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Chopard Happy Sport Round Ladies Watch 278475-3014

This Chopard watch is great. It is HUGE and really draws attention. After I left the jewlery shop to get some links removed, I received 3 compliments that day alone! It is very big and very flashy. Excelent value and a great buy. Do not buy this watch if you want to be subtle.

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Review by Kacie N, From Great Britain London

Chopard Imperiale Mother of Pearl Dial Ladies Watch 388532-3001

It's a very nice looking Chopard Imperiale watch with a second hand.

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Review by Jan Larmit, From Italy Vercelli

Chopard Mille Miglia Chronograph White Dial 18k Rose Gold Men's Watch 161274-5002

Great communication. Shipped on time. The Chopard Watch is all I expected it to be.

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Review by Purely Vintage, From United Kingdom Barnet

We see them all the time at auctions: the ubiquitous pocket watch. A coveted timepiece of yester-year, pocket watches are enjoying a small revival of interest among collectors and aficionados thanks to new updated looks, unusual materials and even convertible styles. 

A decade ago, you could barely find a pocket watch as part of a watch brand's regular collection. The new move toward pocket watches reflects today's modern man and his desire to wear a pocket watch with jeans, hanging from belt loops, and in other innovative ways. Today, there are at least a dozen top-tier brands creating pocket watches as part of their current collections. Among those embracing the concept are Bovet, Bell & Ross and Chopard. 

Sometimes these modern-day pocket watches are reinvented renditions of original designs, but with a contemporary twist such as a leather cord instead of traditional chains, or creating them in high tech and unusual materials or finishes. Additionally, some brands offer convertible pieces that are extremely versatile. Some brands offer pocket watches whose chain can be removed and straps can be added for wristwatch wear, and some even convert to tabletop clocks.

In fact, thanks to a cleverly engineered system, Bovet offers superb masterpieces that can be worn as pocket watch, wristwatch or used for bedside table clock. The Bovet Amadeo® Fleurier is a convertible self-winding pocket watch that is sold with a leather strap for the wrist and with a goldplated chain to be worn as a pocket watch. It also features a flip-down caseback that converts it to a small table clock. The newest piece from Bovet is the Amadeo®Fleurier Tourbillon Virtuoso III -a 5-day tourbillon with retrograde perpetual calendar. This watch is a technical and artistic masterpiece. It features the calendar information printed on sapphire discs and placed on the perimeter of the dial. By doing this, the tourbillon escapement has plenty of room to show off. A technical challenge to build due to many minor intricacies of mechanics, this convertible pocket watch is the consummate expression of time and art.

Similarly, Chopard offers the L.U. C Louis Ulysse The Tribute pocket watch that can be worn as a pocket watch or fitted into a cradle on a leather strap and worn as a wrist watch. First released several years ago as attribute piece to celebrate Louis Ulysse Chopard, who founded the brand in 1860, the mechanical watch is crafted in 18-karat white gold and is a  COSC-certified chronometer. The watch can be transformed from pocket watch to wristwatch in one swift move, thanks to a system based on adjustable lugs and a cradle - making switching back and forth between wristwatch and pocket-watch simple. 

On the opposite side of the spectrum, Bell & Ross offers a very functional and traditional pocket watch in its Heritage PW1 pocket watch based on vintage aviator inspired timepieces. The 49mm piece houses a manual wind movement and features a grooved crown that pilots could work with while wearing gloves. The domed crystal gives the watch a vintage appeal. This watch is strictly a pocket watch, but offers an authentic look that is at once both urban chic and trendy. 

Among your collections, which ladies' watch would you describe as a sure bet ?
Definitely the Happy Sport! We are celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and it can now be personalised. It's an affordable luxury watch and women rarely have the opportunity to get a one-of-a-kind model in this price range. To create their own watches, they can visit a Chopard boutique and examine the options, or first download the Happy Sport app and choose from the variations displayed on their tablet. This new possibility we are offering them is already a hit in Asia, and we are starting to see customers showing an interest in the concept in our Chopard boutiques.
 

Which Chopard accessories are most successful ?
The writing instruments, and notably the Mille Miglia line.
 

How many people work in the in-house jewellery and Haute Joaillerie departments ?
As far as Haute Joaillerie is concerned, 35 people are involved in the creative process, including three gemsetters. Haute Joaillerie gemsetting requires extremely sophisticated mastery, particularly when it comes to reproducing the subtle shades of fur stone by stone such as in our Animal World collection. Around 15 people handle the design of our jewellery lines, including 3D drawings ; while production of our gold bracelets and bracelets and small items such as earrings and pendant necklaces calls upon the talents of 40 people in our Geneva workshops and another 250 in our German subsidiary. Chopard has a total staff of around 2,000 working in our watch department, our Manufactures, our boutiques and our subsidiaries.
 

What does the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix mean to you ?
It is the watchmaking prize that rewards the very sources of our industry ; it is the most important and most representative of the watchmaking field, and as such is very important to us. The Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix has evolved in a very positive way over the years and we take part in each edition. We always hope to see our creations singled out from among the magnificent watches presented by our competitors, and this happens from time to time.
 

