2 years later and this is still the best review on the Chopard Alpine Eagle out there 🙌🏼

Octo Finnissimo, Royal Oak, Nautilus, Big Bang, Bell & Ross and the list goes on. All Genta inspired. But executed differently. I like the twist that Chopard brings to the table. New steel, sustainable luxury, funky history, clean design. I own a Nautilus and would buy this watch. Wonderful option for those who can’t get there hands on Royal Oaks or Nautili. Let the market speak. If supply does not meet demand, other players should step in. Bravo Chopard, bravo.

@Kcseales

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah ... still prefer the new Bell&Ross BR05 over this, though.

@BEM_01

4 жыл бұрын

Octo has some real "Genta dna" on it. That for me is my goal watch. :D

@Kcseales

4 жыл бұрын

@@BEM_01 I could get that watch for 60% off. It's a nice watch in person.

@Q8Ubermensch

4 жыл бұрын

Octo and Bell&Ross are very different from Genta design.

@BEM_01

4 жыл бұрын

@@Q8Ubermensch Just so you know, Octo is designed by Genta himself or at least by his watch company which Bvlgari bought. Different from royal oak but definitely a GENTA design. :D

GREAT video. I’m researching this piece for the first time now in 2023. This video does a good job and I also watched your other video on history of the brand. Keep it up!

It might be on the Genta inspired train, but I think it has enough of the 80s/90s vibe to separate it from the RO and Nautilus. Dial is absolutely stunning, and it's nice to see some roman numerals on a sportier watch. The video format is great btw would like to see more!

I like it! Love the 70s integrated bracelet look. Price is not unreasonable too. Need more of these videos please! xx

@Timeandtidewatches

4 жыл бұрын

Tom Le anything for lucky Tom Le 🍀

The longer video format is great, I'm excited to see more of these videos 100% agree about a 43mm version with a 6 o'clock date

@Timeandtidewatches

4 жыл бұрын

Marceau Ratard thanks for the feedback, we intend to make this a regular new format 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Great video of a cool watch. Did not think it looked small until you mentioned it. Love the dial. The steel seems an innovation. The movement only okay. Probably will never see one anywhere but I'd like to.

Got mine yesterday and it feels fabulous on the wrist! For those looking for a larger version, I was told the chronograph model will be released this summer and likely to be 45 mm in diameter.

@almac9203

2 жыл бұрын

What sort of discount do you get on a Chopard? What is a reasonable discount to expect? I never considered a Chopard before.

Very nice video, bravo! I like the watch, why don't keep the St. Moritz name?

I like the four ‘O clock position of the date as it keeps the numbers on the dial symmetrical.

Chopard is highly underrated. This is said about many other brands but they truly are. I bought a L.U.C recently and the quality is mindblowing considering the price you can get them. They are masters of details from the box to the watch down to their beautiful straps and buckles. You can really see the quality if you're an experienced watch collector. Especially the absence of industrial signings and markings is very charming. No unnecessary numbers or stuff like this. Just the information you want to see on a true luxury watch. I really like this cleaniness and attention to detail!

@cordell2989

6 ай бұрын

What other brands do you see as amazing yet underrated?

Tried this on today and now can’t get it out of my head it’s a stunning watch, good review!

@manuch68

4 жыл бұрын

Had a similar experience myself. The photos and even the videos don’t do the AE justice.

Tried this today in London. Loved the dial it may well be "a contender"!

It's a great evolution of the St Moritz - love it! St Moritz 2-tone is a great value btw.

Not sure if I’d take this over a gen 1 Overseas... I’ll have to try it on for sure though. Great review 👍

Don't change the size anymore and screw up the look. This is already perfect.

May I know the brand of your ring please? Thanks!

I honestly dont see why the Royal Oak, PP Nautilus are so much more expensive if you take away the reputation factor. All of these watches display a comparable degree of finishing & detail.

What a well made vid, well done guys

Beautiful watch! I didn't see anything in the design that I found unpleasing. Love the dial finish!

The dial plus the bracelet is a deal winner.

Good and very informative review topped with loads of product information. Keep up the great job in your reviews. I personally think that you can bring this video to a higher level by talking more on the cons of the watch, be it the infamous genta-rip-off pie or at least reference it to the perception of majority to make your video feels more neutral and unbiased. Cheers !

