Tom Austin
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Chopard rarely put a foot wrong, and knows how to surprise and appeal to all. Chopard’s 2024 Watches and Wonders releases see the Maison refine its collections like the Alpine Eagle, L.U.C and Happy Sport with some interesting additions to whet your horological appetites.L.U.C XPS Forest GreenRetro-style sector dials are very much in focus right now, and the Chopard L.U.C XPS Forest Green brings a well-refined and verdant offering into the category.Driven by the L.U.C 96.12-L automatic movement, it features a stunning 22-carat micro-rotor and twin barrel technology, resulting in 65 hours of? power reserve.At 40mm wide and 7.2mm thick, the proportions are great for someone looking for a dressier alternative to a utility watch, ideal for an everyday wearer.BrandChopardModelL.U.C XPS Forest GreenReference168629-3001Case Dimensions40mm (D) x 7.2mm (T)Case MaterialLucent SteelWater Resistance30mCrystal(s)Sapphire front and backDialForest green sunburst dial with sector printStrapHand-sewn brown alligator leather strap with stainless steel pin buckleMovementL.U.C 96.12-L, automatic, COSCPower Reserve65 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds,PriceTBCHappy Sport 33mmChopard has introduced two new diamond-encrusted Happy Sports for 2024 in pink and blue, featuring the iconic five dancing gems with matching tourmalines or aquamarines. Both are limited editions of 250 pieces.Sized at 33m, the polished stainless steel case is finished with a full diamond-set bezel, bringing a touch of feminine class to the new colourways.Powered by the in-house, COSC-certified 09.01-C calibre automatic movement, the Happy Sport is more than just good looks; it’s a serious mechanical timepiece under the diamond-encrusted appearance.BrandChopardModelHappy Sport 33mmReferencePink – 278608-3008Blue – 278608-3009Case Dimensions33mm (D) x 10.84mm (T)Case MaterialStainless steel – “Lucent Steel”Water Resistance30mCrystal(s)Sapphire front and backDialSilver-toned with guilloche centreStrapGlossy fuchsia pink or pale blue alligator leather strap with stainless steel pin buckleMovementChopard 09.01-C, automatic, COSCPower Reserve42 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, happy diamondsPriceTBCAlpine Eagle XL Chrono TitaniumChopard’s new XL Chrono is the first addition of grade 5 titanium in their chronograph series, allowing for greater durability and lightness in this sporty range.At 44mm, the XL Chrono means business: it’s a lightweight yet aggressive watch, ready for use in extreme conditions while looking equally extreme itself.Powered by an automatic winding, column-wheel chronograph 03.05-C movement, the XL Chrono is particularly special as it contains no less than three unique patents and is COSC-certified.BrandChopardModelAlpine Eagle XL Chrono TitaniumReference298609-3008Case Dimensions44mm (D) x 7.6mm (T)Case MaterialGrade 5 titaniumWater Resistance100mCrystal(s)Sapphire front and backDialSunburst blue, PVD-coated with Super-LumiNovaStrapBlack rubber strap with titanium insert and titanium pink buckleMovementChopard 03.05-C, automatic, COSCPower Reserve65 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, flyback chronograph, datePriceTBCImperiale White GoldDemonstrating their jewellery-making prowess, Chopard introduces the Imperiale in 18-carat white gold, fully diamond-set with a diamond, sapphire and mother-of-pearl dial.The fascinating white gold dial is adorned with teal and white enamel flower motifs in a stunning 3-dimensional effect, and while legibility may not be a priority, it doesn’t really matter.Not to stop at looks, the boutique-only Imperiale is driven by a self-winding micro-rotor movement with twin barrels offering a 65-hour power reserve.BrandChopardModelImperialeReference385392-1001Case Dimensions36mm (D) x 10.38mm (T)Case Material18-carat white goldWater Resistance50mCrystal(s)Sapphire front and backDialWhite gold with enamel, diamond and sapphire decorationStrapSeamless alligator leather strap with white gold, diamond-set pin buckleMovementChopard 96.17-C, in-house, automaticPower Reserve65 hoursFunctionsHours, minutesPriceTBCAlpine Eagle 41 XP TTChopard has gone fully skeletal with the Alpine Eagle 41 XP TT, exposing the inner workings of the stunning movement through a skeletonised case dial.?If removing sections of the dial wasn’t enough, the watch is constructed from lightweight grade 5 titanium for even more weight saving.Its L.U.C 96.17-S movement benefits from twin barrels and a 22-carat gold micro-rotor to provide a 65-hour power reserve as well as look amazing through that open-worked dial.Read a full review of the Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP TT here.BrandChopardModelAlpine Eagle 41 XP TTReference298630-3001Case Dimensions41mm (D) x 8mm (T)Case MaterialGrade 5 titaniumWater Resistance100mCrystal(s)Sapphire front and backDialSkeletonised with floating hour markers and rhodium platingBraceletTitanium multi-link bracelet with triple folding Lucent Steel claspMovementChopard L.U.C 96.17-S, in-house, automaticPower Reserve65 hoursFunctionsHours, minutesPriceTBCL’Heure du DiamantAnother diamond-encrusted novelty from Chopard, crafted in 18-carat white gold and set with 35 brilliant-cut diamonds.THis 26mm jewellery watch is powered by one of the smallest manual-winding movements on the market, which has a 45-hour power reserve.The watch is finished with a mother-of-pearl dial, embellished with 12 diamonds as hour markers and a final diamond set in the crown.BrandChopardModelL’Heure du DiamantReference13A178-1306Case Dimensions26mm (D)Case Material18-carat white goldCrystal(s)Sapphire crystalDialMother-of-pearl with diamond-set hour markersStrapSatin strapMovementChopard 10.01-C, in-house, hand-woundPower Reserve45 hoursFunctionsHours, minutesPriceTBC
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