CaliforniaJed
[Purist]
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CHOPARD WOW #10
Friends, we have arrived at the tenth Watch of the Week. After this one, I feel it is time to take a rest with respect to this series. My hope in beginning the series of posts was to remind you just how special our PuristS relationship is with Chopard, and how special Chopard watches are. We will revisit this series of posts at some point in the future, no doubt. For now, though, it is only fitting that the Chopard Watch of the Week # 10 be the new L.U.C 1963 Chronograph Purists Edition.
We've said much about this watch, and it is detailed extensively in the two posts hyperlinked below, one from MTF and the other from AndrewD. In addition, the sticky post atop the Chopard Forum describes how PuristS may reserve one of the 50 limited edition pieces. It is worth repeating, though, that this watch truly represents that special relationship we have with Chopard. It is a vision fulfilled for PuristS and for Karl-Friedrich Scheufele. With respect to KFS, it fulfills his dream for Chopard to create an L.U.C manual wind chronograph from the ground up -- a dream appropriately fulfilled and celebrated on the 50th anniversary of his family's ownership of Chopard. For PuristS, it is the answer to the questions that were asked of us at IGOTT II in Las Vegas in 2011 - what would a PuristS chronograph look like, what would it feel like?
That KFS and Chopard have done this -- built this movement and case for us, for PuristS, really means something. It stands for something real, something pure, apart from the marketing muscle so many manufactures flex every day (Chopard no doubt included). It is one of the many reasons that I am such a fan of Chopard, and of my fellow PuristS.
I cannot wait for mine to deliver.
Best,
CaliforniaJed
Details of the watch:
L.U.C 1963 Chrono PuristS Edition
Case
Material Stainless Steel
Total diameter 42.00 mm
Thickness 11.50 mm
Water resistance 50 meters
Crown Stainless Steel with L.U.C. logo
Crown size 8.00 mm
Crystal Glare proofed sapphire
Case back Open
Movement
Type Mechanical with manual winding L.U.C 03.07-L
Diameter 28.80 mm
Thickness 5.62 mm
Number of jewels 38
Power reserve 60 hours
Frequency 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Finishes Bridges adorned with Côtes de Genève motif
Certificates COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Control) & Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark
Dial Black dial
Hands
White hours, minutes and small seconds’ hands
Red sweep seconds-hand as well as hour and minute counter hands
Functions and displays
Central hours and minutes
Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Chronograph function:
Sweep seconds-hand
30-minute counter at 3 o’clock
12-hour counter at 9 o’clock
Strap and buckle
Hand-sewn black alligator leather lined cognac-toned alligator leather with Stainless Steel Pin Buckle
Reference 168556-3001
Limited edition 50 pieces
Case
Material Stainless Steel
Total diameter 42.00 mm
Thickness 11.50 mm
Water resistance 50 meters
Crown Stainless Steel with L.U.C. logo
Crown size 8.00 mm
Crystal Glare proofed sapphire
Case back Open
Movement
Type Mechanical with manual winding L.U.C 03.07-L
Diameter 28.80 mm
Thickness 5.62 mm
Number of jewels 38
Power reserve 60 hours
Frequency 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Finishes Bridges adorned with Côtes de Genève motif
Certificates COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Control) & Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark
Dial Black dial
Hands
White hours, minutes and small seconds’ hands
Red sweep seconds-hand as well as hour and minute counter hands
Functions and displays
Central hours and minutes
Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Chronograph function:
Sweep seconds-hand
30-minute counter at 3 o’clock
12-hour counter at 9 o’clock
Strap and buckle
Hand-sewn black alligator leather lined cognac-toned alligator leather with Stainless Steel Pin Buckle
Reference 168556-3001
Limited edition 50 pieces
CHOPARD WOW #10
Friends, we have arrived at the tenth Watch of the Week. After this one, I feel it is time to take a rest with respect to this series. My hope in beginning the series of posts was to remind you just how special our PuristS relationship is with Chopard, an...
Excellent choice, Jed. It was logical to end wit this one, but...
For a moment I thought that you just received it! ;) I hope that it will be soon. All the best, my friend. Nicolas
Well, if the post encourages quicker delivery, my secret mission will have been fulfilled!
But in truth, counselor, this one is worth the wait. ;-) Best, CaliforniaJed
Like waiting for your daughter to be born
The dates keep changing. First it was 2013........ :-) Seriously, it could be before Christmas this year but I'm trying hard to get the early batch in November. Unlike human babies that can be grabbed like Caesar, we have no similar procedure in the watch...
Stunning, and a question
What was the publicly disclosed MSRP of the one with date? I see from the sticky what it was for this one. Thanks!
Pricing
... is available on the E-boutique on for all the models in the catalog. Best, CaliforniaJed
I can't wait too!
For PuristS who ordered this to receive theirs and share here! That day will come soon and I will love to see some of your wrist shots! :) Cheers Robin
An honorable mention for this WOW, Jed!
All Chopards (L.U.C.) are special, but this one definitely takes the cherry. Can´t wait to learn about you getting yours!!! Take care, Alex
Just a big thank you for this creative and informative
WOW series. It was great to see all the pieces and really appreciate an extraordinary manufacture. Best to all, Tim
My pleasure, TIm.
There is plenty more to come, but 10 weeks of WOW seemed like a good place to take a break. (And I hope you and others will fill the gap with pictures and posts of your own!) Best, CaliforniaJed
