Alpine Eagle 33: Chopard’s Emblematic Sporty-chic Watch Revisited In A New 33 Mm Case Size

The story of Chopard’s sporty-chic Alpine Eagle watch continues with a new case size joining the collection. As with all models introduced since 2019, the 33 mm versions combine adventure and performance with technical and aesthetic excellence in a design which is rapidly becoming one of the most recognisable silhouettes in the luxury sports watch category. As with previous iterations, both the watch and the Chopard 09-01.C movement were developed and manufactured in-house. The new case is interpreted as a version crafted in ethical 18-carat rose gold, complemented by a Pink Dawn-coloured dial inspired by Alpine nature.

Chopard is enriching its Alpine Eagle collection with a new case size designed for smaller wrists. In addition to the existing 36, 41 and 44-mm sizes, the new models feature a 33 mm-diameter case, while preserving the same harmonious sense of proportions and contemporary allure that contribute to the collection’s strong identity.

The new Alpine Eagle 33 is presented in ethical 18-carat rose gold, adorned with diamonds on the bezel, hour-markers and the central bracelet cap. It is water-resistant to 50 metres and features a Pink Dawn dial, reminiscent of the sun’s early light as it rises over the mountains in the morning.

Form follows function

This latest Alpine Eagle follows the same design codes laid down by existing collection models. Its sporty-chic profile – defined by its angular yet fluid form and by its broad bezel with four pairs of visible and functional screws – remains in place, as do the eagle feather central seconds hand and the Roman-numeral dial, adorned as before with a sunburst motif evoking the eye of an eagle.

The gently tapered three-row integrated bracelet plays a significant role in giving the Alpine Eagle its character and in explaining its inspiration. The central link is ingot-shaped and topped by a raised central cap, a bold execution that subtly recalls an eagle’s mountain habitat.

Completing the Alpine Eagle’s distinctive silhouette is a screw-down crown with a compass rose engraving, crown guards, as well as two extrusions on the watch’s left flank that echo the crown and preserve the watch’s symmetry.

In-house mechanical excellence

This new model is equipped with the in-house self-winding Chopard 09.01-C movement, beating at a precise 25,200 vibrations an hour (3.5 Hz). Endowed with a 42-hour power reserve, this calibre is equipped with a sophisticated stop-seconds function for accurate time-setting. It is chronometer-certified for accuracy, underlining the stringent demands placed on the mechanical movements chosen to power the Maison’s watches. In addition, most importantly, this 8-ligne movement is one of the smallest to receive COSC certification.

History in the making

The Alpine Eagle 33 continues a compelling narrative that began in 1980 with the St. Moritz watch, Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele’s first watchmaking creation. Almost four decades later, the story continues when, at the insistence of his son Karl-Fritz, secretly supported by his grandfather Karl, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele looked into the updating of the St. Moritz. At first reluctant, he was won over by his son's strength of conviction. The result was the Alpine Eagle in 2019, a refined, assertive wristwatch inspired by the natural majesty of the Alps and the imperious beauty of the eagle.

The introduction of the Alpine Eagle 33 means that the collection now spans four sizes, namely 44 mm, 41 mm, 36 mm and 33 mm. It follows recent additions to the Alpine Eagle family including a tourbillon, a high-frequency calibre housed in a titanium case, as well as a patented flyback chronograph. Throughout, the collection embodies Chopard’s spirit of adventure as well as its continuing commitment to mechanical excellence and sustainable luxury.

Technical details - Alpine Eagle 33 in ethical 18-carat rose gold

Case:
Ethical 18-carat rose gold
Total diameter: 33 mm
Thickness: 7.95 mm
Water resistance: 50 metres
Crown in ethical 18-carat rose gold  with compass rose: 5.60 mm
Vertical satin-brushed caseband with polished chamfers
Diamond-set bezel with eight indexed screws
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal
Exhibition case-back with glare-proofed sapphire crystal

Movement:
Mechanical movement with automatic winding: Chopard 09.01-C
Number of components: 159
Diameter: 20.40 mm
Thickness: 3.65 mm
Number of jewels: 27
Frequency: 25,200 vph (3.5 Hz)
Power reserve: 42 hours
Chronometer-certified (COSC)

Dial and hands:
Brass stamped with a sunburst pattern in aPink Dawn colour, achieved by galvanic treatment and inspired by the iris of the eagle
Diamond-set hour-markers and gilded applied numerals
Gilded baton-type hours and minutes hands enhanced with Grade X1 Super-LumiNova®
Gilded arrow-type seconds hand with eagle feather counterweight

Functions:
Hours, minutes, seconds
Stop-seconds function

Bracelet and clasp:
Tapering bracelet in ethical 18-carat rose gold, wide links with satin-brushed sides and diamond-set central cap, triple folding clasp

Ref. 295384-5002 – in ethical 18-carat rose gold with Pink Dawn dial, diamond-set bezel and bracelet