Chopard had another wonderful Watches and Wonders this year. The brand once again displayed a unique range of traditionally styled and modern-looking new releases, all refined and well considered. On top of that, the calibers are always impressive, both technically and visually. It always makes exploring the new additions to the brand’s catalog a nice adventure. This year, the Alpine Eagle collection caught my attention right away. The main reason was the new Alpine Eagle 41 XPS “Mountain Glow.” But quickly after the initial admiration of a new dial color had settled down, I found there was more to enjoy. Let’s look at the new introductions and place them in the right context for the Alpine Eagle line.
As I write this article on the new Chopard Alpine Eagle releases, I notice that it’s been exactly a year since my article reflecting on the Alpine Eagle collection was published. In it, I applauded the great versatility and variety in Chopard’s series of integrated-bracelet sports watches. The direct reason for that article was last year’s introductions during Watches and Wonders. The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF in ceramized titanium and the Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Platinum perfectly demonstrated the lineup’s range while still part of the same family. It’s great to see that 12 months on, the feeling I had has solidified with another series of new releases.
An overview of the new Chopard Alpine Eagle introductions
The big new release was the Alpine Eagle XPS 41 “Mountain Glow.” It was the second XPS variant after the inaugural “Monte Rosa” version from 2023. Simply put, this year’s version introduces a new champagne-colored dial, whereas the first one had a beautiful salmon dial. This brings a new aesthetic to a well-known platform. If you are familiar with the XPS, you will know that it is a thinner version of the Alpine Eagle powered by an in-house micro-rotor caliber. On top of that, the dial design differs from the regular models, eschewing the date and adding a sub-seconds register at 6 o’clock.
The result of these changes is a watch that many people praised as the superior Alpine Eagle. One of the big gripes people have about the regular Alpine Eagle is its date window between 4 and 5 o’clock. I must say that I agree, especially seeing it next to the XPS; the date placement seems a bit awkward. Chopard does a good job of integrating it by color-matching the date disc with the dial, as we will see, but it doesn’t hide its somewhat strange presence.
The same brilliance with a new dial
For the Alpine Eagle XPS 41 “Mountain Glow,” Chopard uses the thinner 41 × 8.2mm case paired with the super comfortable integrated bracelet. Both are made of Lucent Steel, an alloy containing 85% recycled materials. The case houses the brand’s 176-part automatic caliber L.U.C 96.40-L. This 4Hz micro-rotor movement has a slim 3.3mm profile and offers a healthy 65-hour power reserve thanks to the two-barrel construction. On top of that, it is a COSC-certified chronometer and bears the prestigious Poinçon de Genève, a mark of the movement’s manual finishing, quality, and reliability.
But the big story of this new release is, of course, the new dial. I love that Chopard chose a lighter color to follow up the warmer salmon dial of the inaugural XPS release. The new hue tones down the dial pattern that depicts the iris of an eagle’s eye, making the watch look significantly more subtle. What remains is that both are brilliant versions of the Alpine Eagle that many watch fans prefer over the regular models. But brilliance comes at a premium: the new Alpine Eagle XPS 41 “Mountain Glow” retails for €29,500 / US$31,000 / £25,000, while the regular models are significantly more affordable, as we will see.
Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Gold
The second standout was the Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Gold. It combines a case and bracelet made of ethical rose gold case with a stunning “Shades of Wood” brown gradient dial. Those of you who are familiar with the Alpine Eagle lineup will know that this new watch is related to last year’s brilliant Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Platinum. The main giveaways are on the dial. First, it only has Roman numerals at 12 o’clock, while baton indexes mark all the other hours. Secondly, Chopard only uses gradient dials for these two models.
Just like the platinum version, the new rose gold one has a 41 × 8mm case. For people unfamiliar with Chopard’s terminology, “XP” stands for “extra-plat,” which is French for “extra thin.” The “CS” refers to the central seconds hand that both the platinum and the new rose gold models have. Powering the new release is Chopard’s in-house 96.42-L caliber.
Its twin-barrel architecture is similar to that of the 96.40-L movement that powers the Lucent Steel XPS “Mountain Glow.” The main difference is the central seconds hand versus the small running seconds of the XPS. Additionally, the caliber powering the new model features a 22K gold micro‑rotor, whereas last year’s platinum version had a platinum micro-rotor. What hasn’t changed is that the 96.42-L is a COSC-certified chronometer that bears the Poinçon de Genève.
