Ragspo's male "Alpine Eagle" new work is rose gold and black leather for a higher level of luxury

Genuine luxury sports inspired by the nature of the Alps

Chopard is one of Switzerland's most well-known watch maisons. The elegant jewelry watches for women represented by the “Happy Diamonds” are famous, but of course the lineup of men's watches is second to none. [Image] See Chopard's new sports chronograph "Alpine Eagle XL Chrono" (6 photos) One of the reasons for this was the company's first sports watch, the "St. Moritz" announced in 1980. Conceived by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, now co-president of Chopard, the first creation was a huge success all over the world.

The contrast between rose gold and black is beautiful

　The "Alpine Eagle" was born in 2019 as a new era of luxury sports, interpreting this masterpiece with modern values. The collection, which was designed by Mr. Scheufele, the creator of "St. For example, the galpanic dial with a sunburst motif is inspired by the iris of a noble eagle's eye. The second hand, which shows a steady progress on the dial, has a counterweight with an eagle feather motif. In addition, the top of the crown is engraved with a compass rose that has long supported adventurers' journeys, inviting those who hold it to adventures in the magnificent natural world.

What are the major features of Chopard's new "Alpine Eagle"?

The "Alpine Eagle" has many impressive designs, but this time the new chronograph "Alpine Eagle XL Chrono" has appeared. has two major features that have never existed before.

Chopard 03.05-C with 3 patents such as vertical clutch and small seconds

●A new expression created by the case made of different materials and black calf leather One is the use of different materials, 18K rose gold and ceramized titanium, for the case. The 18K rose gold that adorns the top of the case is an ethical gold sourced from an ethically sound supply chain, which Chopard has applied to all of the Maison's watch and jewelry production since July 2018. On the other hand, ceramized titanium turns the surface of titanium, which is light and durable, into ceramic at extremely high temperatures. It has improved hardness, impact resistance, and scratch resistance, and here is the innovation of the Maison, which pursues the cutting edge. The bicolor of soft rose gold and hard anthracite gray gives off a contradictory charm on its own, but the two materials are imbued with a desire for innovation. Another feature is the use of black calfskin leather for the strap. The conventional "Alpine Eagle" uses a metal bracelet. This series is the first mass-produced model to come with a black leather strap. The only previous example of a black leather strap is the Alpine Eagle XL Chrono Only Watch, a unique piece created for an auction in support of the Monaco Muscular Dystrophy Association. Combined with the black inner bezel and chronograph counter, and the dark color of the ceramized titanium under the bezel, it creates a fearless look that has never been seen before. The movement is equipped with the COSC-certified high-precision chronograph movement "Chopard 03.05-C". Adopting a column wheel and a vertical clutch, the work of a beautiful caliber equipped with a rotor made of 22K rose gold can be confirmed through the see-through back. A genuine luxury sports car with sporty styling, elegance and strength backed by an unwavering sense of values, and a high-precision caliber is the true value of a prestigious maison. I want to admire the completed beauty. ●Product specifications ・Price: 4,345,000 yen (consumption tax included) ・Reference: Ref.295387-9001 ・Case diameter: 44.00mm ・Case thickness: 13.15mm ・Case: 18K rose gold & titanium ・Strap: Black calfskin (matte) )・Glass: Non-reflective coated sapphire crystal・Movement: COSC-certified chronometer mechanical self-winding movement Chopard 03.05-C・Driving time: Power reserve 60 hours・Water resistance: 100m

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