Chopard’s Latest Alpine Eagle Somehow Improves On Near-Perfection

For its novelty releases at Watches & Wonders 2026, Chopard is in the mood to give the people more of what they want. Last year was unmistakably adventurous, debuting unforgettable new references such as the L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 Straw Marquetry Edition and the technically impressive Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF. In 2026, the focus instead is on refinements rather than reinventions.

Take the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS “Mountain Glow” as an example. It’s broadly the same 41mm Alpine…