What benefits does the brand derive from its presence at the Oscars and at the Cannes Film Festival ?
While we are indeed present at the Oscars as a result of our involvement in Cannes for the past 17 years, I feel it is more appropriate to speak of our presence on La Croisette. As official partner, we not only make the Palme d'Or, but also created the Chopard Trophy in 2001 in order to reward youthful talents. The Chopard Trophy is part of the official Cannes selection, which means we have made a real new contribution to the world of cinema and are helping to encourage the up-and-coming generation. The young laureates enjoy international media visibility, which thus raises their profile. The film festival is the world's second largest media event after the football World Cup, which means Chopard does indeed enjoy significant spin-off effects from its sponsorship. Moreover, it is a precious opportunity for hospitality, since we make the most of the occasion to host our best customers from our boutiques and our partners, who are thus given a chance to tread the famous red carpet. Even the wealthiest individuals cannot treat themselves to this privilege, since there is no sale of tickets to attend these ceremonies. All this enables us to strengthen our customers' loyalty and nurture their dreams.
 

What is the price to be paid for Chopard's independence ?
The price is paid in air miles ! Since Chopard is a family business, as you mention, our clients and partners expect to see members of the family. My brother Karl-Friedrich* and I are in great demand on the markets and in our 150 boutiques, particularly in the latter half of the year. I am speaking to you from Dubai, and next week I'm flying off to Kuwait where we are inaugurating the world's largest Chopard boutique. I'll then return to Geneva for three or four days before travelling to inaugurate another one in Baku and then on to St. Petersburg to a shop-in-shop ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by an event in Moscow. After another few days in Geneva I'll be hopping on another plane for Shanghai. That gives you an idea of the degree of commitment required and the monthly pace of our lives. Fortunately, there is also a long list of positives, beginning with our freedom of action and the possibility of choosing our own path.
 

What advice would you give a sporty European businesswoman entering a Chopard boutique and wishing to treat herself to a complete set of items including a ring, bracelet, earrings, necklace, watch and accessories ?
To start with, a Happy Sport that she can wear from morning to night in an elegant and relaxed manner. Small diamond earrings because one never tires of them, as well as a pretty round or heart-shaped Happy Diamonds pendant according to personal taste. I would then advise a Temptation ring with a pink or blue stone, and possibly a sautoir necklace featuring four or five integrated elements such as exquisitely dainty Happy Diamonds, which may also form a bracelet wrapped several times around the wrist and which is extremely easy to wear. To set the finishing touch, I would suggest a small clutch bag, a pair of glasses and of course a Chopard fragrance !

* Co-President of Chopard, notably responsible for the watchmaking division
 

WORLDTEMPUS - 31 March 2011

"10 Hertz," said Guy Bove as he presented an elegant round watch outfitted with a distinct silver-grained dial. "This is how fast it ticks. I have been wearing it day and night for three days now and it certainly seems to work," he smiles as he explained that "the faster the movement ticks, the better its precision."
Pretty in pink precision
With a new concept timepiece, Chopard proves that it is not just about beautiful watches. This Geneva-based brand also cares about the most important thing in a watch: precision. Many watch companies believe that a handful of super complications will get them attention - and it probably will with the right advertising budget and refined social media skills. However, many forget what horology is all about.

Thankfully, Chopard appreciates and offers both elements: from pretty diamond-clad ladies watches to simple three-handers, super complications powered by in-house movements, and sporty chronographs honoring those daring men in their daunting vehicles. This year also sees women addressed with a cheerful - and naturally COSC-certified - Mille Miglia Racing in bright pink.
L.U.C. 1937
Talking simple three-handers, Bove presented two wonderfully understated versions of a brand new L.U.C 1937: one fitted with an elegant porcelain white dial with distinct black Roman numerals; the other with a striking satin-finished silver-toned dial. To underscore Chopard's understanding of true horology, this new model offers a COSC-certified "in-house" Fleurier ebauches movement, Caliber 1.010, with date aperture at 6 o'clock. This movement also represents Chopard's even bigger move toward autonomy as the company expects to be able to produce approximately 20,000 movements a year in the new manufacturing facility.

L.U.C. Quattro
Another new product from Chopard uses an in-house L.U.C. movement: the 43-millimeter L.U.C. Quattro is named after Chopard's horological world's first from 1998: the four-barrel movement offering a full nine days of power reserve within manually wound Caliber 1.98. Most movements offering a long power reserve lose their "breath" when the energy is low. However, this particular caliber earned a COSC certification thanks to its impressive constant rate. On top of that, the movement also bears the renowned Seal of Geneva, which guarantees impeccable finish and quality.

