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Chopard L.U.C Time Traveler One Steel. A possible WatchProSite Edition?
Ok, I have to contact Chopard to see if it is possible to work from this watch to get a WPS 25th Edition.
Let's keep it in steel, for the budget.
Then, let's think of the modifications we could work on to make it " ours ".
1/ The dial: what about Airport codes instead of cities name?
I would keep it black, but change the orange indices and hands for another color. Red? Date hand in red, too.
24 hours ring? Blue and red?
2/ The case: the original dimensions are 42 x 12 mm. Can we get a tad smaller one? 40 mm would be perfect. 10 mm high better, too.
Now, we have two extra solutions:
A/ A Tantalum case.
B/ Or / AND and Enamel dial. Black would be fantastic.
But both A and B would explode the budget.
What do you think?
Best,
Nicolas
Chopard L.U.C Time Traveler One Steel. A possible WatchProSite Edition?
Ok, I have to contact Chopard to see if it is possible to work from this watch to get a WPS 25th Edition. Let's keep it in steel, for the budget. Then, let's think of the modifications we could work on to make it " ours ". 1/ The dial: what about Airport ...
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So fantastic option… My humble input 1/ The dial: what about Airport codes instead of cities name? Great! I would keep it black, but change the orange indices and hands for another color. Red? Date hand in red, too. Black indeed - indeed Red indices and ...
Great idea, just please make both the seconds hand and date legible!
If the functions are given at least make them useful, not like in the regular model. ...
For me - just my opinion …
A too busy dial. I would prefer something more reduced. Otherwise your suggestions make a lot of sense and spice for this piece.
I think it’s rather me struggling with WT
Although I am still on the fence for the 5935a… I know I am not consistent 😉
What a great post — I like the idea of working with Chopard and the world timer theme — although, I do agree this dial is a bit busy or full.
Smaller case — perfect Airport codes — love it I am fine with the orange-yellow accents — but, red is a good option I would say no to the tantalum and enamel dial options for budget considerations. Thanks for sharing some early creative ideas!
a new case size would blow any budget, surely.
Not sure why I'm commenting since I've blown the next two years' budget already so I definitely can't afford it I love the orange accents, my ideal tto would be a dial the blue of this 911, but brushed vertically, with orange lume, and an arena caseback. ...
I really like the idea....!
My input as follows: For me it has to be in steel! I am a fan of tantalum, but not of the color that comes with... Airport codes would make more sense, since this is a traveller watch and the wearer should know his destination (hopefully!) This will clean...
I wonder if this fits into the hunter XPS case
That is 40mm, hunter back very cool too. Can have engraving. Would be very cool to have hand engraved watchrpsite edition 2/25 for example. I like actual edition # instead of " 1 of 25". Also for dial simplicity I like the GMT better, now the world time p...
Here's another suggestion.
Hong Kong rather than Beijing for the cities. Besides, HKG is far more intuitive than PVG as far as airport codes are concerned.
Hmmms.
I think 2 plain model frm Chopard may nudging fit the 10k bill as well. 😆 Both are micro rotor which interest me.😜 ...
Actually World timer should stay fr the 30k budget which not my level,
And each country capital should stay less USA as it cover multiple TimeZone. The 3 hands version is fr 10k budget but use normal micro rotor instead of precious metal to keep it below 10k. With both budget at Chopard, it may enhance the negotiation and ma...
I am just thinking here. What about something like ZÜRICH WORLD TIME. Below 10 K , which means easier to budget for several WPS members , independent manufacturer, highly praised by watchmakers like Philippe Dufour.
They have some few limited collaborations in the past. Just thinking out loud here
Everyone seemed to love this Sector
Dial limited edition. What about a version of this? Clean and also affordable. Often less is more! ...
I know but I prefer the look of 20mm on my wrist AND I have so many 20mm to play with already :-))
but seriously I know this is a matter of preference but I find 19mm width too small on my wrist
I think the XP is much more likely to be in budget.
What about using the twist case to make an XP driver's model, with the dial rotated so that the 12 marker is at the 1:30 position?
This and the green dial are stunning!
But alas, I cannot commit to $10k 😢 Just admiring from afar !
I love the idea and your suggestions
I would leave the case size and material unchanged due to budget. Love the airport codes. The only change from your suggestions: I would prefer a red-dark grey ring instead of a red-blue one. Red-blue is Rolex GMT.
Awesome idea, Nico!
But I’d also vote for simple time-only with steel or titanium and a micro-rotor QF movement.
Beautiful WT, my humble suggestion
Why not go for a GPHG Winner and ask them to do a WT as you want in Steel for less than 5k and it will be unique to WPS as they don't make a WT version of the watch yet Pic Source: Raymond Weil S ...
Great idea.
My preference would be for a watch I can wear at many occasions, if it was a watch in the thin Alpine Eagle case form like the XPS and special dial it would be perfect. 2nd choice would be a normal AE in Ti like the cadence with a normal movement but a sp...
I am not usually drawn by traveler type watch but I can certainly see myself make the exception here. For me in that version the color accent makes it stand out
so if we dont use these yellow color we should pick something that will stand out and not make it look too monochrome - but that's just me. I also like the option of the sector dial (black dial) raised in one of the response
Love the idea and this reference!
Another vote for smaller case (40mm would be amazing). I also agree on a pop of color rather than monochrome. Red seems to be a good choice. I like the idea of airport codes but not sure how it would look. Depending on the design and font size, the city (...
if I may...
Closed case back with engraving of WPS-25 All in for Airport codes...not sure any WT has it before so will be quite unique too Enamel dial might be complex looking at 24h ring but between Tantalum vs Enamel dial - I'll go Enamel dial ! Best, mahesh.,
I have the same opinion as Penfriend
Busy dial. Personally black dials i skip, except Karls Royal Oak and Moser’s Vanta black. But Chopard have a beautiful GMT One in the pocket, available with a brown and black dial. The rosé gold model goes over 10k, so that is over budget.
I like the idea, generally.
I don’t know this watch so hard to comment specifically on the reference itself. However, I do like the airport codes and the general idea of a World Timer. 40mm or below I think it a critical choice. Not that you couldn’t have enough interest for a 25 pi...
