patrick_y
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Always nice to see a used example!
Sometimes when I see a watch or a suitcase that is obviously brand new, without a single scratch, it almost looks "naked/bare" and "just born" for a lack of a better word.
The Shikkoku Alpine Eagle
The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 Shikkoku ref. 298600-3021 is a 100-piece Japan - Only Limited Edition which has never been reviewed on our site. Released in 2023 , it was the first regular Alpine Eagle without a date . Shikkoku (漆黒) refers to an intense jet -...
It's very cool. Maybe too cool for me.
I'm still more drawn to the blue and grey standard Alpine Eagle dials than this one. But this black one is definitely very special. I even like the date of the grey and blue dial variants, but with a black dial, the date disc probably wouldn't have been l...
I agree with you: the Shikkoku is spectacular, but maybe a little too spectacular.
The new rose gold seems wonderful indeed. Here's a shot of the regular grey dial for you. Best, Emmanuel ...
Looking good over there!
I'm actually going to be meeting a friend who has the blue dial variant soon! He's not a WPS member. Unfortunately. And I have tried to twist his arm. Looking forward to being able to admire the blue variant soon! Thank you for letting me admire your silv...
I wish you a great friendly meeting and hands on experience with the blue dial variant.
I'd be happy to show you mine when the opportunity arises. I've worn it every summer without taking any special care, so it's full of tiny scratches!
Always nice to see a used example!
Sometimes when I see a watch or a suitcase that is obviously brand new, without a single scratch, it almost looks "naked/bare" and "just born" for a lack of a better word. ...
Thanks Emmanuel, great and rarely seen AE to highlight.
I’m not a huge fan of the AE, but in the “right” dial colour it does catch my eye. This specific iteration is probably the one I would look for if I was really going to buy one. I’ve seen it several times as a good (Japanese) friend of mine owns one, and ...
Thanks for sharing these photos and your personal story with this watch.
I totally understand your mixed feelings concerning the AE. I own the regular grey dial and it works for me, but other watches are far more important to me. Best, Emmanuel
A no date version should have been
the main model from the get go. In Alpine Eagle 41mm watches the date is very well integrated with the same color date wheel with the dial but still, that special dial deserved a simple no date version which elevated the watch to another level imho. Thank...
They’ve achieved this thickness
with the XPS Alpine Eagle with a micro rotor movement.
Yes, I agree, but the RO and the Nautilus have/had a date and I think the AE wanted to compete with them
in a lower price range (at least, to begin with). The date doesn't bother me too much on my grey dial variant, but I agree that it would be even better without. Best, Emmanuel
Hmmm
I visited the National Gallery of Art and saw this Rothko painting: It upset me because I can never reclaim the time I spent looking at it. I clearly didn't get it! So I'd like to see this particular AE in person, since I like so much of what Chopard does...
I'm sure the Alpine Eagle makes a different impression! ;-)
I love Rothko, but this particular one leaves me completely cold... Best, Emmanuel