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Chopard MM GT XL Chrono

eleley

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I ordered it to Sead1999 (Super mirrors) from Repgeek and I received it in less than 2 weeks after payment (shipped to EU).
The transaction was perfect! Sead was replying to my questions immediately (and I was asking him many many things) and his price was the best around.
I believe that I won't buy from someone else in the future!

Now, a small review of the watch:
I was searching, comparing and waiting for a long time to find the "ultimate" version (thank you Takashi!).
Correct dial, bezel and caseback with the accurate engravings, plus the regulator. Finally, it was released.

The overall quality and finishing is very good, as a rep is quite accurate (I have tried some times the gen) and in my opinion, it is a beautiful watch.
Movement is a bit loud but so is the gen also.
The strap looks and feels good (vanilla smell) but the "CHOPARD" engraving on the buckle is awful.
IMO, the watch would look better with a brown leather strap.
AR is good.

The only flaw is that the painting of the dots ("arrows") sucks. I don't know if it happens in general, but in my watch you can notice it easily. And it bothers me a lot.
Also, when you try to screw or unscrew the crown, the crown tube feels like it's going to break.
I would like to know if someone else has the same problems.

Some photos:

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See here, in the red circles, the painting of the dots (or whatever they are called):
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To conclude, I can say that I am 80% satisfied by the watch and 101% from the dealer.
 

rooster133

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This is one of my favourite watches. It just looks fantastic in real life. I put mine on a custom made black croc strap with red stitches from Aaron, and it's fantastic. I haven't noticed any "lume dots" problems on mine but have indeed noticed the weird crown issue. Feels kind of wobbly and fragile. But that's hardly an issue. This is a 9.9/10 as far as I'm concerned and one of my top 5 reps!
 

Jurgenk

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There are some serious QC issues with this watch but if you get a good one the final result is so nearly perfect that it's almost worth the patience. I wouldn't be bothered by the poor lume on the arrow 6 12 markers, however, that's been universal and a small defect. If you get it relumed I'd suggest having the old lume scraped out and starting fresh there.

I have the grey dial and have had some serious QC issues requiring several round trips to CN, and even the third watch is not perfect but it is nearly so.

(Watch was sent for repairs twice. So much has happened to this watch I don't know if the watch I have is the same one I started with. But it is still sweet!)
 

coop

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I have to say, these didnt do much for me when I first saw them, but now I do need to aquire one. Very sharp!
 

R2D4

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Coop I love these too. Even the Mille Miglia GTXL Non Chrono has a bit of a wobbly crown. But I think they are worth it. I am going to wait for the prices to settle a bit before I pull the trigger on the Chronograph. I recommend a strap from Albertine Ravensbergen [[email protected]] on the bay. It's 22.85MM and thick. Priced at 16.99 plus 5.00 shipping you cannot go wrong. Mine had some shrinkage because I put it on a 22MM lug watch but I am told you can sandwich the strap with weights to get it back to 23MM. http://cgi.ebay.com/Red-stitched-black- ... 7C294%3A50

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eleley

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After 4 days with the watch on my wrist, I can say that I really love it!
Its size is ideal for me and the rubber strap very comfortable.
Despite its 44mm, it's quite elegant.
Everyone's got impressed with the watch.

But the more I discover its nice quality and accuracy, the more I am pissed with the issue of the dot painting.
Do you think they can be repainted?
 

iwc101

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Big CONGRATS on a very nice watch! :D

I thought I should ask in this thread instead of starting a new. I'm about to order the grey "limited edition" version. But I would also like to order a new strap for the watch. Anybody who can help me out with the measurements. Is it 24X24 that I should be looking for?



Cheers
 

eleley

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It is 23mm at the lugs.
People say that it looks nicer with 24mm squeezed than with 22mm leaving some gap.