Crafted from 18‑carat ethical rose gold – from the case to the bracelet, including the hour and minute hands – it measures 41 mm in diameter, with a thinness of 8 mm. These balanced proportions give the watch a sleek and contemporary profile, completed by a redesigned bracelet.
Presented in a ‘Shades of Wood’ brown gradient, the ombré tones darken toward the edges like the natural rings revealed in a cross‑section of wood — a subtle nod to forests shaped by time and to the logs used in chalet construction that characterise the alpine landscape. The textured pattern, reminiscent of an eagle’s iris, creates a radiating play of light. Warm and richly nuanced, this gradient is further enhanced by a thin layer of translucent lacquer that adds depth. With central hours, minutes, and seconds (the ‘CS’ in the watch’s name indicates the central seconds display), the dial can be admired in all its harmony, with no additional indications that disturb the gradient’s balanced flow.
Thanks to the exceptional thinness of the in-house L.U.C Calibre 96.42‑L, Chopard can endow the Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Gold with its refined 8 mm profile. At just 3.30 mm thin, this self‑winding movement includes a 22‑carat gold micro‑rotor that efficiently winds two stacked barrels, thanks to Chopard Twin technology, providing a 60-hour power reserve. The calibre is Chronometer‑certified (COSC) for precision and includes a stop‑seconds function and a swan’s neck regulator for fine adjustment.
Each component is meticulously finished by hand, with polished, bevelled and decorated surfaces in line with Poinçon de Genève standards. This prestigious hallmark guarantees exceptional craftsmanship for both the movement and the case. The Poinçon de Genève emblem appearing on the caseback and the movement bridge features the Geneva coat of arms with a golden key and an eagle, further echoing the Alpine Eagle theme.
The 18-carat ethical rose gold bracelet has been redesigned to improve comfort and elegance. The first five links display a more pronounced taper, while the narrower links near the clasp further highlight the watch’s overall thinness. This evolution includes a new comfort adjustment system integrated into the triple folding clasp. With a simple pull and push, the bracelet can extend by up to 5 mm, allowing for instant adaptation to temperature changes, wrist movement, or activity. This enhancement reflects Chopard’s ongoing commitment to combining technical excellence with everyday comfort.
“With this new ultra‑thin watch in ethical gold, we reveal the Alpine Eagle collection at its purest: precise, luminous, and deeply inspired by nature. Its dial, its movement and its proportions all reflect our pursuit of harmony between form and function”, said Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele.
Chopard ethical gold
Chopard uses 100% ethical gold for the production of its watch and jewellery creations. Guided by the Scheufele family’s conviction that true luxury must be responsible, Chopard became the first luxury Maison to make such a commitment in 2018. As a family‑run company with a long‑term vision, the Maison is deeply invested in safeguarding future generations — a philosophy embodied in its Journey to Sustainable Luxury.
A L.U.C movement equipped with the Chopard Twin Technology
The L.U.C 96.42-L movement beating at the heart of this timepiece is equipped with the Chopard Twin Technology: this system, developed by Chopard Manufacture, uses two stacked barrels, allowing for an extended power reserve (approximately 65 hours) while preserving the calibre’s thin profile. As the barrels work in parallel, they supply more consistent energy. Integrated into several L.U.C calibres, this architecture enhances the stability of energy delivered to the balance wheel, improving precision.
