Tag: Chopard Happy Sport

With Alpine Eagle, Chopard has created a contemporary sporty-chic collection featuring a pure design paired with a sophisticated mechanism. Following a flyback chronograph movement, a high-frequency calibre and a flying tourbillon, Alpine Eagle is extending its range with an ultra-thin model featuring a small seconds indication. Measuring just 3.30 mm thick, the L.U.C 96.40-L movement is just one of the feats achieved by the watchmaking artisans of Chopard Manufacture. Its advanced features enable the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS to beat with chronometer-certified accuracy, while guaranteeing 65 hours of power reserve thanks to Chopard Twin technology. The Alpine Eagle 41 XPS with its 41 mm-diameter case and integrated bracelet is entirely crafted in the Maison’s workshops from Lucent Steel A223: an exclusive, ultra-resistant and remarkably shiny alloy made from 85% recycled materials. Its optimal proportions and textured “Monte Rosa Pink” dial endow this model with undeniable elegance and distinction; while its finishes, reflecting the highest Haute Horlogerie standards, have earned it recognition by the coveted Poinçon de Genève. Inspired by a historic Chopard Happy Sport model reinterpreted by three generations of men from the Scheufele family, the Alpine Eagle collection has been constantly enriched by new achievements since its launch. The latest of these is a signature movement from Chopard Manufacture, developed thanks to the watchmaking expertise steadily acquired by its workshops since 1996 – and to which the introduction of the L.U.C 96.40-L movement with small seconds indication within a watch in the Alpine Eagle collection bears vibrant testimony. Greatly appreciated by watch enthusiasts, the small seconds display made its collection debut with the 2022 release of the Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon model. It now once again embodies the horological roots of this collection comprising timepieces powered by in-house movements with chronometer-certified precision, meticulously decorated and equipped with key innovations from the Manufacture, such as the gold micro-rotor and Chopard Twin technology. With the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS, Chopard orchestrates an encounter between the finest Chopard Manufacture movements and the sporty elegance of the Alpine Eagle collection.
The main immediately identifiable characteristic of the L.U.C 96.40-L movement is its extreme thinness: resulting from the development of the first Chopard Manufacture calibre (the L.U.C 96.01-L presented in 1997), it measures just 3.30 mm thick. To facilitate precise time-setting, it is equipped with a stop-seconds function. It also features a swan’s neck enabling finer adjustment of the oscillating frequency – and thus the rate of the watch – by helping to modify the active hairspring length. In addition to its technical interest, the swan’s neck endows the calibre with a more elaborate aesthetic. The precision of this movement, which also powers a small seconds dial display, is certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute, as evidenced by the “Chronometer” inscription on the dial below the logo. This demand for accuracy embedded in the DNA of Swiss watchmaking lies at the very core of the philosophy upheld by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele (Co-President of the Maison) and drives the entire creative process of the Manufacture.

Thanks to its two stacked barrels based on Chopard Happy Sport Twin technology, the L.U.C 96.40-L movement guarantees a 65-hour power reserve, and its automatic winding system operates via a 22-carat gold off-centre micro-rotor whose density contributes to the movement’s slenderness. Recalling the attention to detail cultivated by the artisans of emotions, each bridge is adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif and all other movement components are finished in compliance with the Poinçon de Genève criteria. The thin movement has contributed to optimising the proportions of the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS watch: the case is only 8 mm thick, while the sides and bezel have been trimmed compared to a classic Alpine Eagle Large model, resulting in a wider dial. These well balanced proportions that have always characterised the collection imbue this timepiece with a gracefully elegant appearance.

Drawing inspiration from the power of Nature, the Alpine Eagle collection clearly reflects Chopard’s creative richness and visionary spirit. The Alpine Eagle 41 XPS remains true to this aesthetic: a round case with stylised flanks, a crown engraved with a compass rose, a bezel with eight functional screws set at a tangent, a stamped dial with intense colours, luminescent indications and an eminently wearable metal bracelet.
A timepiece for women who stride boldly towards their destiny and whose vitality impels playful dancing diamonds to stage a mesmerising show. At the heart of the new Happy Sport, reinvented in a 25 mm diameter case in steel or steel and ethical gold, the course of dancing diamonds becomes even more fascinating. This new-sized iteration of the Manufacture‘s iconic watch comes in four variations featuring a choice of materials, straps – including a new double tour option – and diamond settings. A round dial, softly caressing like a protective cocoon and sparkling like a champagne bubble. A fascinating and soothing sight in which we come to immerse our gaze and catch our breath before setting off again on our hectic rush. A companion always on hand to provide playful, poetic time-out from the pace of a world perpetually on the move.