If my wrist is 16.5cm, should I go for the 41mm or the smaller 36mm ?

Great review it made me go out and buy one.

That just surpassed my grail watch. Really gorgeous and I’m not normally a fan of sports watches and bracelets. This is close to a perfect watch.

@richardtran1034

3 жыл бұрын

I purchased one. So WORTH IT!

Very nice watch , thanks

I want it in 43mm too… how’s this R&D coming along?

This watch review is the best on the internet

The St Moritz Ski Station was one the Most exclusive Place to ski in the Swiss Alpes in the past; To compare to the Chopard St Moritz Watch in 1980, Alpine Eagle is like the evolution of the Swiss Alpes Ski Stations. New PLaces, New and Modern Facilities. New way to Ski. Chopard Alpine Eagle is a The New Way to be in our every day life. Modern, Elusive and Recognizable. Using New Material and New Designs and Technic Evolution inspired by the past experience and the New way to live. Chopard Alpine Eagle is all that at once. 43 mm could be a good Evolution for the Next Step.

Nice coverage - perhaps apart from the 'contrived' shoulder scratch. Just playing! With literally millions of watch derivatives these days (inclusive of those created since watch making began, plus the myriad rubbish items made in China etc), it's rare to come up with something that is a) traditional yet, b) unique. However I believe Chopard has created something that isn't a Royal Oak et al, even though it sports several key aesthetics that could muddy the waters should someone like throwing the proverbial mud. I must say that whereas I have around a 7 to 7.5" wrist (depending on the temperature) I tend to like largish watches up to around a max of 44mm. In turn I have to agree that in light of the thick bezel, 43mm would perhaps be a nice option. Andrew, you and your team are doing a fine job of pushing the Australian flavour with all things watches, and a vid style that's both polished yet casual. Keep them coming, please...

@Timeandtidewatches

4 жыл бұрын

Greg Brindley I had an itchy shoulder! Thanks Greg, great to have you in the tribe - Andrew

I don’t know if this is a press model but the screws you mentioned are definitely not lined up with the bezel.

why is this video quality unavailable?

Outstanding review I like the format people are saying it's a homage I just think that any time you go to a certain style of watch you're going to pay homage to other kinds . if you don't like it you don't like it if you do you do has nothing to do with the quality of the watch firstly not my taste but still a very nice watch

I was hating on this watch as it strikingly copies Ingenieur+ Nautilus+ RoyalOak+ Constellation. But this piece is starting to grow on me slowly. Urban Jürgensen's steel sports watch grabbed more attention for its originality in design and also let's not forget the unbeatable value of Tudor North Flag.

Of course, Andrew, I had to come find your "week on the wrist" production, on the Chopard, "Alpine Eagle." In true "TTW" fashion, it did not disappoint. This a model, and dare I say a brand as well, that's still largely unrecognized, outside of the enthusiasts' circle. This is a model that all too quickly, IMHO, gets lumped into the traditional category, of "stainless steel sports-watches w/ an integrated bracelet." Essentially branding it as a "Genta inspired knockoff." I feel, rather unfairly. As you've pointed out in this publication, there was a major amount of research and development, that Chopard put into the design and construction of this model. Which in my view really distinguishes this timepiece, in a that it sits head and shoulders above its' competitors. A "truly" in-house developed/in-house manufactured movement, thats as rugged as the A223 grade of stainless steel (both scratch-resistant as well as hypoallergenic) used in the construction of this model, both developed and produced by Chopard. A timepiece worthy of the title, "sports-watch." Thank you for sharing it. Cheers....

@Timeandtidewatches

Жыл бұрын

Haha I’m everywhere 😉

Beautiful piece. My only issue with it is the store of value - for the same price, I would much rather go for a datejust 36 which is another one on my watchlist (literally). May get an alpine eagle sometime later tho

Back for a second review... still beautifil

This piece is absolutely gorgeous in my eye. I like this format and detail. Maybe one of your best videos yet.

disagree about the 43 mm version. the chrono is 44, and it is sooo big. this size is nice

But I would like to know weather watch today after being on your wrist for a week I agree with you 43 mm would be perfect for this watch. Did they ever make one larger? I definitely would consider buying this watch

I have to say this looks much better in the video. The brown dial is stunning. I wish this had the 1.96 micro rotor movement, may not robust enough? If the high polish holds up to daily wear, this would be a winner. Agree with you on the larger size, the dial is a winner. I'm assuming the price is Aussie dollars?

