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Interesting about the clasp

 

Mine (I have the blue dial in the larger size) works fine - actually it feels quite nice. My wife has the smaller one in blue too, and every time she wears it I just can’t stop staring at that dial. The steel is definitely harder and brighter than regular SS. I have no regrets about buying ours, for what it’s worth. Can confirm the Alpine Eagles do seem not all that easy to get - I wonder what production numbers are like.

Tried on the chrono recently out of curiosity and really liked it, although I had thought it would be too big. Probably depends on your wrist. I find the shape of the case and bracelet drape really nicely on me, even the chrono.

Looks like you were in a multi-brand dealership...at least in somewhere like HK they’ll usually offer discounts pretty much straight away. Not in the boutique though!

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E.

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For you who are considering Chopard Alpine Eagle...

 
By: hoseachandra : April 4th, 2021-01:26
Just came back from my AD to try them. They are pretty difficult to get. I tried both size, 36 and 41 mm. First and Second pictures : The 41 mm is too large for me, especially the lug to lug which is about 52 mm. Although the dial size itself is OK becaus...  

Thanks for sharing your experience.

 
By: Watchonthewrist : April 4th, 2021-01:41
I was at there boutique a few weeks ago , trying the new chrono . This watch is just to big and bulky imho . Love the way it looks but still mixed feelings , also tried the 41 and 36 the 36 looks perfect but also to small for my taste, the 41 is much bett...  

So much potential but not playing the wrong game...

 
By: CGJ0 : April 4th, 2021-01:45
Feel that if they had tried a little less to conform to NautiliOak design territory they may have had something on this. Any Brand that offers me 15% on the RRP... I will just walk out. Most brilliant way to devalue your Brand and undermine the value prop... 

The smaller version is a winner,

 
By: Geo : April 4th, 2021-06:50
love also the fact that it has no date window. George

Interesting post!

 
By: lm6 : April 4th, 2021-09:47
Must have a close look at the different versions of this bird.

This eagle 🦅 is a worthwhile pickup!

 
By: GLau : April 4th, 2021-12:30
Both are fine but really up to you on which size you feel more comfortable with. Good luck and let us know your decision.

Tail

 
By: LiftAngle51 : April 4th, 2021-13:53
I am not considering it. But the brand is a specific one. Typical for enthusiasts than for the traders who want to invest. Chopard i think you buy for keep it your whole life. The L.U.C. watches are interesting for me, cause of the dressier way. We’ll see... 

The other strong candidate is GP Laureato in 38 mm

 
By: hoseachandra : April 5th, 2021-05:04
I have not had chance to try it. There is not a dealer here, so might have to wait for opportunity to fly abroad. The 38 mm should be the sweet spot, perfect size for my medium wrist. The price is about the same with 36 mm alpine eagle. GP has more pedigr... 

GP were are you?

 
By: LiftAngle51 : April 5th, 2021-07:10
Here the same, no GP AD. Chopard have some AD’s here. So i keep on buying watches which are available in my country. Zenith, Longines, Rolex, AP, etc etc.

Leave Kering

 
By: LiftAngle51 : April 6th, 2021-10:46
Yes, GP must leave Kering. Kering to much fashion orientated company.

Interesting about the clasp

 
By: Esharp : April 4th, 2021-18:26
Mine (I have the blue dial in the larger size) works fine - actually it feels quite nice. My wife has the smaller one in blue too, and every time she wears it I just can’t stop staring at that dial. The steel is definitely harder and brighter than regular... 

Theoretically it is available in the ‘wild’ of ADs

 
By: Esharp : April 5th, 2021-07:30
...but so far I’ve only seen it in *one* AD. Now I don’t exactly hang out with dealers these days...dealers of any sort, let me be clear! ...but there are three Chopard ADs in the complex where my office is located, as well as a boutique, and only the bou...