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Chopard L.U.C. XPS
This is the Chopard L.U.C. XPS which was introduced at Baselworld 2013. It is presented in an 18K rose gold case that measures 39.50 mm x 7.13 thick. The dial has a sunray satin-finished silver-toned dial with gold-toned hour and minute hands and baton-shaped seconds hand. Hours and minutes are displayed via central hands, a…
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Chopard L.U.C. 8HF Power Control Black Ceramic
Chopard first unveiled their 8Hz ultra-high beat wristwatch, powered by in-house L.U.C caliber 01.06-L — at Baselworld 2012. This year they revealed a new version with the same case dimensions, but in matte black ceramic instead of titanium, and powered by all an new movement (caliber 01.09-L), which is based on the original but with…
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Pre-Baselworld 2015: Chopard L.U.C Regulator
This is a preview of Chopard’s redesigned L.U.C Regulator timepiece which will be officially debuted at Baselworld in less than two weeks. It is a regulator, therefore, the indications of the watch, such as the hours, minutes and seconds, are displayed separately to ensure optimal readability. Historically, regulators were to precisely set or “regulate” other…
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Hands-On with the Chopard L.U.C Regulator at Baselworld
We showed you a preview of the Chopard L.U.C Regulator earlier in the month, and this is how it looks in real life. Regulators were historically used to “regulate” other clocks and watches. By separating the hours, minutes and seconds, optimal readability is achieved. This is no ordinary regulator, though, it’s powered by quadruple mainsprings…
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REVIEW: Chopard Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition Chronograph
Fullscreen Overview Chopard has a long history of associating with automobiles and racing, dating back to 1988, which is when the company became the official timekeeper of the Mille Miglia race in Italy. The ties with the automotive world began before 1988, though, as the owners of Chopard, Karl-Friedrich, and Karl Scheufele – who own…
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Interview with Ralph Simons, CEO of Chopard USA
Since your move from the President of Frederique Constant/Alpina USA to CEO of Chopard USA Ltd. in 2015 what have you done to improve the business at your new company? Well, we’ve done a lot. It has been a very interesting period since then. The main point of focus has been to simplify the assortment…
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Introducing the Chopard L.U.C. GMT One
The Chopard Manufacture, which is based in Fleurier, Switzerland, marks its 20th anniversary this year. To celebrate, Chopard has launched its first L.U.C. watch with a dual-time function: the L.U.C. GMT One. The GMT One simultaneously displays the local and home time – controlled by separate crowns – as well as a 24-hour time (day/night)…
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Luxury watches recommended : Chopard L.U.C
Chopard co-president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele’s call that watches produced within its L.U.C range represent the highest order of chronological endeavour is certainly answered in the final piece of the manufacture’s 20th anniversary collection. Chopard the first three minutes of Repeaters is a triple patent tabulation master class, thanks to the sapphire “gong” unique in the table…
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Chopard Watch : Interview the CEO of Chopard USA, Ralph Simons
1- Jason Pitsch: Since your move from the President of Frederique Constant/Alpina USA to CEO of Chopard USA Ltd. in 2015 what have you done to improve the business at your new company? Ralph Simons: Well, we’ve done a lot. It has been a very interesting period since then. The main focus point has been…
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Watch Recommended : Reviewing Chopard Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition Chronograph
Let’s get to know the Chopard Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition Chronograph. The ties with the automotive world began before 1988, though, as the owners of Chopard, Karl-Friedrich, and Karl Scheufele – who own collectible vintage and classic cars – were already participating in the Mille Miglia in the 1980s. Interestingly, according to…
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Watch Hands-on : Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Black Edition
Let’s get to know the Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Black Edition. The one shown, at Chopard’s Madison Avenue boutique in New York City, was already purchased by a customer, and considering there are only 100 worldwide it is safe to say they will not last long. This is a boutique exclusive timepiece with a retail…
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The Best Chopard Grand Prix Monaco Historique Chrono
Seen here on the wrist of the President of Chopard USA, is the Grand Prix Monaco Historique Chrono. The watch features a 44.50 mm x 14.10 mm case, constructed out of titanium for the case middle, pushers, and crown. With a stainless steel bezel and caseback. This timepiece was introduced in 2014 and pays homage…