The Swiss House of Chopard, through the Alpine Eagle watches, presented a modern watch collection with an elegant sporty character, characterized by a simple design and sophisticated mechanisms. Following the chronograph movement with flyback damping, the high-frequency caliber and the flying tourbillon, the Alpine Eagle collection expands its range of technologies to include a new ultra-thin model with a small seconds indicator. For its part, the movement (LUC 96.40-L) was distinguished by a thickness of only 3.30 mm, to be one of the achievements of the watchmaking craftsmen in the Chopard Manufacture. Thanks to the advanced characteristics of this movement, the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS watch has chronometer-certified accuracy and guarantees a 65-hour power reserve thanks to Chopard Twin technology. The Alpine Eagle 41 XPS also features a 41 mm diameter case with an integrated bracelet made entirely in-house from Lucent Steel, an exceptional, ultra-resistant and lustrous alloy made up of 80% recycled metal. Thanks to its perfect proportions and a herringbone dial (Monte Rosa Pink) the color of the Monte Rosa mountain in Switzerland, this watch exudes an unmistakable touch of refined elegance, while its finishing touches reflect the highest standards of luxury watchmaking, thanks to which it has earned the hallmark of Geneva » for quality.
The Alpine Eagle collection is inspired by the model of a historic Chopard watch that has been reinterpreted by three generations of men of the Scheufele family, enriching it throughout this period with new innovations since its first launch. The last of these innovations was a distinctive movement developed in light of the Chopard workshop’s steadily growing experience in the watch industry since its foundation in 1996. Today, an innovative movement is used within the Alpine Eagle collection, such as the caliber (LUC 96.40-L), which includes a miniature seconds indicator over a period of time. The growing experience of the laboratory. The small seconds display, which was introduced to the collection for the first time in 2022 with the Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon, has been highly appreciated among watch enthusiasts. The movement, in turn, embodies the watchmaking roots of the collection, with watches powered by chronometer-certified in-house movements, meticulously decorated and equipped with the Manufacture's most important innovations such as the gold micro-power winding wheel and Chopard Twin technology. ) to store energy with double capacity in two barrels. Thus, the Chopard Manufacture organizes, with the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS watch, a meeting between the best mechanisms of the Chopard movement and the sporty elegance of the Alpine Eagle collection.
Certified precision movement
The main distinguishing feature of the movement (LUC 96.40-L) is its ultra-thinness at just 3.30 mm. This movement was the result of the development of the first Chopard Manufacture caliber, the LUC 96.01-L, introduced in 1997. To facilitate precise timekeeping, this caliber was equipped with a stop-seconds function, as well as a swan-neck adjuster allowing for fine-tuning. More precisely the oscillating frequency, and thus the rate-setting, of the watch, by helping to adjust the length of the active hairspring, the swan-neck adjuster, in addition to its technical importance, adds aesthetics to the movement, which in turn powers a miniature display of the seconds on the subdial. In this context, the accuracy of this movement has been certified by the Swiss Official Commission for Chronometers (COSC) with the “Chronometer” inscription appearing on the dial under the Chopard logo. In this regard, this extreme concern for the precision of the movement is an integral part of the Swiss watchmaking identity and lies at the heart of the philosophy adopted by Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, which guides the entire creative process of the Chopard Manufacture.
Thanks to two interconnected energy storage tanks (cylinders) based on Chopard Twin technology, the movement guarantees a power reserve of up to 65 hours, while the energy is wound automatically through a micro-central winding wheel made of 22-carat gold, which contributes to its thinness. In turn, the movement mechanism as a whole is thinner. On the other hand, the Maison's skilled artisans adorned each component of the movement with Côtes de Genève motifs, evoking the attention to detail that the Chopard manufactory takes to craft precious emotional creations. The others are finished with touches that comply with the standards of the “Pointer of Geneva” mark of distinguished quality.
Classy aesthetic touches
The thinness of the movement contributed to improving the dimensions and measurements of the (Alpine Eagle 41 XPS) watch, especially since the thickness of the case does not exceed 8 mm only, while the sides of the watch and the frame of its glass were trimmed compared to the classic model of the (Alpine Eagle) watch, and the result was evident in the expansion of the diameter of the dial, These well-balanced proportions have always been a hallmark of the collection, thus imbuing the look of this timepiece with a sense of refined elegance.
