Chopard first introduced its chime-in-passing complication in previous precious-metal configurations several years ago. The L.U.C Strike One Titanium changes the conversation: the same Poinçon de Genève-certified movement, the same patented monobloc sapphire gong system, now housed in a Grade 5 titanium case that weighs almost nothing and costs considerably less.
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Introducing: Chopard L.U.C XPS Prussian Blue—A Sector Dial in an Ultra-Thin Watch (Live Photos)
Chopard used the 30th anniversary of its Fleurier Manufacture to make the case for restraint. The L.U.C XPS Prussian Blue is a 40 mm ultra-thin dress watch in Lucent Steel that owes its entire chromatic identity to the historical relationship between the Canton of Neuchâtel—where the Manufacture is based—and the Kingdom of Prussia.
Introducing: Chopard L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 Straw Marquetry—A Honeycomb Built by Hand (Live Photos)
Chopard's Fleurier Manufacture marks its 30th anniversary at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026 with perhaps its most intimate statement: an eight-piece limited edition that unites a jumping-hour complication with a dial assembled from hand-split rye straw. The L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 Straw Marquetry is presented in 18K ethical yellow gold with a natural straw marquetry dial.
Introducing: Chopard L.U.C 1860 Lucent Steel and Areuse Blue Dial (Live Photos)
Chopard's Manufacture in Fleurier turns thirty this year, and to mark the occasion, the maison has released a new edition of the L.U.C 1860—the reference that effectively announced the birth of the L.U.C line in 1996. Rather than a nostalgia exercise, this is a considered continuation: same 36.5 mm case, same austere clarity of layout, but now rendered in Lucent Steel.
Introducing: Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XPS Mountain Glow Dial (Live Photos)
The Alpine Eagle has always occupied an interesting position in Chopard's lineup as a sports watch that refuses to compromise on movement quality or finishing standards. The new Alpine Eagle 41 XPS doubles down on that identity with a second ultra-thin edition, this time featuring a "Mountain Glow" champagne dial and a redesigned bracelet that addresses the one area where its predecessor still had room to grow.
Introducing: Chopard Zagato Lab One Concept—A Racing Car on the Wrist
The intersection of motorsport and watchmaking has produced its fair share of automotive-inspired timepieces, yet few achieve the authenticity and seamless integration of automotive design cues into watchmaking that Chopard's third collaboration with Zagato delivers. Although let’s not forget Audemars Piguet’s integration of auto racing design cues into several Royal Oak Offshores, like the Pablo Montoya, the Michael Schumacher, and the Rubens Barrichello.
W&W 2025: Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF (Live Photos)
First introduced in 2019, the Alpine Eagle collection represents Chopard's commitment to technological advancement in watchmaking. The third edition of their high-frequency timepiece the 8HF series achieves a remarkable milestone as the lightest watch ever produced by Chopard. This exceptional lightness is accomplished through the use of ceramicized titanium for the 41 mm case, crown, dial, and movement.
W&W 2025: Chopard L.U.C Full Strike Revelation Minute Repeater (Live Photos)
The new L.U.C. Full Strike Revelation ref. 161947-0002 is distinguished by its innovative design, exceptional acoustic qualities, and natural elegance, the L.U.C Full Strike timepiece now appears in a new limited edition of just 20 pieces with a sapphire crystal dial that reveals the intricate mechanics within the manual wound calibre powering this watch.
W&W 2025: Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Platinum (Live Photos)
Chopard debuts its first platinum iteration in the Alpine Eagle sports watch collection, marrying the refined proportions of the ultra-thin '41 XP' case with a redesigned bracelet. The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Platinum ref. 295396-9001 is equipped with a case measuring 41 mm in diameter and 8 mm in thickness, the watch is crafted from this exceptionally pure metal and showcases a 'Shades of Ice' blue gradient dial.
Introducing: Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP 'TimeForArt' 2024. A Masterpiece with Straw Marquetry Dial.
Along with another 24 watch brands, Chopard showcases the full extent of its artistic genius through a one-of-a-kind timepiece. The new Alpine Eagle 41 XP for TimeForArt 2024 combines the pure lines of an iconic creation from the Maison with a dial featuring an exceptional Artistic craft perfected by the in-house workshops: straw marquetry.
Insider: Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier. Sector Dials are Making a Comeback.
Chopard reaffirms its commitment to the values of Haute Horlogerie promoted by the Fleurier Quality Foundation with a new timepiece certified following the specifications of this independent institution, known as the most demanding in its field. This L.U.C Qualité Fleurier model is the first watch to be awarded this label since Chopard became the sole custodian of the Foundation in 2022. It is also the first in the L.U.C Qualité Fleurier family to be crafted in Lucent Steel –Chopard's alloy featuring exclusive properties and produced with a recycling rate of at least 80%.
