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sinkholeninja · 27 March 2023, 07:44 PM

It's an absolute stunner of a watch:

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/chopard...-lucent-steel/

Ichiran · 27 March 2023, 07:49 PM

Thanks for sharing! This 1860 is stunning! And it comes without the awkward date :)

sinkholeninja · 27 March 2023, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

Thanks for sharing! This 1860 is stunning! And it comes without the awkward date :)

You're welcome. Highlights:

- 36.5mm diameter
- Geneva seal movement
- Solid-gold salmon guilloché dial
- No date

* chef’s kiss *

Armis · 27 March 2023, 08:06 PM

The new Alpine Eagle is also a marvel…and no date.

AEC · 27 March 2023, 08:07 PM

Wow, that's sweet

ChetBaker · 27 March 2023, 09:17 PM

that 1860 is fantastic - wish they'd make it 38mm though

ts3 · 27 March 2023, 09:19 PM

For me this may well be the prettiest of the new releases by any brand today. Drop dead gorgeous. Thankfully they did away with the date too. Looking at the pricing me thinks they know what they did there.

StarChow · 27 March 2023, 09:29 PM

What is the pricing?

ts3 · 27 March 2023, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by StarChow

What is the pricing?

EUR 25k including VAT.

Ichiran · 27 March 2023, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ts3

For me this may well be the prettiest of the new releases by any brand today. Drop dead gorgeous. Thankfully they did away with the date too. Looking at the pricing me thinks they know what they did there.

+1
If I remember correctly, Metalem makes the dial for LUC 1860, the same maker as Simplicity. That said the whole package is lovely and I can't think of a prettier watch released today.

sinkholeninja · 27 March 2023, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

+1
If I remember correctly, Metalem makes the dial for LUC 1860, the same maker as Simplicity. That said the whole package is lovely and I can't think of a prettier watch released today.

Yes, Metalem did indeed do dials for the original 1860. I hope the same is true for the new reference.

sinkholeninja · 27 March 2023, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ts3

EUR 25k including VAT.

It's a bit steep considering that the case is not made of precious metal and that original 1860 in both yellow and white gold sell for around 20k on the secondary market.

PhilLynott · 27 March 2023, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Armis

The new Alpine Eagle is also a marvel…and no date.

Do you have a link to this? Couldn’t find anything searching.

sinkholeninja · 27 March 2023, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilLynott

Do you have a link to this? Couldn’t find anything searching.

He might be thinking of this one:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...-a-salmon-dial

ansharma · 27 March 2023, 11:02 PM

Thanks - I have always wanted one of these as the Geneve seal movement is beautiful and the dial is gorgeous too.

The price is £21,100 from Chopard’s website which is very steep so not for me unless it comes on the secondary market at substantial discount. Lovely watch all the same though.

sinkholeninja · 27 March 2023, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ansharma

Thanks - I have always wanted one of these as the Geneve seal movement is beautiful and the dial is gorgeous too.

The price is £21,100 from Chopard’s website which is very steep so not for me unless it comes on the secondary market at substantial discount. Lovely watch all the same though.

I agree re. retail price namely because it's not a precious metals watch. As for the secondary market prices, I don't think this particular reference will depreciate a lot. If you look at the original 1860 (in both yellow and white gold), a full set sells for around 25-28k EUR.

enjoythemusic · 27 March 2023, 11:48 PM

Wow looks great and small enough for the ladies, yet ok for men as well. The finishing details are wonderful!

ts3 · 27 March 2023, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ansharma

Thanks - I have always wanted one of these as the Geneve seal movement is beautiful and the dial is gorgeous too.

The price is £21,100 from Chopard’s website which is very steep so not for me unless it comes on the secondary market at substantial discount. Lovely watch all the same though.

Interestingly, they priced it even higher than the Alpine Eagle with the same movement. I doubt many will show up on the secondary market unless they overproduce the watch.

Personally I don't mind the steel case and I can't remember having seen a Geneva seal on a steel case before. I am less sure about the salmon dial on my fair skin but I will hopefully be able to see it at the local Chopard boutique soon.

PhilLynott · 27 March 2023, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sinkholeninja

He might be thinking of this one:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...-a-salmon-dial

Thanks! I don't love salmon dials but I do love that no date small seconds version especially if they added a much needed on the fly micro adjust on the bracelet which scanning the article I didn't see but this thread isn't about the AE anyways

WatchEater666 · 28 March 2023, 01:12 AM

Underrated series. For a long time, the LUC was generally stupid cheap second hand.

Justindo · 4 May 2023, 01:41 PM

My only reservation with the original version of this watch was the date, which this rectifies. Still, it's a bit pricey and I would like this in a platinum case for a bit more coin.

991C4S · 4 May 2023, 03:04 PM

I have a XPS 1860. One of my favorite watches in my collection.

sinkholeninja · 4 May 2023, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 991C4S

I have a XPS 1860. One of my favorite watches in my collection.

Great looking piece

27 March 2023, 07:44 PM	#1
sinkholeninja "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Zeus Location: London Watch: Ocean 2000 Posts: 975	New Chopard L.U.C 1860 It's an absolute stunner of a watch: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/chopard...-lucent-steel/ __________________ Lange (ref. Saxonia Thin RG); Vacheron C. (ref. 3110v); Ressence (ref. Type 8); Rolex Explorer (ref. 124270); Porsche Design IWC (ref. Ocean 2000); Seiko (ref. SLA039)

27 March 2023, 11:02 PM	#15
ansharma "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Watch: Lange 1 Moonphase Posts: 1,743	New Chopard L.U.C 1860 Thanks - I have always wanted one of these as the Geneve seal movement is beautiful and the dial is gorgeous too. The price is £21,100 from Chopard’s website which is very steep so not for me unless it comes on the secondary market at substantial discount. Lovely watch all the same though.

27 March 2023, 11:48 PM	#17
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,445	Wow looks great and small enough for the ladies, yet ok for men as well. The finishing details are wonderful! __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

27 March 2023, 07:49 PM	#2
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,623	Thanks for sharing! This 1860 is stunning! And it comes without the awkward date :)

27 March 2023, 08:06 PM	#4
Armis "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: USA Posts: 1,406	The new Alpine Eagle is also a marvel…and no date.

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AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,244	Wow, that's sweet

27 March 2023, 09:17 PM	#6
ChetBaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Europe Posts: 539	that 1860 is fantastic - wish they'd make it 38mm though

27 March 2023, 09:19 PM	#7
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,236	For me this may well be the prettiest of the new releases by any brand today. Drop dead gorgeous. Thankfully they did away with the date too. Looking at the pricing me thinks they know what they did there.

27 March 2023, 09:29 PM	#8
StarChow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Hk Posts: 10	What is the pricing?

28 March 2023, 01:12 AM	#20
WatchEater666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,654	Underrated series. For a long time, the LUC was generally stupid cheap second hand.

4 May 2023, 01:41 PM	#21
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	My only reservation with the original version of this watch was the date, which this rectifies. Still, it's a bit pricey and I would like this in a platinum case for a bit more coin.

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