The Eagle Spreads its Wings: Chopard Adds XL Chrono to Alpine Eagle Collection
Chopard’s Alpine Eagle collection, described by the brand as “inspired by the power of the eagle and the beauty of the Alps,” debuted in late 2019 with 10 time-and-date references in two case sizes. The sport-luxury series, which traces its origins to the Chopard St. Moritz watch of the late 1970s, now expands to include an “extra-large” 44-mm flyback chronograph version in three distinct executions. Here’s the lowdown on the new Alpine Eagle XL Chrono.
Three variations are available, all with integrated bracelets. Two are in Chopard’s in-house-developed A223 Lucent steel, one with an Aletsch blue dial, the other with a dial in Pitch Black, used here for the first time. The third, also with a Pitch Black dial, combines Lucent steel with Chopard’s “ethical” rose gold for a two-tone look. The 44-mm cases are notable for their right-side-mounted chronograph pushers that are elegantly integrated on either side of the crown guards. The dials maintain the textured motif established by their predecessors in the collection, evoking an eagle’s iris, along with the seconds hand whose counterweight is shaped like an eagle feather. Surrounding the tricompax dial is an inner bezel ring with a tachymeter scale, highlighted at the 100, 160, and 240 markers with red detailing. The bezel features eight functional indexed screws at the key points and a compass rose engraved on the bezel ? both elements characteristic o...
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