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• Review: Chopard L.U.C Triple Certification Tourbillon
• Published in: May 2012 Features > Review: Chopard L.U.C Triple Certification Tourbillon (Page 1 / 3)

  By Ashok Soman
  Photography by EK Yap

  

  The Chopard L.U.C Triple Certification Tourbillon features more information on the dial about quality guarantees than virtually any other watch

  Tourbillons in wristwatches were once an oddity but today, some brands make it their purpose to innovate and create such complications. To be sure, the pure timekeeping value of the contemporary tourbillon in the contemporary wristwatch remains uncertain; however, the same could be said for all contemporary mechanical luxury watches. "You could say that the mechanical watch is a survivor, or a relic of the past that is out of place in our electronic age," says Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele.

  Nevertheless, what is certain is that these mechanisms – from the simplest to the most complicated – remain of value to collectors and connoisseurs alike.

  We prefer to look at a watch like the Chopard L.U.C Triple Certification Tourbillon as a masterpiece of human fastidiousness, creativity and beauty. On the creative side of things, to begin on a slightly whimsical note, the watch is the first in the world to bear three certifications of excellence from Switzerland: COSC, Poinçon de Genève and Fleurier Quality Foundation. Why should this matter you may wonder and why does Chopard think it such a coup that they've put notices on the certification on the dial?

  

  Interestingly, this is a rare example of the mark of the Poinçon de Genève appearing on the dial. It usually only appears on the movement and, recently, on the case. Note also the rhodiumed black dauphine hands and matching Roman numerals

  Telltale Dial

  Let us begin then with a look at that dial and the telltale words on it. At the same time, do note the unusual and quite lovely grained silver finish here. Even from a distance, the dial on the Triple Certification, or 3C Tourbillon as it known, makes an impression, like the skin of some magnificent beast with silver for its hide. Upon this hide are stamped quite a number of words including L.U. Chopard, Qualite Fleurier, Chronometer and the symbol of the Hallmark of Geneva. Do note that we have to get through a lot of exposition on the three certificates and what they mean. If you want to know more about the details of the watch and how it wears, please read the captions.

  Moving on, only watches with a COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) certificate can legally put the word 'Chronometer' on the dial. As you may well know, a chronometer is a watch with exceptional timekeeping properties whose movement has been tested extensively and verified by an independent Swiss regulatory body. Although this is arguably the most commonplace of the Triple Certification's accolades it is worth noting that less than 3 percent of Swiss watches are issued COSC certificates.

  

  Here we can see the meticulous polishing and bevelling that has gone into the tourbillon bridge. Both the design of the bridge and the tourbillon carriage are particular to Chopard L.U.C models

  

  'Miss' R supercar Koenigsegg Agera walk around Monaco

  Not only is "Miss" in the village car, Koenigsegg Agera R still the kingof the world record, the most formidable opponents of the BugattiVeyron Super Sport.

  
  

  

  Appearing in "heaven" Monaco, where one can easily encounter the famous super car, but Koenigsegg Agera R has attracted special attention. It's no wonder, by the Agera R are each considered a "masterpiece", is made entirely handmade, with the number of shipments per year is only counted on the fingers.
  
  In a clear day, the young owner of the Agera R value of not less than $ 1.6 million were removed above the hard roof of the car to walk around, making passers are not your eyes off, especially when it coats the wings on his beautiful cream color.
  
  Officially launched at the Geneva 2011, Agera R is equipped with a V8 engine block 5.0-liter capacity, for a capacity of 1115 hp, with maximum torque of 885 lb-ft. This car takes 2.9 seconds to accelerate from 0-100 km / h, before reaching a top speed of 419 km / h.
  
  This car had set six world records for speed increase and decrease in May 9/2011 recently. One of the features of Agera R is it possible to use many different fuels, such as bio-fuel E85, E100 or A95 gasoline. However, when using gasoline, the car's power will be reduced to about 100 horsepower.
  
  The tail wing of the car is quite special, as it does not use the automatic adjustment mechanism as many other high-speed car, which uses the force of wind to raise, lower, depending on the speed of the vehicle. This system not only less cumbersome but also more adaptable smarter with each driving mode.
  
  At the recent Geneva 2012, Koenigsegg has introduced the Agera R 2013 with a capacity of 1140 pushed up the horsepower, maximum speed 439 km / h (untested parameters). In addition, it also owns a set of wheels with hollow structure, which Ford called Aircore technology and coated nano-cylinder, reducing friction between the cylinder and piston.
  

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