Chopard

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 -...  

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...  

The new rose gold seems wonderful indeed. Here's a shot of the regular grey dial for you. Best, Emmanuel ...  

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'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!

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. ...  

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 ...  

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

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... 

Best, Emmanuel

with the XPS Alpine Eagle with a micro rotor movement.

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For me no date with center seconds is where this watch shines most bright, extra points if the watch has the micro rotor caliber and is thinner, but 2mm is not a deal breaker. Platinum is too heavy for daily use for me though, I’m sure we have members who... 

but I think it would be too heavy for me too. Hopefully they'll make a steel XP CS someday... Best, Emmanuel

Check here: https://www.chopard.com/en-us/watch/295396-9001.html

...the 'look' is about perfect. Yes, it would be heavy on a bracelet, but so cool. I would buy it in steel. Or how about platinum with a leather or rubber strap? I do value better-finished movements and thinner watches...

this watch could be fitted with one. ...  

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

Best, Emmanuel

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 love Rothko, but this particular one leaves me completely cold... Best, Emmanuel