One glance at this watch reveals an invigorating mirror of our own energy, extended through the ballet of five dancing diamonds, caught up by means of a slim gold spinning top in a wonderful game of chance and kinetic energy. Happy Sport is the story of a free-spirited attitude and infinite Joie de Vivre daily reinvented by women everywhere.
The Chopard Happy Sport watch returns in a version that is daintier than ever with a 25 mm case celebrating the spirit of jewellery watches and staging the wonders of five dancing diamonds. The softness of the pearly silvery grey dial draws the gaze and envelops it in an ultra-chic chromatic texture. This subtle shade accentuates the jewel-like quality of the collection, forming a luminous heart that is an inexhaustible source of soothing gentleness where the eye can come to recharge its batteries at will.

This Chopard Happy Sport 25 mm has retained several of the collection’s key characteristics, including the deliberate association of materials belonging to radically different registers: steel, ethical gold and diamonds. Thus unleashed, diamonds are rendered more accessible while losing nothing of their magic and their fascination.

Four versions of this unprecedentedly sized case – the most miniature version of the Chopard Happy Sport ever produced – are available: in fully polished steel, or adorned with a diamond-set bezel; and in steel featuring a crown, cabochons and polished or diamond-set bezel in ethical 18-carat rose gold.

With almost 200 years of experience creating Swiss-made watches, Chopard is one of the world’s oldest and best-known luxury watch and jewelry creators.

Including style, sophistication, and functionality beyond compare, this high-end retailer is for people who want to make an elegant statement.

Although an old business, Chopard continues to stay up-to-date with their designs and their image. This is obvious from their 2 million followers on Instagram and almost 1.2 million on Facebook. To get a good idea of the image they created, they have aligned with Julia Roberts for a couple of their jewelry lines. The brand has also been covered in the media by the likes of Forbes, GQ, WWD, and Vanity Fair.

My Chopard review will take a deep look into this luxury brand to see if they are worth your money before you buy. I’ll embark on this journey by checking out their products, promotions, customer testimonials, and more.
By the age of 24 years old, Swiss-born Louis-Ulysse Chopard, the son of a farmer, was already one of the best watchmakers in the world.

He not only became skilled with Swiss watchmaking but he added innovations that gave his pieces precision and reliability that were rarely seen in watches of that day.

His skill and elegance of design made him world-renown earning him commissions with Tzar Nicholas II of Russia and the Swiss Railroad Company.

After a lifetime of making Swiss-made watches, in 1915 his son Paul-Louis Chopard took over the family business. Keeping the same quality, he moved the company’s headquarters to the economic center of Geneva.

In 1943, the third generation in the form of Paul-Andre took over the business. With no sons interested in the business, he considered selling Chopard.

Along came German goldsmith and watchmaker Karl Scheufele III who was looking to acquire a Swiss manufacturer so that they wouldn’t have to rely on outside sources for their watches’ movement. Keeping the Chopard family artistry, Scheufele and his wife Karin started designing the aesthetics for the watches. Eventually, their family and descendants joined the business in various respects, usually involving themselves directly in the stylish designs.

The company then moved into jewelry and accessories, all of which are high-quality and make a statement.

Before taking a look into some of this luxury brand’s supreme products, my Chopard review will provide a bird’s eye view of what exactly makes this company so enduring. Over centuries, Chopard went from solely making exceptional watches to creating stunning jewelry, natural perfumes, and stylish sunglasses. In my Chopard review I’ll take a look at a few outstanding products from this best-selling brand. A redux of the popular 80s watch style, the St. Moritz, the Chopard Alpine Eagle XI Chrono is a blend of elegance and functionality – a luxury sports watch.