Insider: Chopard L.U.C XPS Forest Green. Unrivaled Sleek and Understated Design.
The Chopard L.U.C XPS Forest Green is a remarkable timepiece that embodies elegance and craftsmanship. Its sleek and understated design makes it perfect for any occasion, from formal events to everyday wear. The ultra-thin case houses a sophisticated movement that is both precise and reliable. The clean dial showcases the time and running seconds with clarity, while the slim profile ensures a comfortable fit on the wrist.
Insider: Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono Rose Gold. Almost as Heavy as an AP 'Brick'.
With a sporty yet sophisticated aesthetic, the Chopard Alpine Eagle collection appeals to individuals who appreciate both style and substance in their timepieces. The Alpine Eagle XL Chrono ref. 295393-5002 just released at Watches & Wonders 2024 is one of those watches that leaves you in awe. The Alpine Eagle XL Chrono in 18K rose gold is a flyback chronograph in a case measuring 44 mm in diameter with a thickness of 13.15 mm entirely crafted in ethical 18K rose gold.
W&W 2024: Chopard L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25. Jumping Hour Limited Edition. (Live Pics)
The new Chopard L.U.C —Louis-Ulysse Chopard— Quattro Spirit 25 is the celebratory piece to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Chopard manufacture. Equipped with a 40 mm 18K white gold case, this watch is available in a limited edition of only 100 pieces. Its case in what Chopard refers to as Ethical 18K white gold frames a black Grand Feu enamel dial hand-crafted by Chopard Manufacture's enamel artisan.
Watch Goodies: Chopard for Alfa Romeo Alarm Clock. A Perfect Travel Clock to Wake Up in Style.
A tribute to classic car racing, this Chopard for Alfa Romeo Alarm Clock injects a dose of high-octane energy into everyday life. Evoking a classic dashboard counter, this stylishly masculine accessory boasts a sleek black dial and palladium finish. Styled after a chronometer, this beautiful clock is equipped with an alarm and boasts a black dial with superluminova applied markers and hands.
Insider: Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence 8 HF. A High-Frequency Limited Edition of 250 Pieces.
The recently released Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence 8 HF is an upgraded version of the Alpine Eagle released in 2019. Just like its predecessor, the dial, the finishing and the bracelet are our favorite parts of this watch. The Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence 8 HF is a reinterpretation of the St. Moritz watch, the first watch created in 1980 by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, now co-president of Chopard.
Eye Candy: Chopard L.U.C Perpetual T Spirit of 'La Santa Muerte' Unique Piece. Celebrating 'Día de los Muertos'.
To celebrate the Mexican holiday of ‘Día de los Muertos’ —the Day of the Dead— which is celebrated throughout Mexico today November 2nd, we bring you the Chopard unique piece L.U.C Perpetual T Spirit of 'La Santa Muerte'. This unique piece cased in a 43 mm rose gold case is fully hand-engraved with motifs related to this Mexican holiday.
News: Presenting the Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier Jubilee. First Stainless Steel Piece in the L.U.C Collection.
Released on the cusp of the Chopard Manufacture's 25th anniversary, the brand is presenting the L.U.C QF Jubilee limited edition. This 25-piece limited edition sums up the three core values of the L.U.C collection, namely technical performance, aesthetic refinement and an enduring attachment to certified watchmaking. This is the first L.U.C stainless steel timepiece with Fleurier Quality Foundation certification
News: Chopard Mille Miglia Lab One. The First-Ever Non-Round Case for the Brand.
A new futuristic-shaped case and a new tourbillon movement complete the new Chopard Mille Miglia Lab One. This new concept watch that pays homage to the Mille Miglia Race. Designed in the spirit of high-performance race cars and impelled by the same quest for technical refinement and innovation, this is the first Chopard self-winding tourbillon chronometer and is issued in a 20-piece limited edition. This ultra-light model features a highly contemporary blackened titanium cushion-shaped case that is both exceptionally ergonomic and technically sophisticated, as well as a tourbillon movement equipped with a patented stop-tourbillon mechanism and a likewise patented invisible crown.
Eye Candy: Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 mm. Two Stunning References and a Lot of Watch for the Money.
Finally we got to see the new Chopard Alpine Eagle in the metal and all we can say is that this watch is simply stunning. Incredibly finished, its bracelet fits like a glove and very comfortably. Contemporary, refined and assertive, the new Alpine Eagle sports chic timepiece collection is a state-of-the-art reinterpretation of the St. Moritz, the first watch created in 1980 by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, now co-president of Chopard. Imagined and personally designed by him, Alpine Eagle is driven by his passion for the Alps and by the lofty power of the eagle that reigns supreme there. Crafted from an exclusive, ultra-resistant and light-reflecting metal named Lucent Steel A223, it beats to the rhythm of a Chopard chronometer-certified movement.
