Chopard Alpine Eagle: St. Moritz Reimagined

Pour le Mérite · 2019-09-30T12:59:13Z

Explore the Chopard Alpine Eagle, a modern sports watch inspired by the St. Moritz. Discover collector insights on its design, movement, and market position.

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Pour le Mérite introduces the Chopard Alpine Eagle, a new sports watch collection that pays homage to the brand's 1980s St. Moritz line. This article delves into the initial reception and design elements of the Alpine Eagle, exploring how it resonates with collectors and its place within the competitive luxury sports watch segment. Pour le Mérite's post provides key specifications and initial impressions, setting the stage for community discussion.

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Chopard introduces their new sports watch collection which resembles the St. Moritz collection from the 80s.

Case material: Lucent Steel A223 (recycled steel, hypoallergenic), 18K rose gold, two-tone

Case diameter: 41 mm, 36 mm

Dials: blue, grey, white

Movement: 01.01-C & 09.01-C

Power reserve: 60 h & 42 h

Water resistance: 100 meter

Price: starts from < US$12,900

The roots:

My initial thoughts: I quite like it, the dials are amazing although the date might distort the symmetry.

Source: prestigeonline.com

Key Points from the Discussion

The Alpine Eagle's dials and applied markers are superb, but the movement bridges appear somewhat plain for its price point.
The bracelet design of the Alpine Eagle bears a strong resemblance to the first-generation Vacheron Constantin Overseas, inviting comparisons beyond its St. Moritz heritage.
The date window's angle and placement are a recurring point of contention among collectors, with some finding it an 'eyesore' that disrupts symmetry.
Some community members view the Alpine Eagle as another 'copycat' in a trend of similar blue-dialed steel sports watches, questioning its originality.
Cartier is highlighted as a brand that consistently takes risks and offers original designs, contrasting with the perceived lack of innovation in some new sports watch releases.
Live photos of the 41mm grey dial variant offer a real-world perspective on the watch's aesthetics and wrist presence.

The Discussion

foversta

Sep 30, 2019

I thought that this watch was under embargo till tomorrow [nt]

Pour le Mérite

Sep 30, 2019

Well...

A german member spotted a window display case in Zurich and then proceeded to do some research and found the article.

Rapwatch

Sep 30, 2019

Under embargo forever hopefully [nt]

foversta