Chopard - Alpine Eagle XL Chrono

The Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono has prices of €19,200 in steel with blue (298609-3001) or black dial (298609-3002) or €26,700 in steel and gold

Chopard is expanding its Alpine Eagle collection, launched in October 2019 with a three-hand model available in various iterations, with a flyback chronograph in a new extra large 44 mm diameter case.

Available in three versions – in Lucent Steel A223 (a special steel alloy developed by Chopard for its anti-allergenic properties) with an Aletsch Blue or Pitch Black dial and a bi-material version combining Lucent Steel A223 and rose gold with a Pitch Black dial – the Alpine Eagle XL Chrono timepiece with integrated bracelet is driven by the self-winding Chopard 03.05-C mechanical movement.

Equipped with a column wheel, this 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) movement guarantees 60 hours of power reserve and is chronometer-certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).

The flyback function enabling smooth successive timing operations is possible thanks to three pivoting hammers with elastic arms facilitating zero-setting of the counters. 

The right-hand pushers are integrated on either side of the crown guards, repeated also on the left side to preserve symmetry. The 13.15 mm thick case is water resistant to 100 metres / 330 feet.

The blue or black dial is characterised by the typical sunburst pattern somehow evoking an eagle's iris and the tachymeter scale appearing on the inner bezel ring. The feather-shaped seconds hand sweeps over the display punctuated by raised counters.

The tapering bracelet featuring wide links with satin-bushed sides and a polished central cap is secured to the wrist by a triple folding clasp.

The Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono has prices of Euro 19,200 / US$ 19,200 in Lucent Steel A223 with Aletsch Blue dial (ref. 298609-3001) or Pitch Black dial (ref. 298609-3002) or Euro 26,700 / US$ $26,800 in Lucent Steel A223 and 18-carat rose gold with Pitch Black dial. chopard.com