Inspired by nature and its strength, the Alpine Eagle collection clearly reflects Chopard's creativity and vision. The Alpine Eagle 41 XPS watch model maintains these aesthetic values characteristic of the collection, represented by: a round case with stylized sides, a crown engraved with a compass rose, a bezel fixed at its contact points with eight functional screws, and an inlaid dial characterized by its deep colors and luminous indexes, without neglecting Male metal watch band that provides maximum comfort to the wrist.
Lucent Steel: An innovative metal alloy
The Alpine Eagle 41 XPS showcases Chopard's commitment to using raw materials that combine quality performance with a responsible approach, only made of Lucent Steel, an innovative alloy consisting of 80% recycled metals, developed by Chopard for its hypoallergenic properties, unique luster and durability. Unmatched through a highly precise re-melting process.
Unprecedented Monte Rosa Pink dial
The dial of the watch is made of a copper disc with a stamped surface with grooves radiating from its center, inspired by the irises of an eagle's eye. And circling above it are golden hands treated with Super-LumiNova of class (1X), as it is more bright than the traditional (LumiNova) material and more resistant to time. A new color appears for the first time on the dial of this new model, joining the spectrum of previous colors used in the dials of the collection’s watches, including: Alech blue, Bernina gray, and Pink Dune. The new Monte Rosa Pink color, the color of Monte Rosa, is inspired by the natural color palette that makes up the beauty of the Alpine landscape. This new shade of pink will undoubtedly appeal to watch collectors and collectors, especially as it evokes the pink shimmer named after the second-highest mountain range in the Alps, which includes the Dufourspitze as the highest mountain in the Swiss Alps.
The Geneva hallmark of quality: the guarantee of fine craftsmanship
Thanks to the integrated production process within the Chopard factory, the Maison was able to manufacture and assemble all the components of the Alpine Eagle collection in its specialized workshops, from the movement of the watch to its case and bracelet. Thanks to this, the entire watch is certified with the “Point of Geneva” quality mark, which guarantees the impeccable quality and smooth functioning of watches assembled in the canton of Geneva. On the back of the watch, the “Hallmark of Geneva” for quality appears on the main bridge of the movement. The hallmark represents the coat of arms of the city of Geneva represented by a golden key and an eagle; Remarkably, the eagle symbol also evokes the original inspiration for the Alpine Eagle collection, knowing that the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS is the second watch in the collection after the Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon to be recognized with the prestigious hallmark of the “Hallmark of Geneva”. for outstanding quality.
Technical specifications
Watch (Alpine Eagle 41 XPS)
Made of Lucent Steel
box:
Lucent steel body
Total diameter 41,00 mm
The thickness is 8 mm
100m water resistance
Lucent steel crown engraved with a 6.65 mm compass flower
Glossy vertical finishes on case sides with chamfered edges
Lucent steel frame for the watch glass, fixed at its tangent points with 8 screws
Anti-reflective crystal glass
Case back cover showing the movement mechanism through an anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass
movement mechanism:
Automatic mechanical winding LUC 96.40-L
Power winding by engraved micro-wheel in 22K yellow gold
The number of movement components is 176
Total diameter 27,40 mm
Thickness 3,30 mm
The number of gems is 29
Frequency 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve 65 hours
The movement incorporates two barrels for energy storage with Chopard Twin technology.
Bridges decorated with «Côtes de Genève» motifs
Round balance
Swan neck adjuster
Balance spring with Phillips curve at its outer end
Chronometer Certificate from the Swiss Official Chronometer Society (COSC)
The "Point of Geneva" mark for distinguished quality
port and scorpions
The dial is painted in Monte Rosa Pink, the color of the Monte Rosa mountain, by the electrochemical reaction (galvanic) method. It is made of stamped copper with inlays radiating from its center inspired by the iris of an eagle's eye.
Numerals and hour markers made of white gold treated with Super-LumiNova grade (1X)
Hour and minute hands, in the “Baton” pattern, made of white gold and treated with Super-LumiNova (1X)
Small baton-style hand for displaying the mini-seconds in white gold with white lacquer
Gradations in black
Functions and display:
Central display of hours and minutes
Small seconds display at 6 o'clock
Stop seconds function
bracelet and clasp:
Tapered bracelet in Lucent steel with broad polished sides and links in vertical finishes, with polished central links.
Lucent steel triple-fold clasp with safety push buttons
Ref. 298623-3001 – Lucent Steel Watch with Monte Rosa Pink Dial
A new model equipped with a miniature seconds indicator.. A double chronometer certified by the “Point of Geneva” mark for high quality