Chopard Onyx - Integrated Laykin & Co Stamped Retailer Signature Dial Baume & Mercier the 16700 was built for

the 16700 was built for those who prioritized a slimmer case profile and the practical utility of a quickset date function

This is a Datejust for someone who appreciates classic Rolex design with a more formal edge

A Masterclass In Integrated Jewelry

The dial is excellent and clean

historically grounded Rolex with clear design language and everyday wearability

Chopard Onyx - Integrated Laykin & Co Stamped Retailer Signature Dial Baume & Mercier the 16700 was built forA Masterclass In Eighties Opulence The 1970s and 80s were a playground for Chopard, a period where they moved away from traditional watchmaking constraints to focus on high concept jewelry pieces that happened to tell time. This Ref. 2036 1 is a heavy hitter from that era. It features a deep, bottomless onyx dial housed in a yellow gold case, but the real draw is the "Retailer Signature" with Laykin & Co. Retailer stamps like this are historical