Chopard’s 11-step guide to being a gentleman

Are you a gentleman by Chopard’s definition? Have a look at how many of the criteria you check off.

What makes a gentleman? Is it the way he dresses, the watches he wears, the way he spends his time or the way he goes after his dreams?

All the above and more, according to Chopard.

The Swiss luxury house has released a 12-part video series on YouTube titled ‘The Gentleman’s Way’, chronicling 11 simple steps to becoming a gentleman based on its code as a jeweller and of course, watchmaker. In particular, it is looking to its LUC watches – named after its founder Louis-Ulysee Chopard, who is also the namesake of the collection – for benchmarks.

So are you a gentleman by Chopard’s definition? Have a look at how many of the criteria you check off.

#1: It’s the journey, not the destination

#2: Always keep your word

#3: Prepare breakfast in bed

#4: Hold the door open for others

#5: Never, never give up

#6: Choose not to own a chihuahua

#7: It’s not a dream, but a plan

#8: Keep stress under control

#9: There is always an exception to a rule

#10: Stay positive in a negative situation

#11: There is something to learn from everyone