ThomasM[PuristS]
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Chopard LUC 1963 chronograph with manual wind in house caliber
May 07, 2014,06:46 AM
After finally seeing and handling the new Chopard LUC 1963 manual wind chronograph, I understand what all the excitement is all about.
The movement design is beautiful - so architectural, so three dimensional, so much depth. Finally, a movement to give the previously unparalleled Datograph a run for its money in the beauty of design department.
At first I was unsure about the hands - I usually prefer a high quality but simple hand design - thick perfectly finished baton hands; properly pitched alpha hands; or gracefully elegant feuille leaf hands, perfectly lengthed to dial details. But examining the unique hands of the 1963 LUC up close and under a loupe, I'm now a believer.
It goes without saying the dial, case and movement are superbly finished.
The unique touches are what make it a standout.
Bravo!
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Chopard LUC 1963 chronograph with manual wind in house caliber
By: ThomasM : May 7th, 2014-06:46
After finally seeing and handling the new Chopard LUC 1963 manual wind chronograph, I understand what all the excitement is all about. The movement design is beautiful - so architectural, so three dimensional, so much depth. Finally, a movement to give th...
brushed case
By: p.boxster : May 7th, 2014-09:40
The 1963 is special in every detail. Next to the hands, the whole case is very special with its brushed side and the rounded shape of pocket watches... ...
In my humble opinion...
By: chris russell : May 8th, 2014-10:45
The PuristS Edition of the LUC 1963 Chrono looks 101X better than the 'standard edition'. An amazing design job. The lack of date is much to be preferred, the steel case, the black dial, everything is for the better and in a big way. Congrats to all invol...
Looks great
By: tom2517 : May 9th, 2014-08:55
And I read an article where Philippe Dufour put Lange and Chopard LUC's finishing ahead of Patek.
Still far from the Datograph
By: Goldenlutin : June 7th, 2014-13:49
Well, one can like it and praise the finishing but, IMHO, it is hardly comparable with the perfection of the Datograph or any classic hand-wound caliber. Why? Because you really see that the Chopard chronograph movement was designed to be AUTOMATIC, i.e t...
I too don't quite 'get' it...
By: Mostel : June 18th, 2014-23:23
It's a very very nice watch, no argument, but I don't see why this is an uber collectors collector watch....to the degree that has been spoken about it... The story of the watch moves me very much. And I know the work and passion that has gone into creati...
Here it is
By: MTF : June 18th, 2014-16:12
Are you getting one? Special "consideration" price for PuristS until July.... Regards, MTF ...