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Sunday, June 1st, 2008

A Quality Milestone...L.U.C Qualite Fleurier

"But the most serious one is the Fleurier seal, it is the most logical quality stamp, it tests the watch and not just the movement alone." Quoted by Philippe Dufour in the August 25, 2006 The Business Times (Singapore). The L.U.C Qualite Fleurier (QF)  is inspired by a 1950s Chopard model.  As it is manufactured in Fleurier, it pays homage to the brand's founding father, Louis-Ulysse Chopard.  Slightly slimmer, the new model has retained the exact proportions of its predecessor. The charact...

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By Kong: Sunday, June 1st, 2008-14:10 | comments (0) | photos(28)

Interview: Karl-Friedrich Scheufele - Chopard L.U.C.

Substantial sections of this article were published in iW magazine (June 2008). This unabridged version appears by courtesy of FineLife Media Inc.   INTERVIEW:  KARL-FRIEDRICH SCHEUFELE – CHOPARD DRIVER AND WATCHMAKING MARATHON "RUNNER"   By Dr Melvyn Teillol-Foo and V.L. Kong     © MTF @ PuristSPro.com   Co-President of Chopard, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele has taken on the company's technical products in the Watchmaking Division...

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By MTF: Sunday, June 1st, 2008-13:39 | comments (0)

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Quick Impression : MM GT XL Chrono Speed Black 3, Ref :168459-3008

This Speed Black 3 (Boutique Exclusive and limited to 1,000)  excited me when I saw the visual and the Press Release materials just before Basel 2008.I believe many of our friends here attracted to it too. Though knowing the design and movement are the same as last year 2007 GT XL  Chrono.Perhaps many of us like Black or stealthy sporty watches.This Wednesday received information, 2 pieces arrived in Singapore with the MM GT XL Chrono 2008.Also received several emails and a few text messages from ...

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By Kong: Thursday, May 29th, 2008-17:40 | comments (3)

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Chopard Singapore-PuristS Event, 5 May 2008

5 May 2008, 7pm at Equinox Private Dining   We had the pleasure to  organize another Chopard PuristS event  for the Singapore PuristS to view and try on the L.U.C 2008 novelties.  Thanks to Chopard Asia's Mr Maxime Labey (Managing Director), Julien Wong & Charlotte Char and the L.U.C Master, Patrick Wehrli for making this event happened. It was held at Equinox Private Dining, located on the 69th floor of Swissotel The Stamford. Imagine having your exquisitely ...

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By Kong: Friday, May 9th, 2008-09:18 | comments (0) | photos(2)

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008

Chopard Malaysia - PuristS Event, 29 April 2008

29 April 2008,7pm at Chopard Pavilion Kuala Lumpur A small focus group of PuristS  and Guests of Chopard were invited to see (and try) the current collection of L.U.C and to learn more about the fascinating craftmanship and engineering behind from the L.U.C Master ...'Master Patrick Wehrli'.  At 5:45pm,we left our hotel for Pavilion. Poster display in our hotel corridor A short relaxing 10-minute walk, we arrived. A shot from the second floor to cover the majestic new Double-storey Chopard ...

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By Kong: Saturday, May 3rd, 2008-10:58 | comments (0)

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Grand Prix Historique de Monaco Series - From the Beginning

Chopard's Grand Prix Historique de Monaco Series Another Prestigious & Exceptional Range of Racing Watches for Passionate Enthusiasts Background The Grand Prix Historique was started by Michel Boeri ( President of Automobile Club of Monaco) in 1997.  His original intention was simple - to organise a one-off vintage car race as part of the commemorative celebrations of the 700th anniversary of Monaco's ruling family, the Grimaldis.However the response was tremendous. The drivers and collectors of...

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By Kong: Sunday, April 27th, 2008-10:02 | comments (0)

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

Chopard Baselworld 2008 novelties

Chopard Basel 2008 - L.U.C Chrono One Flyback (RG & WG):  click here Chopard Basel 2008 - L.U.C Tourbillon Tech Steel Wings:  click here Chopard Basel 2008 - Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono Speed Black:  click here Chopard Basel 2008 - Mille Miglia 2008 GT XL Chrono:  click here Chopard Basel 2008- Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2008 Chronograph:  click here Chopard Ladies Basel 2008:  click here Latest INNOVATION: Chopard to unveil High Frequency Escapeme...

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By Kong: Thursday, April 3rd, 2008-20:35 | comments (0)

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Another Unique Dial Technique - Marquetry

Hello FriendsContinuing on the topic of dial-making.... we have heard and seen various techniques on substrates like porcelain, sapphire, enamel, urushi, MOP, metal (using techniques like mokume gane or maki-e)  and various minerals.  How about with wood?The technique or craft  is called Marquetry.It is the craft of covering a structural with pieces of veneer (typically wood) forming decorative patterns, designs or pictures. It was popular for clock cases from 1675 to 1725. A good article...

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By Kong: Thursday, March 20th, 2008-08:01 | comments (0)

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

Chopard Happy Valentine, A Head Turner!

2 more days and Valentine 2008  will arrive. This is NOT the main reason I make this post, it is something more captivating I've discovered!I arrived an hour early during that GTG day (31 Jan 2008) at the Chopard Boutique (Singapore).  Was looking around at the L.U.C and MMs while waiting for the Purists.  Within that hour 17:30 to 18:30, there were at least 5 enquiries about the new 'Happy Valentine' piece.  However the stock has not arrived on that day.I was getting more curious, and a...

