And Automatic movements. While I cannot disagree on this list, and our dear Baron, either, as I think his automatic Patek he posted houses this movement, and as the JLC Cal 920 made for Patek and VC is, undisputably a great movement, I would also have inc... 

Agree with including Lange Automatic, too!!!

 
 By: KIH : December 3rd, 2014-14:56
Superb, very, very accurate movement at any position! Ken

Ken, thank YOU!

 
 By: CaliforniaJed : December 3rd, 2014-22:35
That was a great read. I must admit that it had not occurred to me that Chopard's stainless steel cases were forged. Very interesting. Hirota-san and I agree -- two of my favorite watches house two of his top 3 automatic movements! Best, Ken

Pleasure is all mine!

 
 By: KIH : December 4th, 2014-01:35
I have admired the L.U.C line for a long time and still realized that there are a lot to learn. This is the brand we should keep our eyes on. Ken

Observation

 
 By: MervC : December 3rd, 2014-22:43
Just an observation: The subdial is darker than the rest of the dial on the poster (first pic), but different from the real models (2nd and 3rd Pic) 3 different models ? This message has been edited by MervC on 2014-12-03 22:46:35 ...  

Merv, the image in the poster is a rendering I suspect...

 
 By: CaliforniaJed : December 3rd, 2014-22:53
so the color may be off. If an actual photo. the subdial may appear darker simply because of the lighting. The watches in the second and third pictures are two different years. The former, you'll note. does not include "QF" in the dial. The latter, which ... 

Thanks for the post Ken!

 
 By: patrick_y : December 5th, 2014-00:27
Watched all the videos and they reminded me of my visit to the Chopard factories in Fleurier and Geneva. Also was introduced to Fairmined (R) gold. Thanks for the post. And I agree with the list of the three movements; those are truly exceptional movement...