Exquisitely designed to evoke the Alps and the majestic eagle, this 18K rose gold case and dials, with a deep-black face, is a statement of elegance.

As an homage to the St. Moritz, this is the only of the Chopard watches in their men’s Alpine Eagle collection with a black calf-skin wristband, instead of metal.

The look makes it a luxury watch and the chronograph functions make it a sports watch. Not only does it have a timer, but it also has a flyback feature for multi-lap times. The titanium gives it strength and durability, as does the glare-proof, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal front glass. Not only that, but this watch is also water-resistant up to 100m.

This premium product comes in wrist sizes from 1-9. All this elegance and functionality should be enough, but I must mention in this Chopard review that this watch is also automatic, meaning that it self-winds and needs no battery. Designed by Caroline Scheufele, Chopard’s “Big-Hearted Woman,” the Happy Hearts collection celebrates all women with big love to give.

The design of the Happy Hearts Flowers ring is exquisite. Mounted on, and outlined in, 18K ethical rose gold, it has a 0.05 carat diamond in the center.

The sparkly centerpiece is surrounded by a small metal ring, which in turn is amid a ring of hearts. The overall effect is of a flower with the hearts as the petals and the diamond as the pistil. The core of each heart is mother-of-pearl to add depth and brightness. This stunning, feminine ring comes in sizes 4.5 to 9.5. You won’t feel blue wearing the Chopard Ice Cube sunglasses, but you will feel pretty cool.

The large, square, electric blue front piece frame, gradient smoke lenses, and titanium temples come together to give these women’s sunglasses style and durability. But the best part of these glasses is that they are made from mainly biological materials. A great companion to the Alpine Eagle XI Chrono, Chopard Men’s Alpine Eagle sunglasses, make a statement in all black, with polished metal accents.

Like the Ice Cube sunglasses, the frames and lenses are made with biological materials. The black frames and smoke lenses are sleek and go with everything. Chopard jewelry is something that any woman would love for both its beauty and subtle statements. This makes them ideal for men who want an unforgettable, stunning, and thoughtful piece to give their special someone or beloved family member. No Chopard review would be complete without hearing from their customers. To start, the brand’s range of sunglasses is popular for both their style and their functionality.

Finding any flattering sunglasses can be difficult for some depending on the shape of their faces. Looking bug-eyed is a big problem for those of us with thin faces. This isn’t a problem with out featured brand, however, as one review on Trustpilot details:

“I have a hard time finding sunglasses that compliment my face but I found the most beautiful pair by Chopard. They are extremely comfortable and filter the sun incredibly well. They are exceptionally designed and I can wear them with a casual outfit or a fancy dress. I get compliments every time I put them on.”

One of the best Chopard reviews on Ezcontacts, without even mentioning the sun protection, explains why the steep price tag is worth it: “A perfect blend of elegance marked with sophistication and class. You definitely stand out when you wear these in a very distinct way. Worth every penny spent for the looks and distinction it offers.”

I think that customer’s tale of one of their watches would agree about the elegance and value of the brand. They bought the Chopard Superfast Sports Watch through jomashop.com and said that: “I just purchased a dream sports car. I wanted a watch with a motor sports theme.”

“I was concerned about its massive size because my wrist is only 6-3/4, but it’s one of the most comfortable watches I own. I rotate it with a Rolex, Panerai, Glashutte Senator among others. I keep coming back to this watch. Can’t take my eyes off of it which is a problem when driving a fast sports car. Haha”

I agree. Staying on the road should take priority over checking out your stunning watch, but I don’t blame you. All Chopard watches are stylish and eye-catching, especially the Chopard Alpine Eagle Xl Chrono. Its rose gold and titanium are the height of sporty luxury.

This brand’s quality is found across the board from their Swiss-made watches to their high-end glasses to their perfumes. Like the Ice Cube, this brand’s perfumes are made with natural ingredients. This Chopard review from a customer on the Nordstrom website shows why Chopard is considered a great luxury brand. They say:

“This is high quality! It’s beautiful from first spray through dry down. Not cloying, no headache! Not irritating to my skin. The natural ingredients makes a difference. It’s so beautiful and warm. Love it! Highly recommend!”

