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Hi E, HNY and good luck with your ultimate decision on this eagleš¦
! This morning, under the guise of your āimpliedā instructions, I went to the Chopard boutique to...
Jan 03, 2020,20:02 PM
inspect it on your behalf š¤£
Overall IMO the Alpine Eagle is a handsome watch and the size is decent. I also like the design of the bracelet and the finishing
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Followup: thanks to everyone for replying to my previous post!
By: Esharp : December 23rd, 2019-18:34
I donāt know about the rest of you but I can go a long time just enjoying the little random assortment of watches I have collected over the years; then suddenly Iāll get the bug and start looking around again. Iād seen the announcement of the Alpine Eagle...
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By: Andres_Felipe_Gomez : December 28th, 2019-17:06
Sorry, this watch is tacky, derivative and feminine looking Besides, they stuck in the same movement as in the Mile Miglia GTS which can be had a 1/2 the price. The finishing is very industrial, lacks decent finishing and itās a disappointment at this pri...
Thanks for your reply
By: Esharp : December 28th, 2019-19:58
I donāt disagree that more could have been done with the movement. But our views diverge on your other comments. Design is a subjective matter in any case. To my eyes many watch designs are tacky - including some which are darlings among the commentariat ...
Yes everything else is subjective..
By: Andres_Felipe_Gomez : December 30th, 2019-08:06
But the movement, I think all can agree it is a disappointment. Specially given Chopard capability.. such a pity. First thing I did was comparing this model with the Traveler One at the boutique. They have the same base movement and similar prices (regard...
Thanks Gordon!
By: Esharp : January 4th, 2020-18:31
HNY to you too. And thank you for checking it out! Agreed re your observations. Hmmm. We must get together soon to discuss - itās been too long... Best E.