Watch Salmon Dial vs. Smoked Salmon Dial: Comparison

Mach · 2024-03-16T19:03:15Z

Explore the Chopard Alpine Eagle XPS Monte Rosa Salmon vs. H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Smoked Salmon dials. A collector's debate on aesthetics, bracelets, and movements.

Mach's original post sparks a vibrant discussion comparing two distinct interpretations of the salmon dial: the Chopard Alpine Eagle XPS Monte Rosa Salmon and the H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Smoked Salmon. This article delves into Mach's personal experience and the community's diverse opinions, offering insights into the aesthetic nuances and integrated bracelet designs that define these luxury sports watches.

Wearing my Chopard Alpine Eagle XPS with their Monte Rosa Salmon dial:

While making the rounds, a local AD had a pre-owner H. Moser & Cie Streamliner with their Smoked Salmon dial:

I missed out on the email giving me a two hour window of opportunity to reserve one. Seeing it in person, this dial doesn’t do it for me. So, I guess it was a blessing in disguise.😁

Here’s a couple of comparison shots:

Which do you prefer? Neither is acceptable as well!😉

Key Points from the Discussion

The Chopard Alpine Eagle is lauded for its strong presence and L.U.C lines, with one collector noting its potential to become a significant part of a collection, even suggesting the L.U.C 1860 as a compelling addition.
While appreciating the Chopard Alpine Eagle's Salmon dial, a recurring point of contention among collectors is the design of its bracelet's center link, which some find disrupts the overall aesthetic.
The H. Moser & Cie Streamliner's crown design is noted for protruding, which some collectors feel makes it less integrated compared to the Chopard Alpine Eagle's design.
Despite the H. Moser & Cie Streamliner's unique dial and design, the original author's initial in-person impression of the Smoked Salmon dial not resonating with them is validated by a fellow collector.
The movement in the H. Moser & Cie Streamliner is considered by some to be underwhelming, with a preference expressed for the newer movement found in the small seconds variant.
The Chopard's integrated bracelet is generally preferred over the H. Moser & Cie's, with a suggestion to also consider the AP Code 11.59 for its dial.

The Discussion

India Whiskey Charlie

Mar 16, 2024

If we are voting for the actual watches...

I am going for the Chopard but either dial is beautiful in their own right

Mach

Mar 16, 2024

Very true! In our cases, we both voted with our wallets! Thanks, my friend!🥂

Larrykelley11

Mar 16, 2024

Chopard makes my heart flutter, my choice

Mach

Mar 16, 2024

Could this be a future acquisition, Larry? Thanks for your participation!🥂

Larrykelley11

Mar 17, 2024

That’s an excellent question, I’d love to try one on sometime.

Mach

Mar 17, 2024

+1 That will always be a good practice. Sometimes, others’ wrist shots and seeing it in the flesh don’t always translate to the same emotions.

Watch Salmon Dial vs. Smoked Salmon Dial: Comparison

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