@Timeandtidewatches

4 жыл бұрын

Richard Baptist yes, it’s AUD

Amazing review!! But how did you get the hands-on that watch before the release date??

@Timeandtidewatches

4 жыл бұрын

Ben Jager we’re a watch media site, we get access to watches ahead of release at watch fairs and occasionally we get embargoed watches to try - tough job etc 😉 Andrew

Nice watch - not sure about it’s price though Good video

There's a lot of Genta influence in that design. In some ways, I like it more than the VC Overseas. The 'ethical luxury' build is a great idea.

I think that the size is just right. I agree that 6o'clock is a preferable date placement. Overall, it's a fabulous daily driver.

@joeblowflow7210

4 жыл бұрын

I like the date as is. This way you get all the markers.

This is a great looking high quality watch with an excellent 70s retro integrated bracelet design. For me it’s perhaps the only watch that l cannot imagine without Roman numeral markers, and I usually hate watches with Roman numerals. I don’t consider it a Genta wannabe, homage or copy of AP R.Oak or PP Naut., it definitely has its own character and take on the theme and expensive enough to lie beyond budgets of most folks.

Just a note for U.S. based consumers: MSRP in the States is $12,900, not $17k.

Remove the date and you got me on board!

I wear it at the AD just 2 days after the launch! It feels truly very very confortable. If I buy it it will be my first watch with roman numerals. I am thinking on! Anyway I enjoyed very much your video. Like your talk , after Rolex rolex on every chanel something soothing for my mind. Congrats

Beautiful design. Best chopard I ever seen...

Starting to like it. But i like the Girard Perregaux Laureato more. Question, micro adjustment on the clasp?

@rousseau327

4 жыл бұрын

Tried it on at a boutique, don't recall there being microadjustments, could be wrong. But I will say this, it's much more stunning than the Laureato, and fits smaller wrists better as well.

I like gray dial version much better. The price of this watch should have been 5000-6000 CHF. This is a DOA item that is going to depreciate like a rock.

Such a shame about the date - what an own goal. Needs to be 42-43mm as well.

Nice watch 👍

I quite like it except the name.... Why not just keep it named the St Moritz to maintain the legacy? Odd.

@matthiasheuberger952

4 жыл бұрын

Because the mayor of st.moritz wants his town to be associated with the nautilus or the royal oak, not a chopard. So he threatened to sue them...

@BobbyDazzler888

4 жыл бұрын

Matthias Heuberger ill call my new beer batch Heuberger. Thanks.

@the3cl3ctic

4 жыл бұрын

Good point.

@tianyili6329

3 жыл бұрын

nah they sold the name right to another company so they can't use it no more

Stunning watch, but out of range for my wallet. Great video and thanks for sharing. Cheers.

very nice cool watch

Good video. Watch is too expensive and I can’t believe you didn’t mention the blatant copying of the obvious watches.

Looks like Vacheron Constintin Overseas from the 90s...

@CoxaBranca

4 жыл бұрын

Which goes to show how underpriced 1st gen VC Overseas currently are, at roughly half the price of this very similar Chopard.

@golfbuddy1969

4 жыл бұрын

oui222 I don’t understand...should homage watches cost as much as the original watch that inspired it? In fact, there is probably even more similarities between this and the previous generation IWC Ingenieur. And that watch new in stainless was under $5k.

@tomkhong9828

4 жыл бұрын

golfbuddy1969 That VCO G1 was a truly handmade piece inside out, not sure about this Chopard.

Chopard Alpine Eagle 41mm 🏆

Sir, what an ordinary simple watch. what are you talking about 200 gr steel just

Screws look a bit wonky to me. He says its aligned but they're dont look like they are.

@rousseau327

4 жыл бұрын

They're aligned tangentially to the circular shape of the case

I get that in the 1970’s they all had similar designs but by buying this or a Paige polo S or the GP loreata.... it’s all copies of the real deal and people that buy this really want that look but can’t afford the big boy

‘You may know this format....’ from Hodinkee yes.

@SebastianElgarCocks

4 жыл бұрын

Done a lot better than the Dink imo

Looks amazing. Well done Chopard!