The combination of rose gold and brown is wonderful
As mentioned, the rose gold case is paired with a beautiful dark brown gradient dial that gets darker towards the edges. Contrasting the dial is a wonderful set of rose gold hour markers. As a result of losing the Roman numerals at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, the dial looks much cleaner.
But that also put me onto the differences between the XP CS and XPS versus the regular Alpine Eagle models. As you will see, the cases for the former are not just slimmer. They also have a narrower bezel, giving them a more elegant and refined presence. This is a key element in making these clear favorites, as it leaves more room for everything on the dial to breathe while also eschewing the date.
This new rose gold version of the Alpine Eagle XP CS is nothing short of stunning and costs €85,800 / US$90,300 / £72,800. I love its design, color combination, materials, caliber, and impressive finishing. Basically, I love everything about it. It’s hard to pick a favorite between this new introduction and the XPS I highlighted earlier. I’ll probably go back and forth picking my favorite for this year’s Top 5 list, weighing it against my favorites from Watches and Wonders 2026. But what these two new releases show is that the number of Alpine Eagle models I love is growing with every release.
Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 AM
The next release, the Alpine Eagle 41 AM, is Chopard’s first regular Alpine Eagle with a new in-house-developed non-silicon antimagnetic hairspring. As such, it is a significant watch in the Alpine Eagle lineup. On top of that, the brand ensured you could easily recognize this special release. The basics are the same, but there are some visual differences, in addition to the new hairspring.
The watch has the same 41 × 9.7mm case as the regular Alpine Eagle. It is paired with a “Moss Green” dial inspired by Alpine landscapes and featuring the Alpine Eagle’s signature swirling pattern. But there are three differences compared to the regular dial. First, you will find an “antimagnetic” symbol and the caliber reference above the 6 o’clock marker. In addition, the seconds hand is black rather than silver. Finally, like the XP CS, this dial swaps the typical Roman numerals at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock for baton indexes. It does, however, retain the date window.
There are also a few visual cues referring to the updated Chopard caliber 01.01-C. This updated version of the movement features a hairspring in a newly developed antimagnetic alloy, offering resistance to magnetic fields of up to 2,000 gauss. On top of that, the COSC-certified caliber operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour and has a 60-hour power reserve.
Another great update is the bracelet’s more pronounced taper with slimmer links near the clasp. Speaking of which, Chopard also redesigned the clasp, which now features a toolless system allowing for a 5mm micro-adjustment. All in all, the Alpine Eagle 41 AM is a great upgrade over the regular model, and it comes in at €16,300 / US$17,100 / £13,800.
Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 and 36 “Rhone Blue”
The last two Alpine Eagle introductions I want to share are the two new “Rhone Blue” models, which introduce a new ice-blue dial to the regular lineup in two sizes. The first is the Alpine Eagle 41, which features a 41mm × 9.7mm case and an integrated bracelet, both executed in Lucent Steel.
The smaller of the two has a 36 × 8.45mm case and a matching bracelet, both crafted from the same proprietary stainless steel alloy. Both versions feature a similar dial, with the one difference being the absence of a date window on the 36mm model. It keeps the overall aesthetic somewhat cleaner, and most people will prefer that.
Different movements
Inside the 41mm version, you will find the in-house Chopard 01.01-C. This COSC-certified caliber runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers a 60-hour power reserve. The 36mm model is powered by the in-house Chopard 09.01-C. This smaller movement is also a COSC-certified chronometer, but it ticks at 25,200 vibrations per hour and provides a 42-hour power reserve.
These two new Alpine Eagle references both feature a nice ice-blue dial, the lightest color available for the regular Alpine Eagle models. The Alpine Eagle 36 “Rhone Blue” retails for €14,300 / US$15,100 / £12,100, whereas the bigger 41mm model has a price tag of €17,800 / US$18,700 / £15,100. The duo completes a remarkable quintet of new introductions that show the great diversity of the Chopard Alpine Eagle collection.
Final thoughts on the new Chopard Alpine Eagle novelties for Watches and Wonders 2026
If we needed more proof of how good the Chopard Alpine Eagle lineup is, we definitely got it. At this point, I can easily come up with at least five Alpine Eagle models that I absolutely adore. I would even say they are among my favorite integrated-bracelet sports watches. But even beyond my love for the various models, Chopard ensures that every new release adds something to the existing collection. As a result, the Alpine Eagle has grown into one of the most interesting series of watches in its category. I can’t wait to see what Chopard has in store for it next!
Jorg Weppelink
2026-04-29 05:00:00