Chopard

Viewed the ChronoOne Stainless Steel,
the Flyback Chronograph at the Boutique yesterday.

First impression  ...

The dial is straight-forward legible and good contrast.  Truly understated.
Have a wish at that moment, hoping the dial is enamel.
The look is right with the minute marker '40' in correct orientation.

A small part but important - complementing with the new reinforced and thicker
'Cousu Main' (hand-sewn) straps changed the tactile feel. 
It feels more luxurious than the initial gold model with thin straps.

Next, the smooth positive feeling when actuating the chrono-pushers
accompanied by an elegant clink is simply a pleasure and Chronograph lovers
should try it for yourselves to believe and receive the gratification.
Above all, the value of this piece is very attractive.


Our friend, Soeren aka Axisskin has shared with us his purchase here ,
just add some close-up photographs for your viewing pleasure


Kong


For the specifications, please click here .




Case diameter 42mm and thickness is 13.20mm.
This stainless steel case version production quantity is limited to 500 pieces.




The dial is black with white radial-guilloched subdials.  A slight bluish tint is due to the double anti-reflective coatings.








Rhodium-plated Hour and Minute hands, hour-indexes are with Superluminova.




Date disc with black background, blend in with the dial.
(Great to see this change, as the press release showed a white background date disc)



The chronograph second hand is very steady and could indicate to quarter of a second.




The top surface of the caseband is brushed while the bezel is polished.
Nice contrasting appearance by varying the texture of the surfaces.


The magic push-buttons!













 
The L.U.C Calibre 11 CF with a 22K gold rotor...
Power reserve of 60 hours, with small-second reset on demand.  This movement hacks once the crown is pulled to the
second position.




The L.U.C Cal 11CF has 3 innovative systems which are patent pending.
 
(1) The reset function operates by means of a lever pivoting three supple hammers, thereby ensuring
optimal return of the counter hands and also cushioning the reset action (patent pending).

(2) The L.U.C Calibre 11 CF also includes a “small seconds reset” function combined with a movement stop feature
for a precise time setting (patent pending).  Similar to 'Saxon-matic of A. Lange & Sohne"  but with a choice at which period of the
entire minute you wish to set the time.

(3) the self-winding mechanism winds in both directions and comprises a unidirectional gear device (patent pending).
This system avoids the loss of energy, ensuring an optimal winding speed via the gold oscillating weight



The column wheel (on the left)...


 


 The Variner  (Variable Inertia) Balance which normally used in L.U.C higher end (or priced) movements for
improved precision and is supported by a solid sturdy balance bridge for better shock resistance.

For more information of the working of the Variner Balance, please click here.






Comes with a steel deployant buckle.

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