Chopard Alpine Eagle 298600-3016 - ‘Maritime Blue’ Dial - Like New

Founded in 1860, Chopard has built its reputation on a combination of Swiss watchmaking expertise and refined design, producing both high complications and elegant sports-luxury pieces. Under the leadership of the Scheufele family since 1963, the brand has consistently balanced tradition with innovation, remaining independent and fully integrated in its production. Chopard's production of integrated bracelet sport watches dates back to 1980, when the St. Moritz was introduced. Designed to combine elegance with everyday wearability, the St. Moritz featured a tonneau-shaped case, screwed bezel, and integrated bracelet. The line was successful for several years, though eventually it was phased out in favor of other collections such as the Mille Miglia, aligned with vintage motorsports, and the L.U.C, representing Chopard's more classically elegant side. Introduced in 2019, the Alpine Eagle is Chopard's contemporary reinterpretation of the St. Moritz. While it retains key design elements such as the paired screws on the bezel and a signature three-link integrated bracelet, it also introduces new hallmarks, most notably the textured dial inspired by the iris of an eagle, which has since become a defining feature of the collection and adds depth and a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The present example is a special edition from 2022, featuring a 41 mm case crafted from Chopard's proprietary 'Lucent Steel', celebrated for its enhanced resistance to wear compared to conventional steel, and a 'Blue Maritime' dial with rhodium-plated Roman numerals and hour markers painted with Super-LumiNova Grade X1. The watch is powered by the automatic Chopard 01.01-C movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve and chronometer certification. Offered in like-new condition, this timepiece comes complete with its original full set, embodying Chopard's modern vision of sports-luxury watchmaking, where technical precision and design inspiration coexist seamlessly.