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Dubai Watch Week 2023: Chopard Takes Us Onboard A Jeweled Alpine Exploration With The Alpine Eagle Summit Models

THM DESK
17 Nov 2023 |
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The Chopard Alpine Eagle is the only non-hyped integrated bracelet sports watch that packs superlative horological mastery. Fulfilling the basic premise that makes a contemporary timepiece desirable, the Alpine Eagle Summit in 18-ct gold is launched in radiant gem set bezel iterations.

The quartet series introduced at Dubai Watch Week 2023 comes in a combination of ethical gold and gems set in subtle color gradients. The yellow gold model comes with pink sapphires, white gold piece is adorned in blue and purple sapphires, another white gold variant is set with tsavorites, as well as a rose gold timepiece paired with spessartites.

Dubai Watch Week 2023: Chopard Takes Us Onboard A Jeweled Alpine Exploration With The Alpine Eagle Summit Models
Variations of gold hues and bezel gemstones on the Alpine Eagle Summit collection

Echoing The Captivating Charms Of The Alpine Landscape

The Alpine region, draped in nature's resplendent marvel, captivates with its awe-inspiring majesty. For Chopard, the new Alpine Eagle Summit collection is inspired by the heaven-kissing peaks, snow-capped summits, and glaciers bestowing the landscapes with an ethereal aura.

Dubai Watch Week 2023: Chopard Takes Us Onboard A Jeweled Alpine Exploration With The Alpine Eagle Summit Models
The white gold model with the Zinal Blue dial, inspired by the eponymous glacier of the Swiss Alps

The luminescent dials featured on the timepieces get an embrace of meticulously arranged ensembles of baguette-cut gemstones adorned on the case bezels. Together, they craft a nuanced spectrum of hues that illuminate the watches to a resplendent display serving as a vibrant testament to Chopard's unparalleled gem setting prowess.

A Precious Metal Wonder

While showcasing the illustrious legacy of gem setting and curation of precious stones at Chopard, the newly launched Alpine Eagle Summit collection is an exhibit of the Manufacture's commitment to sustainable luxury. The 41 millimeter-diameter cases and integrated bracelets of these models are crafted in ethical 18-carat yellow, white or rose gold.

Dubai Watch Week 2023: Chopard Takes Us Onboard A Jeweled Alpine Exploration With The Alpine Eagle Summit Models
The watches are crafted from ethically sourced gold

The Mechanical Details

The chronometric precision obsession of Chopard is consistent within the Alpine Eagle Summit collection. Beating faultlessly within the models is the Chopard 01.15-C self-winding movement which highlights its decorative adornments through a transparent sapphire crystal case back. Certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), the caliber provides outstanding precision and a hacking seconds function.

Dubai Watch Week 2023: Chopard Takes Us Onboard A Jeweled Alpine Exploration With The Alpine Eagle Summit Models
Powering the timepieces is Chopard's COSC certified 01.15-C self-winding movement

The Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Even in the more subdued iterations of the Chopard Alpine Eagle collection, there is an abundance of elements that crave genuine affection. With the newly launched precious metal gem set iterations, the standards of haute horlogerie excellence are further elevated to an irresistible level.