This is a great looking refined design....definitely 80’s influence...needless to say similarities to Genta...I like it a lot and the roots are bedded in the Moritz. Have a MM GMT...would love to add this. #bearcloney what you think?

Week on the wrist with no comment on its accuracy?

Berapa hargsnya yg pasti

Looks like a RO from a distance but I guess that’s the point. I’m not familiar with Chopard but I would rather save that $17k towards a Lange 1.

@rousseau327

4 жыл бұрын

Aaron Poon $12k in the US. You’re not anywhere close to a Lange 1 at that price point

@user-oc8cl9rd9y

3 жыл бұрын

You need to get your eyes checked if you can’t tell the difference between this and RO

@stuartspillmanss

3 жыл бұрын

Chopard is a great brand, in house movements and extremely high end. Check out L.U. Chopard it is truly haute hologerie

At a glance, I thought it was a Royal Oak.

The bracelet looked quite loose on the last wrist shot. Is it personal preference?

@Timeandtidewatches

Жыл бұрын

Bracelet not sized to me - it’s a press piece and we don’t remove links as a rule - Andrew

@shuycg

Жыл бұрын

@@Timeandtidewatches makes sense. Just started following the channel so I thought maybe there is some back story I'm missing. Thanks for taking the time.

I like this watch!!!

Looks good. Really love the roman numerals - though im not sure how good Chopard's movements are comparing to the likes of GS, Rolex, PP and AP

@justinseah4011

4 жыл бұрын

@Mark Michael Had a chance to try it on. One words - perfect. I don't know what it is about it, but it looks really darn glorious on the wrist.

@rousseau327

4 жыл бұрын

Chopard movements are nothing to laugh at! Check out some of the background information on their LUC watches

@drizztdourden5291

2 жыл бұрын

Ill put a ETA 2892-2 up against any top notch movement.

Only if they use a more refined caliber...

I prefer the Bell&Ross BR05. Can you do a video on that one next?

@raksh9

4 жыл бұрын

Tried on a BR05 yesterday, what a great watch. Not too big, slim but not fragile, dial decently legible. And no way near the price of the Chopard or any of the other Gents designed or inspired watches.

@Kcseales

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's an amazing timepiece!!!! Which one is your favorite, blue, black, or gray steel? Or the skeleton?

@raksh9

4 жыл бұрын

@@Kcseales I looked at the blue first, then the black. The blue dial is super gorgeous but I have to say that the sunburst pattern makes it a little hard to read at some angles. The black dial is more legible, if that's important to you. It's the first watch I've seen in a while that gets me going, I usually like dive watches like the Rolex Sub Date, Seiko Tuna or Marinemaster, but the PP Nautilus is on my "one day..." list. The BR05 is a really great take on Genta inspired design with Bell and Ross DNA.

@Kcseales

4 жыл бұрын

@@raksh9 I agree! Seeing it in person makes a HUMUNGOUS difference. I'm still a bit torn between the blue steel and black steel though. The black steel has the minute markers which the rest don't. But that blue steel looks amazing in person! Especially since the blue looks different depending on the angle and the lighting. Only thing I wish was they made a white steel version too. That wouldve been first choice for me. The clean white look with lightning effect the watch does. #Amazing

@raksh9

4 жыл бұрын

@@Kcseales If I get the BR05, it is likely to be the black dial bracelet version, as it is more legible than blue, and has minute markers. Call me old fashioned, but I still like to use my watch to tell the time. 😆

It`s a really nice watch, but the price is way way to high, a real pitty because Chopard have a winner here,, but with this price it’s doa.

@rousseau327

4 жыл бұрын

$12k USD isn't quite DOA imo, it's priced quite well considering the movement, the more sustainable (and really shiny) steel, bracelet design, and that stunning dial.

That is a very classy looking watch and not boring like most other watches on the market.

my view would be like: trying to be Nautilus but 90s VC overseas Nice review btw

@rousseau327

4 жыл бұрын

Matt.R. L it’s an evolution on Chopard’s own St. Moritz..

