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Live Pics of Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2014 - 5N ROSE GOLD Editions
After sponsoring the Grand Prix de
Monaco Historique for six editions since year 2002, this year's 7th
Edition of 'classic race', Chopard does something differently. Instead
of issuing one Chronograph version, 2014 will see Chopard launches three
versions - a Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Automatic, a Power
Control and a Chronograph.
That's not all. There is a 5N Rose Gold variations of the three versions!
The construction is similar to the Titanium/Steel versions ( click here to access the post). Case diameter is 44.50mm with middle Titanium caseband, flanked by a 5N Rose Gold bezel with aluminium insert and a solid caseback engraved with the logo of the Automobile Club de Monaco. The dial is silver colour with white outer rehaut ring instead of yellow. The hour and minute hands are gold plated to match the gold crown and chronograph-pushers. The movements are the same as the Titanium/Steel versions with the COSC certified Valgrange workhorses.
The Rose gold versions are attractive and it should appeal people who like an added touch of luxury. These gold versions are not limited editions.
That's not all. There is a 5N Rose Gold variations of the three versions!
The construction is similar to the Titanium/Steel versions ( click here to access the post). Case diameter is 44.50mm with middle Titanium caseband, flanked by a 5N Rose Gold bezel with aluminium insert and a solid caseback engraved with the logo of the Automobile Club de Monaco. The dial is silver colour with white outer rehaut ring instead of yellow. The hour and minute hands are gold plated to match the gold crown and chronograph-pushers. The movements are the same as the Titanium/Steel versions with the COSC certified Valgrange workhorses.
The Rose gold versions are attractive and it should appeal people who like an added touch of luxury. These gold versions are not limited editions.
Some photographs of the prototypes for your viewing and comparison ... see which you prefer afterwards.
Grand Prix de Monaco Historique - Automatic Version or the V6 ( Ti/ Steel/ 5N Rose Gold)
Similar construction as the Ti/Steel version. The bezel, hands and screw-down crown are of the gold theme. Central second-hand instead of single yellow colour, it is black with white tip!
SuperLuminova applied on the hour-indexes, oversize '6' & '12" and also on both the hour and minute hands.
Titanium caseband is matt brush-finished contrasting with the Rose gold bezel circumference and crown.
Fine details on the dial ... grooved centre area, separate rehaut rings with precise hour-indexes cut out.
Screw down 5N gold crown, flanked by the raised Titanium protector.
Solid steel caseback engraved with the logo of the Automobile Club de Monaco and secured to the caseband with allen-key fasteners.
Titanium/steel deployant buckle with black Barenia calfskin strap.
The Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Power Control or the V8 ( Ti/ Steel/ 5N Rose Gold)
Gold-plated hand for the power reserve indicator.
Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chronograph or the V12 ( Ti/ Steel/ 5N Rose Gold)
Same diameter, but because of the outermost rehaut ring is white... give an illusion it is slightly bigger than the Ti/Steel version.
This close up of the 5N gold crown and pushers, give another fine detail away ... Note the sides of the crown-protectors, the front-facing side is gloss-polished while the side is brush-finished.
Even the chronograph pushers are of two textures - glossy on the outside while the inner areas of the cavities are microblasted matt.
Similarly, with solid steel caseback with the emblem of the Automobile Club de Monaco.
After seeing these 5N Rose Gold Collections, what are your thoughts, comparing to the Ti/Steel Collections?
Kong
Related Reads:
1) Live Pics of Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2014 Collections , please click here.
This message has been edited by Kong on 2014-05-15 09:54:29
Live Pics of Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2014 - 5N ROSE GOLD Editions
After sponsoring the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique for six editions since year 2002, this year's 7th Edition of 'classic race', Chopard does something differently. Instead of issuing one Chronograph version, 2014 will see Chopard launches three versions...
I like how the gold is used in a very subtle manner.
The watches look good. But I much prefer the spirit of the Ti/steel collections and heavy yellow accents. Thanks Kong.
I'm usually not a fan of two tone watches but these are tastefully done
Quick question - does this rose gold chronograph V12 version come with a matching Nato strap as well? Or is the Nato strap only for the stainless steel version? Cheers, Anthony
The presence of the black aluminum bezel insert helps this watch tremendously.
Like some others, I am not in general a fan of two tone watches, but the gold in these is so subtle that I enjoy it -- it adds complexity without being overbearing. Best, CaliforniaJed
