Watches and Wonders
Watches and Wonders: Chopard Launches Five New High-Flying Versions of Its Alpine Eagle
The latest editions explore new colors, case materials, and complications.
By Rhonda Riche
Editor-At-Large
I wish I was a younger journalist because I’ve already used up all my musical allegories when it comes to describing watches. Why the regrets? Because Chopard’s 2025 quintet of Alpine Eagles sings out for melodic description. One of them is even called “Cadence.” It’s not fair.
But you know what else sings? Birds. At Watches and Wonders 2025, the Geneva-based Maison presents five wildly different takes on the Alpine Eagle that will delight watchers in different ways. Here’s our overview.
Alpine Eagle 33
What has Watches and Wonders attendees buzzing about the new Alpine Eagle 33 is its 33mm size and its mix of materials – Lucent Steel and yellow gold to be exact. It takes the resurgence of two-tone watches to a new level, especially when contrasted with its embossed “Vals Grey” dial.
One of the defining traits of the Alpine Eagle 33 collection is that its elegant signatures help it transcend to being more than just a sport watch. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, this iteration also features diamond-set hour markers that recall a mountain’s sparkling snow cap.
Both the case and bracelet channel the power of the eagle thanks to Chopard's luminous yet scratch-resistant 80-percent recycled steel. The bezel, crown and central bracelet caps are cast from ethically sourced 18-karat yellow gold. Because we must respect nature.
The Alpine Eagle 33’s power is underscored by the presence of the Calibre 09.01-C self-winding movement – one of the smallest movements to be granted Official Swiss Chronometer certification.
Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Platinum
Perhaps the most exciting of Chopard’s offerings at this year’s Watches and Wonders is the Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Platinum because it’s the first time the Maison has offered this precious metal in the collection.
What makes this model soar is its sense of proportion. Its ultra-thin, chronometer-certified L.U.C96.42-L movement is dressed up with a platinum micro-rotor.
The slender 41 XP case is now paired with a reshaped integrated bracelet for extra ergonomics. And visually, the "shades of ice" blue gradient dial sits like a gem in the middle of this stunning architecture – it’s just gorgeous.
Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon
While the models delight because of their natural beauty, Chopard has always championed complexity through its Alpine Eagle collection. In the past, the family has embraced daring feats such as a flyback chronograph, high-frequency calibres, and — since 2022 — a flying tourbillon movement.
Its latest technological take on the flying tourbillon is aiming for a more streamlined mechanism. The watch itself measures 41mm, and the L.U.C 96.24-L movement powering this new Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon is just 3.3mm thick. With this edition, Chopard becomes the only Manufacture whose flying tourbillon watches bear the double threat of Chronometer and Poinçon de Genève certification.
Alpine Eagle 33 Frozen Topaz Blue
The beauty of the natural world is something to be embraced, not tamed. With the Alpine Eagle, Chopard has always tried to embody the beauty of the outdoors while producing timepieces that work in harmony with it.
The new Alpine Eagle Frozen model combines the brand’s watchmaking expertise with its mastery of the jewelry arts to create a bewitching evocation of the crystalline snow and ice flakes that blanket the Alpine glaciers.
How do they do it? Here, the case, dial, and integrated bracelet are made from ethical 18-karat gold and set with diamonds. The bezel is paved with a gradient array of blue topazes. To help you contemplate the age and grace of these remote regions, the Alpine Eagle 33 Frozen Topaz Blue is equipped with the Chopard 09.01-C self-winding calibre.
Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF
And now for something completely different.
The Alpine Eagle was first launched in 2019. In that time, the collection has constantly experimented with size and materials. And now, with the third edition in its high-frequency family of timepieces, Chopard has released its lightest model ever.
To help achieve this featherweight status, the 41mm by 9.75mm case, crown, and bezel of the Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF model have been crafted from ceramicized titanium – you read it right, ceramicized. Even its high-frequency, chronometer-certified Chopard 01.14-C movement is lighter than its predecessor thanks to a mainplate and bridges made of from this material.
The Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF series also appears (for the first time) with a rubber strap. This keeps the watch looking sporty while also maintaining its featherweight quality.
Pricing & Availability
Each of these five exciting new editions of the Alpine Eagle take flight today. For more information and pricing, head over to the Chopard website.