Love the dial. Not so much of the case design

I have tried this on. Way too expensive and yet feels cheap. Bracelet/case balance is way off as well. The closure has no trigger of any kind just pulls apart. The dial looks great from 3 feet and loses depth at 12 inches. It’s like the opposite of a Grand Seiko dial. Movement has no finishing. Anyone wanting to buy this over a GP Laureto? Rolex? JLC Polaris? VC Overseas time only for a little more?

You gave a false info about the screws.They are not as you said screw in from the bezel.For that all holes should have a different threads and the screws too. There is another screw that is used for threading or screwing the top screw.I realy don't understand that you don't know ot's imposible.It;s same tehnique like on Royal Oak.If you steel belive that the screws are tightened enough to secure the water resistance and aligned perfectly,ask Chopard.Other than that the watch is verry beautiful and as you said it realy shines from a mile.

nice ad

Beautiful watch - but too bad even the cheapest one costs almost as much as I make in 3 months. Before tax. I prefer to eat, so I'll leave these watches to the overpaid. As for the screws - they don't really align perfectly, do they? The slots should all be oriented like in the screw at the bottom, to the right of "VI", but they don't. I guess that's something you can't expect for watches that not even cost $50,000.

It is beautiful but I doubt it will survive the test of time. If money wasn’t an object I would buy.

I want to like this but ugh. Yet another brand trying to take a chunk out of the AP PP sports gold pot.

@rousseau327

4 жыл бұрын

City of Gentlemen they may have brought it back during this time because of the AP/PP hype, but the design is undoubtedly from Chopard’s own St. Moritz

The T is silent!

It lastest a week on the wrist!? Wow, who paid for that?

@gmshadowtraders

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think it's real, this funny duo can only afford to test watches with dummy movements in them.

@Timeandtidewatches

4 жыл бұрын

Greg M Hi Greg and @gmshadowtraders - Andrew here. The reason so many models have locked movements is that they’re carnet or media pieces. One of the trade offs of getting new models is that they’re often locked. Thanks for watching

@BobbyDazzler888

4 жыл бұрын

Time+Tide Watches ok. Thanks for reply.

I love the watch more than I hate the name

Nice, but yet another Royal Oak homage. I like the dial finish used here though. Still even that reminds me of the (very dated now) tree bark like finish popular on watches back in the 70s. Also yet another manufacturer putting the date window at that unbalanced 4/5 o’clock position. Which down the line will date the design too.

@ericfaulk2204

4 жыл бұрын

Were we watching the same video? This is a St. Moritz homage, not a Royal Oak homage. Your other criticism is more substantive.

@DavidDatura

4 жыл бұрын

Eric Faulk yes it is a homage to the St. Moritz, but the idea and basic look for that watch was also inspired by the RO.

@rousseau327

4 жыл бұрын

@@DavidDatura I don't see everyone spouting this nonsense whenever there's a new dive watch out there, because if people did, the Fifty Fathoms would be immensely more popular

I sort of like it. A want-a-be Royal Oak or Nautilus. Nice video mate.

I like it, but...the screws ruin the bezel to me and I would have preferred a thinner bezel and a larger dial. I can understand the rational for a thick bezel in divers but here it makes no sense to me and detracts from the overall beauty of the piece. Interesting throwback nonetheless and the upgrades are nice, especially this new steel.

Not a fan. Pref the GP laureto

Ditch the music please, it is so distracting. Intelligent people don’t need music in the background we can actually focus on you without needing a distraction!

I'm here because of crash landing on you

I love this watch. and date window in perfect position. please peoples stop doing in 6 position - worst position ever. nobody cares about simetry, much more powerful are asimetry!

Beautiful watch, but where in the market is trying to be? VC, AP and Patek are all £18k plus watches. Subs, GMT’s, seamaster etc are all £7.5k and under so it seems to sit in no mans land?

I think the bumps around the screw on the original. That design is what gives it its "own" style. Now it looks like another royal oak wanna be. Hope they could change this in the future.

I like the video but the story of his son begging to bring back the model sounds like BS to me. It seems they just want to jump on the Genta bang wagon given the success of the Royal Oak and Nautilus.

yaaaaaaay~~! another sportswatch bandwagoner, cant wait for the next one to jump on the bandwagon grand seiko anyone?

@villageroma

4 жыл бұрын

sheebox well you better not compare Chopard with a Seiko.

Chopard owner here. But prefer GP laureato 42 than this.

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore

3 жыл бұрын

Why would you say that