Category: Chopard

  • These timepieces perfectly express Chopard’s casual style

    These timepieces perfectly express Chopard’s casual style

    This Chopard Happy Sport version features an 18K rose gold case that’s embellished with white diamonds. Enclosed within the case is really a mother-of-pearl dial that shimmers in the light. The 30mm watch face features Roman numerals and hands in gold. Meanwhile, is a strap in alligator leather, complete with an 18K rose gold pin…

  • Chopard is famous for creating watches that break the rules.

    Chopard is famous for creating watches that break the rules.

    Chopard is famous for producing watches that break the standard in a way that no one expects. They be able to do this in the most beautiful way although they tend to produce designs which are that you see in watches that are typical. This particular watch is a fine example of this and is…

  • L.U.C. Lunar One and Perpetual Chrono Hands-On

    L.U.C. Lunar One and Perpetual Chrono Hands-On

    This year at the Baselworld fair in March, Chopard debuted two limited edition versions of their flagship L.U.C. Perpetual timepieces cased in platinum with deep blue sunray dials. L.U.C Lunar One Originally produced in 2005, the Lunar One comes in a 43 mm x 11.47 mm case finished with vertical satin-brushed sides along with a…

  • Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Hands-On

    Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Hands-On

    As a follow up to the redesigned Mille Miglia XL Race Edition Chronograph that was introduced in 2016, this year Chopard redesigned the smaller 39 mm and 42 mm models within the related Classic Chronograph collection. The men’s Classic Chronograph 42 mm edition has an all-new case with a new crown, new pushers, and new…

  • Chopard Mille Migilia GT XL Chrono Speed Black

    Chopard Mille Migilia GT XL Chrono Speed Black

    Chopard debuted their new Mille Migilia line at Baselworld in April 2008. The model (pictured above) is the limited edition Mille Migilia GT XL Chrono Speed Black, which has a Mille Migilia emblem on the dial at 3 o’clock. The case is 44 mm in diameter and is made of DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coated…

  • Chopard Mille Migilia GT XL Chronograph

    Chopard Mille Migilia GT XL Chronograph

    Chopard recently introduced a new version of their Mille Migilia GT XL Chronograph. This one is nearly identical to the last version, the main difference is the rose gold accents. It features a 44 x 14.5 mm black DLC treated stainless steel case with a contrasting 18k rose gold bezel. On the right side of…

  • Chopard reveals a new high frequency wristwatch at Baselworld

    Chopard reveals a new high frequency wristwatch at Baselworld

    Chopard introduced an experimental high frequency timepiece at Baselworld this year — the L.U.C. 8HF. The new timepiece was developed in Chopard’s manufacture in Fleurier, Switzerland and as its name suggests it runs at a frequency of 8Hz. While not the fastest mechanical watch movement on the market, it still is quite fast. The most…

  • REVIEW: Chopard L.U.C. XPS 18K White Gold

    REVIEW: Chopard L.U.C. XPS 18K White Gold

    Fullscreen Introduction L.U.C. is the top of the line “haute horlogerie” collection within Chopard. L.U.C. watches are designed and manufactured in Geneva and Fleurier, separate from standard Chopard wristwatches, furthermore — all L.U.C. timepiece are made with in-house movements inside. L.U.C. is an acronym that represents the brand’s founder, Louis-Ulysse Chopard (1836-1915). We recently reviewed…

  • Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Jacky Ickx Edition

    Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Jacky Ickx Edition

    This year at the 24 Hour of Le Mans, Porsche won, in fact their three teams came in 1st, 2nd and 5th. With seventeen 1st place victories, the Stuttgart based automobile manufacturer has the most wins of any manufacturer. The Porsche teams drove LMP1 Porsche 919 Hybrid racecars (shown). The winning team includes drivers Nico…

  • Introducing the Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Black Edition

    Introducing the Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Black Edition

    Geneva-based watch manufacturer, Chopard, has been the official timing partner of Porsche Motorsport since their return to the “24 Hours of Le Mans” in 2014. After winning a first and second place at last year – Porsche Motorsport is naturally one of the favorites for 2016. On the occasion of the 84th edition of the…

  • Introducing the Chopard L.U.C. Time Traveler One

    Introducing the Chopard L.U.C. Time Traveler One

    This year is the 20th Anniversary of the Chopard Manufacture – and to celebrate they have created their first worldtime watch: the L.U.C. Time Traveler One. To power the new timepiece, the Fleurier-based L.U.C. division of Chopard designed and manufactured an all new automatic worldtime movement, caliber L.U.C 01.05-L. The movement beats at 4Hz (28,800…

  • Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chrono US Limited Edition

    Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chrono US Limited Edition

    The Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chrono, which wrote about last year, was first created in 2004 in honor of the famous Monaco Historic Grand Prix racing event which Chopard has sponsored as the official timekeeper since 2002. According to Chopard, like the original, the new US limited edition model is inspired by “the power…