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Chopard LUC 1963 Chronograph PuristS Edition watch: Owner Review

 
 By: MTF : January 13th, 2015-05:26
Chopard LUC 1963 Chronograph PuristS Edition watch: Owner Review My love affair with the new LUC 1963 Chronograph PuristS Edition was evident even before the watch was conceived. That almost looks like an oxymoronic juxtaposition of cause and effect. How ...  

This is not a watch ...

 
 By: nilomis : January 13th, 2015-08:24
MTF, The PuristS' Edition is a work of art. Great and professional review of an outstanding chronograph. Basically is a simple chronograph, classic and chic. A true Purist watch. Thanks for the review. Cheers, Nilo

"Basically is a simple chronograph, classic and chic"

 
 By: MTF : January 13th, 2015-09:04
Nilo You took 8 words to say what I did in 2100 words. :-) MTF

Nicely done, MTF.

 
 By: CaliforniaJed : January 13th, 2015-16:08
I was surprised, though, that you omitted one crucial data point. I am referring, of course, to the bee count. :-) 18? Best, CaliforniaJed

Great review Dr. MTF

 
 By: timctang : January 13th, 2015-16:33
I'm loving mine. Thanks PuristS and Chopard making this dream come true!

Melvyn, this watch certainly gets my attention

 
 By: lhk1 : January 13th, 2015-22:24
I have no reason not to like the Brand, especially the people behind the Brand. I also find the movement is very interesting and beautiful in terms of its depth, layout and finishing. I also have no complaint on the case, hands and buckle. But the dial ma... 

Context is Everything

 
 By: MTF : January 14th, 2015-02:23
Ling, Choice is the definition of Luxury, so your uncertainty about juxtaposition of Roman and Arabic numerals is fine. The context of history and rationale for choices made are important. For example, all Cartier Tank watch dials have Roman numerals........  

Melvyn, thank you for the explanation

 
 By: lhk1 : January 14th, 2015-06:16
Now, I see the thought behind the execution of the details. Regards Ling

I'm rapidly growing to like the Red....

 
 By: timctang : January 15th, 2015-17:05
I too was wary of the Red before the watch came in. Before seeing the watch in person, I would have opted for metallic yellow gold or rose gold colored chronograph hands as the differentiating color. But wearing the watch and looking at it on my wrist now... 

It's better to look good in-person than on PR shots

 
 By: MTF : January 20th, 2015-05:13
Tim, We have to live with our watches; the 'window to the soul' and all that. So, we designed our PuristS' Chronograph with normal usage in mind. Not as James Bond in the dark of night (luminova) or Space Rangers diving through the mesosphere. :-) I don't... 

Gosh, I feel...

 
 By: KIH : January 14th, 2015-06:47
... I missed the big opportunity :-( The more I read, the more drool drops..... damn! Very nice review and very nice watch, indeed. Ken

Some pieces still available to PuristS

 
 By: MTF : January 14th, 2015-08:47
Ken, There may be pieces still available, especially for PuristS. if you have any trouble at Chopard-Japan, please get back to me urgently and I can try another channel for you. Regards, MTF

Manufacture Recommended Price

 
 By: MTF : January 14th, 2015-08:50
...for steel version is CHF 28,000 equivalent in your home currency, including tax. That was on the press release. Regards, MTF

Chopard review

 
 By: ED209 : January 14th, 2015-18:50
Wow, great review MTF. Congrats on seeing this watch all the way to production status. You must be proud. Very nice chrono. Regards, ED-209