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By Kong: Tuesday, February 12th, 2008-20:52 | comments (0)

Friday, February 1st, 2008

The First Chopard GTG for Singapore Chopard Owners and Fans on 31 January 2008

The first Chopard GTG for Singapore Chopard Owners and fans on 31 January 2008, 18:30. The preparation started at 17:30.  The layout was per as planned.  The chairs must be consistently the same type. Its all details, details and details. The private dinning area was about ready.... The meeting place was at the Chopard Boutique (at Ngee Ann City) . Everything was ready.---For a lot more pictures and text of the 1st Chopard PuristS Gathering in Singpore, please CLICK HERE ...

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By Kong: Friday, February 1st, 2008-15:37 | comments (0)

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

Side By Side Comparison Of 2 Versions Of L.U.C Tourbillon SL

This post introduces the Chopard's version and follow by a side-by-side comparison of the two SLs, the Chopard's ( limited to 100 pcs)  and the Sincere's  ( limited to 18 pcs) versions.To read, please click here ...

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By Kong: Sunday, December 16th, 2007-11:49 | comments (0)

Saturday, November 24th, 2007

Interview With The 1st Worldwide Owner of The ‘L.U.C Chrono One’

Recently, Chopard presented a global launch of the new ‘L.U.C. Chrono One’ in Singapore and PuristSPro covered it extensively:    chopard.watchprosite.com It may surprise some people that the 1st worldwide owner of the ‘L.U.C. Chrono One’ with the L.U.C 10CF calibre movement (formerly ‘GT3’) is ....... >> Read the full story ...

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By Kong: Saturday, November 24th, 2007-00:22 | comments (0)

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

Opening of Chopard's 100th Boutique on 12 Nov 2007 - 709 Madison Ave. NYC

Chopard, the world renowned Swiss brand for fine timepieces and legendary jewelry collections, takes great pleasure in announcing the opening of its new international flagship boutique on 709 Madison. Every detail of the new flagship, which is the 100th store and the largest to date, was the vision of Chopard Co-President and creative heartbeat, Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele. It was she who sought out the location for its unique history and luxurious appointments: “It’s a spectacular space that re...

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By Kong: Wednesday, November 14th, 2007-11:36 | comments (0) | photos(14)

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Grand Opening Chopard Tokyo Ginza Flagship Store

Grand Opening Chopard Ginza Flagship Store     On 29th October 2007, the Chopard Ginza Flagship Store opened on Namiki-Dori.  It is the first Chopard flagship store in Japan, and also the largest wholly-owned boutique, consisting of three floors of the Chopard Building.     The opening ceremony was held in the presence of Maestro Jose Carreras, and Ayako Kawahara, a leading actress in Japan. The sunset ribbon-cutting was performed by those two renowned gues...

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By MTF: Tuesday, November 13th, 2007-07:36 | comments (0)

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Chopard & Sincere jointly launch the L.U.C Chrono One in Singapore

October 31, 2007 - Relections at Keppel Bay, Singapore - Chopard & Sincere jointly launch the L.U.C Chrono One VL Kong's The Launch of L.U.C Chrono One - CLICK HERE for PART I VL Kong's The Launch of L.U.C Chrono One (Video Included) - CLICK HERE for PART II VL Kong's The Launch of L.U.C Chrono One (The Watch) - CLICK HERE for PART III Another report with pictures provided by Chopard - CLICK HERE Dr. Melvyn Teillol-Foo's delicious grazing report - CLICK HERE ...

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By Kong: Friday, November 2nd, 2007-20:47 | comments (0)

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

L.U.C Tourbillon Titan SL

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By Kong: Wednesday, October 31st, 2007-10:06 | comments (0)

Saturday, October 27th, 2007

L.U.C. at Singapore Watch Academy (SWA)

CLICK HERE TO READ PART I - A Pictorial Essay CLICK HERE TO READ PART II - Close-up Of The Watches CLICK HERE TO READ PART III - A Photo Essay - After Session ...

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By Kong: Saturday, October 27th, 2007-18:48 | comments (0)

Monday, October 1st, 2007

The Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Sixth Annual Benefit "An Enduring Vision"

The Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Sixth Annual Benefit "An Enduring Vision" September 25, 2007 - The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City New York, New York (September 26, 2007) – On September 25, 2007, over $2.25 million was raised at “An Enduring Vision,” the sixth annual benefit for the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Chopard’s Co-president and one of Elton John’s dearest friends, Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele, received an awa...

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By Kong: Monday, October 1st, 2007-01:26 | comments (0) | photos(9)

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

The L.U.C Chrono One chronograph

“L.U.C Chrono One” chronograph (ref. 16/1916) “L.U.C 10 CF” calibre Three Patents Pending The chronograph is one of the most sophisticated horological complications. To mark the tenth anniversary of its creation, Chopard Manufacture wished to demonstrate its perfect mastery of Haute Horlogerie by creating the “L.U.C Chrono One” chronograph.This timepiece, which meets the demanding standards of Haute Horlogerie, is in line with a tradition of extremely upscale me...

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By Bill: Tuesday, February 27th, 2007-11:07 | comments (2)


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