Zachthebaker 0 Posted September 16, 2013 So while on my recent vacation I decided to take advantage of the tax free benefits of buying a watch at sea on a cruise ship. I had quite a few to choose from as they had ALOT of inventory. I narrowed it down to 3 watches.. A beautiful Tag Monaco, and 2 Chopard mille migla's. Obviously you will see that I chose the Chopard with chrono.... HOWEVER I was torn because the non-chrono mille migla was a years previous model and back then they made the rubber strap scented like vanilla. I know I will sound stupid saying this, but that "feature" really put a smile on my face.. But after weighing options I decided a gen certified chrono was much cooler than a vanilla smelling strap (they no longer make the scented strap). On to the PICS The cool little racing theme features are so detailed on this watch A day after buying it I thought maybe I should have gotten something a little less thick as far as the case goes, but I shortly let that go. I dig the case.. Every gen I have ever bought in the past has been on a bracelet.. I was very taken back when comparing a gen clasp to some of my reps.. really not much different. you can almost make out that the strap is tire tread cool caseback.. and you gotta throw the wrist shot in there This watch is my new favorite, and the missus least favorite as I time everything... when she tells me she is ready to go "CLICK"... it actually has sped her up a bit! hope you guys enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted September 16, 2013 Congrats on a great gen my friend. Thanks for sharing your photos, and experience with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheInthusiest 0 Posted September 16, 2013 I love choppard. I love racing. They go hand in hand. Great buy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakurai 1 Posted September 16, 2013 Looks awesome, I love it. Congratulations and wear it in good health! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted September 16, 2013 Great choice. Looks awesome. Congrats and enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zachthebaker 0 Posted September 16, 2013 thanks guys... Replica watches for a while had me feeling a little dumb for spending big chunks of change on gen watches since some are just SO SO SOOOOO damn close to gen.. but buying this one gave me the same excitement of any new watch (gen or rep) I ever get.. and hell its something for my kids to eventually sell in a pawn shop some day to finance some irresponsible decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnPilot 1 Posted September 16, 2013 I loke the vanilla strap. My wifes UN gen had this strap too, she didn't find anything inconvenient. Enjoy this great watch. Looks good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digger2 0 Posted September 16, 2013 Congrats to a nice watch and thank's for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E.R. 0 Posted September 16, 2013 Nice! Enjoy wearing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted September 16, 2013 Nice watch,not my style but interesting to look at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted September 16, 2013 Cant go wrong with CHOPARD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simey83 2,010 Posted September 16, 2013 Beautiful watch mate. Wear it well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted September 16, 2013 love the tuxedo dial .. really nice piece - enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zachthebaker 0 Posted September 16, 2013 love the tuxedo dial .. really nice piece - enjoy I love that dial! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted September 16, 2013 love the tuxedo dial .. really nice piece - enjoy I love that dial! yeah i usually like watches with less going on but they've managed to bring it all together really nicely on this one .. like it a lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corsa 0 Posted September 16, 2013 Wear it well my friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhounsell 0 Posted September 16, 2013 Really nice Chopard! Enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted September 18, 2013 Nice pick up there Zachy. How many bulions did you have to give out for that? Enjoy it bro! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
victorvala 0 Posted September 18, 2013 Really nice watch my friend, wear it well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisby 1 Posted September 18, 2013 Impressive! I have always liked these Chopards... very unique! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machiavegli 6 Posted September 18, 2013 Be careful or the wife might start using the chrono function too... you climb into bed with her and *click* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted September 20, 2013 Very nice watch, congrats! I love the Rubber strap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted September 20, 2013 Be careful or the wife might start using the chrono function too... you climb into bed with her and *click* *click* Thats actually quite funny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted September 20, 2013 Interesting how the vanilla strap is like marmite. Some like it, others think it is cheap rubbish and try to get rid of the smell. According to Gene Stone in his book "The Watch" early Hublots were "placed on high quality vanilla-scented rubber straps which were mocked at first but have since been emulated by many others" So the vanilla smell is actually closer to the gen, and something to be admired. Unless it makes you want to throw up.. :suck: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zachthebaker 0 Posted September 22, 2013 Be careful or the wife might start using the chrono function too... you climb into bed with her and *click* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
