The dial features a central area decorated with silver-toned guilloché. Whilst the watch has a contemporary character, this aspect of the design pays due reverence to watchmaking tradition. Geneva has always had a rich history in producing luxury watches and I applaud Chopard for referencing this within the design.
The golden hour, minute and seconds hands have a luscious tone, yet never feel ostentatious. The dial is marked with gold-toned applied batons, save for 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock, 9 o’clock and noon, where Roman numerals are used. Both the batons and the numerals feature curvaceous vertical lines, reinforcing the femininity of the design.
Chopard have made the case, crown, lugs, bracelet and clasp all in-house. Whilst they make several models, which bring both polished and satin-brushed surfaces together, in this instance they have sought to present the case predominantly in pristine polished perfection. The chosen finish sits with the flamboyant character of the watch. The bracelet has weight and substance to complement its pleasing form. It has a rich indulgent hue. I still recall observing a gentleman repeatedly checking and adjusting clasps, at the manufacture, to ensure they closed with a light, yet positive action.
The rotor in this watch is beautifully adorned with Côtes de Genève motif and the bevelling on the bridges is magnificent. There is much merit within the case and whilst it does not pretend to be finished to the elevated standards of Chopard L.U.C, it does example some meritorious details.
Related blog http://bestluxurybrandswatches.blogspot.com/2016/03/gift-idea-chopard-happy-sport-30mm-automatic.html
No comments:
Post a Comment