Chopard Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono Speed....
May 01, 2008
The Chopard Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono Speed Black watch is an uncompromising vision of sports luxury. The 44mm stainless steel case of this timepiece stands out immediately, due to its mysterious black DLC coating, and chronograph pushers which flank the crown with a sleek, integral design; the bezel is engraved with a tachymeter scale which permits the calculation of average lap speeds and other....
Basel 2008: Chopard....
Apr 08, 2008
Chopard has revealed a new version of their exquisite ladies’ Les Classiques Xtravaganza watch available at their worldwide....
Basel 2008: Chopard Grand....
Apr 04, 2008
The Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2008 Chronograph watch pays tribute to the Historic Monaco Grand Prix, which....
Basel 2008: Chopard Happy White And Happy Black Watches
Apr 04, 2008
These new Chopard watches for ladies feature stylish, fashionable cases crafted from polished white or black ceramic. Both models feature graduated rotating bezels, and highly contemporary dials with polished Arabic figures and the brand's famous mobile diamonds. The rubber straps are decorated with a distinctive pattern, and are completed by a steel....
Basel 2008: Chopard L.U.C Chrono One Flyback Watch
Apr 03, 2008
The Chopard L.U.C Chrono One Flyback watch will join the regular Chopard L.U.C collection for 2008. The model, which was first presented in a 2006 pre-release, is now offered in both white and rose gold versions. The heart of this horological tour-de-force is the L.U.C Caliber 11CF, a caliber developed and manufactured by Chopard. Featuring fully integrated....
Basel 2008: Chopard L.U.C Tourbillon Tech Steel Wings Watch
Apr 03, 2008
The Chopard L.U.C Tourbillon Tech Steel Wings watch is a brilliant new addition to Chopard's prestigious L.U.C collection. A stunning tourbillon execution, this watch features a unique openworked dial which presents the intricate movement structure and luxurious finishing details with a distinctive contemporary elegance. This model is presented....
Basel 2008: Chopard Mille Miglia 2008 GT XL Chrono Watch
Apr 03, 2008
The Chopard Mille Miglia 2008 GT XL Chrono is an attractive new limited edition chronograph for 2008, which carries on the automotive excitement of the Mille Miglia collection. The polished stainless steel case measures 44mm across, and features a sleek profile, with its protected crown and contoured push pieces. The silver dial is accented by....
Pre-Basel 2008: Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL GMT Watch
Mar 31, 2008
The Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL GMT watch will join Chopard's popular Mille Miglia collection of racing inspired timepieces. Crafted from stainless steel or 18K rose gold, the 44mm case of this new Chopard watch is fitted with a convex sapphire crystal, and a screw-down winding crown decorated with the Mille Miglia Arrow insignia. The....
Chopard Developing High Frequency Escapement
Mar 24, 2008
Chopard Technologies S.A., based in Fleurier, Switzerland, is perfecting an innovative new escapement, which will attain an unprecedented, high frequency balance wheel oscillation rate--a factor that is generally accepted in horology to bear greatly upon the accuracy of a timepiece. Currently, most mechanical watches have balance wheels that alternate....
Pre-Basel 2008: Chopard Happy Sport Mark II Chrono All Black Watch
Mar 18, 2008
Chopard has announced a fashionably stealthy addition to its Happy Sport watch collection. The new Chopard Happy Sport Mark II Chrono All Black timepiece features a 42mm stainless steel case, which has been given a PVD coating; the matching black dial features blackened Roman figures, and displays five mobile round brilliant diamonds.The Chopard Happy....
Pre-Basel 2008: Chopard L.U.C Extra Plate Watch Gets Slate Gray Dial
Mar 10, 2008
The elegant Chopard L.U.C Extra Plate watch will be enriched by another distinguished variant this year. The new rose gold L.U.C Extra Plate watch will feature a distinctive slate gray dial. It will join existing versions of this Chopard timepiece in yellow, white, and rose gold. The slate gray dial will also be an option for the 18K white gold....
CHOPARD and L.U.C.: A Distinguished Watch Manufacturer
Jan 09, 2008
Over the years, the house of Chopard has built an enviable reputation for elite jewelry and finely made luxury watches. Few would dispute the skill of the House as an "etablisseur"—a company which assembles a watch from components obtained from specialists. However, with a distinguished history behind them, Karl Scheufele, senior director of the brand,....
Watch Collectors, Car Collectors…..is it the same person?
Dec 20, 2007
Seems as if somebody thinks so. With increasingly popularity, watch manufacturers have partnered with luxury car companies, car race organizers, and professional race car drivers to leverage the synergies of their product mix and to better reach what they believe to be the same potential customer. Looking at the general increase in luxury goods consumption....