The only complaint from a customer on the Better Business Bureau shows how great Chopard’s customer service really is. This was their response to the complaint:

“A new pair of sunglasses will be sent in the next couple of days as a courtesy. Please note that the sunglasses were not purchased from a Chopard authorized retailer. Chopard isn’t directly liable for the product but is however granting this replacement in order to continue ensuring perfect customer service to all Chopard owners.”

At MONOCHROME, we tend to sparingly use the word “icon” as it has become a marketing tool rather than a proper definition of the status of a model. There are, however, true icons of watchmaking, timepieces that are known far beyond the small circle of seasoned collectors. And most are, sadly maybe, watches created first for men. When it comes to feminine watches, fewer models have gained cult status, but the Chopard Happy Sport and its dancing diamonds is surely one of them. Created in 1993, its design has evolved years after years but in 2021, the brand introduces a revamped collection, which includes the Chopard Happy Sport “The First,” limited-edition re-releases of the very first watch presented.
The Happy Sport is the brainchild of Caroline Scheufele – now Co-President and Artistic Director of the brand – who was driven by the idea of creating a versatile watch, formal yet casual, precious yet slightly sporty. A watch that you “could wear all day long; at the gym, in the office or for a dinner in town.” she said. And behind this watch, in addition to its overall casual attire, was a striking concept, the dancing diamonds launched by Caroline’s parents – “these diamonds are happier when they are free,” as her mother exclaimed in 1976 when she initially laid eyes on the first prototype.
Yet, instead of making freely moving diamonds dance around the watch as was the case with Chopard Happy Diamonds timepieces, Caroline Scheufele decided to place them between two sapphire crystals above the dial. The result of this idea came to life in 1993, with the first Chopard Happy Sport, a watch mixing steel and diamonds, a soft, comfortable pebble-link bracelet, set with cabochon-cut sapphires on the lugs and on the crown, echoing the blued hands, and of course, a white dial enhanced by seven diamonds “dancing” above it.
If Chopard will also launch a redesigned collection for the Happy Sport, a watch that will show modernized elements yet still totally in line with the DNA of the range, there’s also and mostly this limited edition model to surface, a watch that is a direct descendant of the original 1993 watch, yet of course with contemporary touches all around. The case is clearly echoing the design of the initial model, which has been designed according to the golden ratio, a mathematical balance used to define the proportions of the new models in the collection. By using the golden ratio in direct relation to the diameter of the movement designed for Chopard ladies’ watch collections, the case of the Happy Sport has been redesigned in a 33 mm diameter, particularly well suited to the female wrist.
The shape of the case is also highly familiar, with its polished surfaces and 4 cabochon-cut sapphires on the lugs, as well as an additional one found on the faceted crown. However, this 33mm case, with a reasonable height of 10.84mm (knowing the extra layer required for the diamonds), is now made of Lucent Steel A223, a steel alloy that combines anti-allergenic virtues with the brightness and sturdiness of ordinary steel. It is also 70% made from recycled metals, following Chopard’s commitment to sustainable luxury (think about fairmined gold). As for the dial, the Chopard Happy Sport The First brings back the understated silver-toned dial punctuated by blue Roman hour markers, minute track and hands, as a visual balance with the blue cabochons. There are two versions of “The First” launched, one being full steel with a silver-white dial, the other featuring a diamond-set bezel and a mother-of-pearl dial.
Of course, the most emblematic element of the Chopard Happy Sport, its dancing diamonds, are still present. Still enclosed between two layers of sapphire crystal, 7 free-moving modules in steel with a brilliant-cut diamond are making the choreography this model is known for.

To complement this slightly vintage look, the Chopard Happy Sport The First is bringing back the stainless steel pebble-link bracelet that was part of the 1993 model. Supple and smooth, it offers this watch versatility with enough robustness, yet the shine of a fully polished surface. Under the sapphire caseback is an in-house automatic movement, the calibre Chopard 09.01-C. Designed for feminine collections, it is entirely designed, developed and produced by the brand. Beating at 3,5Hz, this self-winding mechanism can store up to 42 hours of power reserve. It is finished with Geneva stripes.