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Chopard
Ref. 298635-3002
Alpine Eagle 41 XP TimeForArt 2026 Edition 3
A unique stainless steel wristwatch with hand-engraved white gold dial and bracelet, sold to benefit Swiss Institute
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At the heart of this one-of-a-kind timepiece lies a hand-engraved dial fashioned from 18-carat Ethical white gold. The composition captures the majesty of an eagle in flight. Through the demanding art of bas-relief engraving, each feather has been meticulously sculpted by hand, creating remarkable depth and texture on a dial less than one millimeter thick. A carefully applied black patina enhances every detail, allowing light to reveal the richness of the engraving from different angles.
The dial is framed by a 41 mm case crafted in Lucent Steel™ – Chopard’s exclusive steel made with a recycling rate of 80%, renowned for its exceptional brilliance and durability. Measuring only 8 mm thick, the case offers a slender profile while preserving the collection’s distinctive aesthetic features.
Visible through the sapphire crystal caseback is the self-winding L.U.C 96.17-L movement, entirely developed, produced and assembled within Chopard Manufacture. At just 3.30 mm, this ultra-thin caliber is equipped with a 22-carat gold micro-rotor and Chopard Twin technology, which uses two stacked barrels to deliver a 65-hour power reserve. Operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, it reflects the Maison’s enduring commitment to precision and mechanical excellence.
Completing the watch is an integrated Lucent Steel™ bracelet, designed for comfort. Its refined taper and integrated adjustment system ensure a perfect fit on the wrist, underscoring the harmonious balance between functionality and elegance.
Chopard
Swiss | 1860At the age of 24, Louis-Ulysse Chopard started his company L.U.C. Chopard in Sonviller, Switzerland. Since the brand's inception in 1860, Chopard understood the need for thin and accurate pocket watches to be functional for daily wear. The brand gained world recognition in 1912 after Tsar Nicolas II became a client.
Following Louis-Ulysse's death in 1915, his sons Paul-Louis and Paul André took over the business and moved their headquarters to La Chaux-de-Fonds. In 1963, the company was taken over by Karl Scheufele, who remains the brand's owner. Arguably Chopard's most recognizable design, the "Happy" line, was inspired by Scheufele's daughter Caroline. In 1996, his son Karl-Friedrich established Chopard as a manufacturer of its own range of in-house movements under the name L.U.C., creating groundbreaking, exquisitely finished watches that have earned the brand worldwide acclaim.