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Just because Chopard is mostly known for its combined history with jewellery doesn’t mean that its prowess as a watchmaker goes unnoticed. Chopard’s 2024 Watches & Wonders releases were very honed in on aesthetics, with watches like the L.U.C XPS Forest Green hitting so many trends head-on. But for 2025, it seems like Chopard has given more consideration to wowing enthusiasts on a technical level. From incredibly long power reserves to high-beat movements other brands wouldn’t dare to attempt, we’re being reminded that Chopard definitely isn’t just here for looks.Chopard L.U.C QuattroRevived for its 25th anniversary, the Chopard L.U.C Quattro boasts its 9-day power reserve in an 18k rose gold case.The latest Quattro movement is the L.U.C 98.09-L, with two double-stacked mainspring barrels to deliver 216 hours of power with constant force.Despite its massive power reserve, the case of the watch is quite petite at 39mm in diameter and 10.4mm thick.BrandChopardModelL.U.C Quattro 25th Anniversary EditionReference161954-5001Case Dimensions39mm (D) x 10.4mm (T)Case materialEthical 18k rose goldWater Resistance30 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire front and backDialBlueStrapBlue alligator or brown calfskin leather strapMovementCalibre L.U.C 98.09-L, in-house, manual, COSCPower Reserve216 hours (9 days)FunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds, pointer dateAvailabilityNow available exclusively at Chopard boutiquesPriceUS$38,400Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS PlatinumThe Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Platinum is the brand's first platinum sports watch.The 41mm case is only 8mm tall including the sapphire crystal, but still 100m water-resistant.It's powered by the COSC-certified L.U.C calibre 96.42-L with a platinum micro-rotor and a 65-hour power reserve.BrandChopardModelAlpine Eagle 41 XP CS PlatinumReference295396-9001Case Dimensions41mm (D) x 8mm (T)Case material950 platinumWater Resistance100 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire front and backDialShades of Ice blueStrap950 platinum braceletMovementL.U.C calibre 96.42-L, in-house, automatic micro-rotor, COSCPower Reserve65 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, secondsAvailabilityNow available exclusively from Chopard boutiquesPriceUS$110,500Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HFThe Chopard Alpine Eagle 8HF returns to its high-beat boasting in a new ceramicised titanium case, combining grade 5 titanium’s strength and lightness with a hardness of 1,000 Vickers.Even the calibre 01.14-C has ceramicised titanium plates to further reduce weight, while also being COSC-certified and having an 8Hz beat rate.The all-black look makes this one of the sportiest Alpine Eagles ever released, which it backs up with 100m of water resistance.BrandChopardModelAlpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HFReference298600-3028Case Dimensions41mm (D) x 9.75mm (T)Case MaterialBlack ceramicised titaniumWater Resistance100 metres, screw-down crownCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal front and backDialBlack eagle iris sunburstStrapBlack or orange rubberBlack calfskin leather strapMovementChopard 01.14-C, in-house, automatic, COSC, 8HzPower Reserve60 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, dateAvailabilityLimited to 250 piecesPriceUS$25,000Chopard Alpine Eagle 33mmThe new petite-size Chopard Alpine Eagle is the first to feature two-tone with Lucent Steel and yellow gold instead of rose.The 33mm case is only 7.95mm thick, keeping its slenderness proportionate.Between the diamonds on the bezel and hour markers, along with the Vals Grey iris dial, it’s incredibly flashy.BrandChopardModelAlpine Eagle 33mmReference298617-4001Case Dimensions33mm (D) x 7.95mm (T)Case MaterialLucent Steel and 18k ethical yellow goldWater Resistance50 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal front and backDialVals Grey eagle iris sunburst achieved by galvanic processStrapTwo-tone integrated braceletMovementChopard 09.01-C, in-house, automatic, COSCPower Reserve42 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, secondsAvailabilityAvailable nowPriceUS$22,500Chopard Happy Sport 33mmChopard has utilised lepidolite for the stone dial of the new Happy Sport 33mm, which is a natural form of mica tinted lilac by its lithium content. The rendered image does not even slightly do lepidolite justice.It doubles down on the pinkish-purple theme with a colourful alligator strap and an amethyst set in the crown.In addition to the diamond-set bezel, five diamonds dance around the dial as the watch moves.BrandChopardModelHappy Sport 33mmReference275378-5010Case Dimensions33mm (D) x 10.98mm (T)Case Material18k ethical rose goldWater Resistance30 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal front and backDialNatural lepidoliteStrapLilac alligator leatherMovementChopard 09.01-C, in-house, automaticPower Reserve42 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, secondsAvailabilityLimited to 25 piecesPriceUS$29,700Chopard l'Heure du Diamant MoonphaseL'Heure du Diamant Moonphase is an incredible example of both watchmaking and jewel setting, with every single element sparkling.The case is set with 3.86ct of brilliant-cut diamonds, making it seem like there is no case behind the stones.The new calibre Chopard 09.02-C has a moonphase display which needs adjusting only once every 122 years.BrandChopardModelL'Heure du Diamant MoonphaseReference139445-1001Case Dimensions35.75mm (D) x 9.6mm (T)Case Material18k ethical white goldWater Resistance30 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal front and backDialAventurine glassStrapBlue alligator leatherMovementChopard 09.02-C, in-house, automaticPower Reserve42 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, moonphaseAvailabilityAvailable nowPriceUS$101,000Chopard l'Heure du Diamant 26mmThe Chopard l'Heure du Diamant 26mm brings back a bark style gold bracelet, which was a staple of late ’60s and early ’70s jewellery watches.The mother of pearl dial and rhodium-plated hands enhance the watch’s monochrome look of sparkle and glamour.Its bezel is set with a total of 2.2cts of brilliant-cut diamonds, while the crown is set with a briolette-cut diamond.BrandChopardModelL'Heure du Diamant 26mmReference10A178-1301Case Dimensions26mm (D) x 9mm (T)Case Material18k ethical white goldWater Resistance30 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal front and backDialMother of pearlStrap18k ethical white gold bracelet with bark finishMovementChopard 10.01-C, in-house, automaticPower Reserve45 hoursFunctionsHours, minutesAvailabilityAvailable nowPriceUS$47,000
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