Classic Racing Superfast Split Second
"It's a super fast dial design," Bove laughed as he presented the black DLC steel Classic Racing Superfast Split Second. A new limited edition 45-millimeter watch not famous for its in-house movement (it is indeed powered by a Valjoux 7750), but for honoring automotive speed. Chopard's owners, the Scheufele family, often celebrate their twenty-year love for and relationship with classic car races. The automotive theme is also illustrated by the rubber strap featuring a 1960s Dunlop tire pattern, which can also be found on the legendary Mille Miglia models that Chopard incorporates into its horological collection every year.

1993 - Along with two associates, Fawaz Gruosi opened his first boutique at 104, rue du Rhône, in Geneva, Switzerland, specialized in jewelry design and the sale of objets d'art. He calls it "de Grisogono" after his associates' mother.
1995 - Fawaz Gruosi leaves his associates and starts de Grisogono S.A.
1996 - Singlehandedly bringing black diamond back from oblivion despite its rareness and extreme brittleness, Fawaz Gruosi creates an entire collection of black diamond jewelry.
The Geneva boutique was extended to occupy numbers 104 and 106 on rue du Rhône. It would later move to number 27 on the same street.

1997 - A new de Grisogono boutique opens in London at 3 Burlington Gardens.

1999 - Fawaz Gruosi creates various objects, studded with black diamonds including a pair of sunglasses and the first diamond-studded mobile phone featuring 240 black diamonds.
de Grisogono boutique opens at the Palace Hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland.

2000 - Fawaz Gruosi presents his first watch collection called Instrumento N°Uno at the World Watch and Jewellery Fair in Basel. He is the first to use "Galuchat" on watch straps and the first to present a blackened steel movement. That same year he launches a new jewelry collection featuring milky white diamonds dubbed "Icy Diamonds".
de Grisogono Rome boutique opens.

2001 - Fawaz Gruosi introduced his second watch, called Instrumentino, the feminine partner of his first design. He moves to 27, rue du Rhône in Geneva and sets up his offices in Plan-les-Ouates.
de GRISOGONO Porto Cervo boutique opens.

2002 - The year's new watch was named Instrumento Doppio, a "complication" timepiece featuring a totally original feature: two dials driven by one and the same movement.
A de Grisogono boutique opens in Kuwait. The Chopard Group acquired a 49% interest in the de Grisogono company.

2003 - Two new watch models launched: Instrumento Doppio Tre, showing a third timezone, and Instrumento Tondo with a round dial.
Fawaz Gruosi introduces a collection of Galuchat jewelry along with his first line of distribution jewelry.
A de Grisogono subsidiary was set up in New York and opens boutiques in Paris and St. Moritz.
2004 - Launch of three new watch designs: Instrumento Steel & Diamonds, Instrumento Chrono and Lipstick. de Grisogono opens boutiques in New York, Hong Kong and Moscow. The London boutique moved to 14A New Bond Street.
2005 - Three more watch designs join the de Grisogono roster: Instrumento Grande, Power Breaker and Occhio Ripetizione Minuti, a "complication" design. Featuring a 12-blade diaphragm that opens to reveal the movement before closing again, the watch's 50-unit production run proved an instant hit. de Grisogono devises a new shade of gold called "Browny Brown Gold", developed via a special treatment based on the PVD (Physical Vaporization and Deposition) process.
The company opened its own jewelry workshop in Plan-les-Ouates.
2006 - de Grisogono unveils four new watch designs: Instrumento Grande Open Date, Uno Grande Seconde, the FG One "complication" and be Eight.
A de Grisogono subsidiary opened for business in Japan while a second boutique in Moscow opens.

2007 - Fawaz Gruosi bought out Chopard's equity stake in de Grisogono S.A., returning the company to his sole ownership. A 45.39-carat natural ruby called Virgin Scarlet allowed him to create a memorably stunning ring. Launch of two new watch designs: Instrumento Novantatre and Piccolina. 
The company invested in a new, larger watchmaking workshop equipped high high-performance manufacturing equipment. New boutiques open in Tokyo and St Barthelemy.

2008 - Fawaz Gruosi celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of de Grisogono S.A. In January, the company unveiled the Meccanico dG, combining for the first time in the history of horology a digital time display run by a mechanical power supply.

2009 - The year got under way with de Grisogono's new watch collection: Fuso Quadrato, featuring a two-blade titanium diaphragm and a second timezone display. 16 boutiques across the world mark the company's steady expansion and 150 outlets compose its dealer network. New partners have taken a minority (40%) stake in de Grisogono's share capital, strengthening and fueling its future development.
2010 - To celebrate the 10 years of the Instrumento N°Uno collection, Fawaz Gruosi revisits this icon with a daring, resolutely Pop Art approach. The famous Instrumento Grande collection is back in a Chrono version. Gerald Roden joins as CEO of de GRISOGONO, with the objective to restructure and develop its fast-growing expansion.

2011 - Fawaz Gruosi pays tribute to the 15 years of the black diamond with a new collection of its iconic timepieces called "Black Forever". The Otturatore, which prototype was presented in 2008, is totally reengineered internally and launched in the second part of the year.