It's gorgeous

Apr 17, 2013,20:31 PM
 

I like it too. Very elegant.

But not my better half, so I don't have one sad

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A chance encounter with the Chopard XP Skeletec

 
 By: mkt33 : April 15th, 2013-07:18
The LUC Skeletec was, in retrospect, the most interesting watch I saw during my visit to the Madison Ave. Chopard Boutique. I once owned an example of the LUC QF. However as much as I admired the movement and the QF certification, the watch was seldomly w...  

LUC Chopard XP Skeletec has no wobble?

 
 By: MTF : April 15th, 2013-08:59
Dear Mike, Thank you for the recent report of the LUC Chopard XP Skeletec, whose skeletonised movement is based on the cal 9.96. I note with interest your observation that the micro-rotor 'wobble' is diminished in the sample you examined. I must admit tha...  

Hey, which model is that? and why has it been hidden from view? :-)

 
 By: mkt33 : April 16th, 2013-07:52
I handled the Skeletec very carefully and wasn't to aggressive with it on the wrist. Afterall it was piece brought in for WatchWeek and I didn't want to break it :-) Next time I'll play with it a bit more and see if my initial observation regarding the la... 

I like the old lugs...

 
 By: patrick_y : April 17th, 2013-10:52
I really like the old laser-welded lugs on the previous case. But agreed, the aesthetics of the dial is a little off.

It's gorgeous

 
 By: Alvin Hong : April 17th, 2013-20:31
I like it too. Very elegant. But not my better half, so I don't have one :(