Chopard Archives - Time+Tide Watches

Chopard’s high-revving Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF gets a lightweight, ceramised titanium upgrade

Hands On

15.04.25

Chopard’s high-revving Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF gets a lightweight, ceramised titanium upgrade

High beats, low grams.

14 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

Buying Guides

14.04.25

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14 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

Blue dials have always been popular, and these watches stand out as being the nicest money can buy right now.

Three new Alpine Eagle pieces prove just how versatile the collection can be

Hands On

11.04.25

Three new Alpine Eagle pieces prove just how versatile the collection can be

Complication, materials, and drop-dead gorgeous looks.

The 9 best salmon dial watches for collectors with delicious taste

Buying Guides

08.04.25

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The 9 best salmon dial watches for collectors with delicious taste

Nothing says vintage like the warm flash of pink in the dials of yesteryear, but here are some great modern salmon dials worth considering.

Every Chopard release from Watches & Wonders 2025, including a ceramic Alpine Eagle and new L.U.C Quattro

Lists

01.04.25

Every Chopard release from Watches & Wonders 2025, including a ceramic Alpine Eagle and new L.U.C Quattro

From high-tech L.U.C's to sporty Alpine Eagles and flashy jewellery creations, Chopard is having a quiet banger at W&W 2025.

The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Platinum is a shapely brick of luxury heft in the best possible way

Introducing

01.04.25

The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Platinum is a shapely brick of luxury heft in the best possible way

Chopard's first platinum Alpine Eagle is as luxurious as it gets, being the absolute pinnacle of the brand's sports watch offering.

The 9-day Chopard L.U.C Quattro returns for its 25th anniversary in 18k rose gold

Introducing

01.04.25

The 9-day Chopard L.U.C Quattro returns for its 25th anniversary in 18k rose gold

Nine days of power reserve in a 39mm x 10.4mm case? That's unheard of, unless you're Chopard, of course.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Lists

25.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Looking to shop for watches in the Harbour City? Check out this guide, written by our native Sydneysider, Jamie.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

Lists

18.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved. Time to buy a new watch. Only issue is, where to do it in Melbourne?

In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, here are 9 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Buying Guides

17.03.25

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In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, here are 9 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Feeling lucky (or just verdant)? Here's some of the best green dial watches available in time for St. Patrick's Day.

10 of the best racing watches, including budget timers, iconic chronographs, and surprising tourbillons

Buying Guides

02.03.25

10 of the best racing watches, including budget timers, iconic chronographs, and surprising tourbillons

Racing and watches - name a better love story than that.

The difference between minimalism and laziness in watch design

Opinion

10.02.25

The difference between minimalism and laziness in watch design

Just because Daniel Wellington calls its watches minimalist doesn't mean they are. But if so, what does 'minimalism' mean?

Racing legend Jacky Ickx wowed watch fans at a Sydney dinner with Chopard this week

Friday Wind Down

07.02.25

Racing legend Jacky Ickx wowed watch fans at a Sydney dinner with Chopard this week

The motorsports icon, who at age 80 shows no signs of slowing down, captivated Sydney's watch and racing aficionados this week.

10 of the best world time watches for globetrotters and desk jockeys alike

Buying Guides

28.01.25

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10 of the best world time watches for globetrotters and desk jockeys alike

Intimately associated with the glamour of international travel, world timers ooze class. Here's some of the best money can buy.

Buying Guides

27.01.25

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9 of the best white gold watches

It's not that practical, but it sure is beautiful.

New releases from Gerald Charles, Greubel Forsey, Swatch x Blancpain + LVMH Watch Week 2025!

Last Week in Watches

26.01.25

New releases from Gerald Charles, Greubel Forsey, Swatch x Blancpain + LVMH Watch Week 2025!

LVMH Watch Week dominated watch releases this week, but there was also some great new pieces from non-LVMH brands.

6 of the best grey dial watches highlighting an underrated colour choice

Buying Guides

28.12.24

6 of the best grey dial watches highlighting an underrated colour choice

Grey dials are understated, but that doesn't mean they have to be boring.

World timers versus GMT watches – what’s the difference?

Watch Education

24.12.24

World timers versus GMT watches – what’s the difference?

They're the two most popular types of travel watches - but what actually makes them different?

9 of the best gift watches under $50,000, if you’re buying a grail for the holidays

Buying Guides

22.12.24

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9 of the best gift watches under $50,000, if you’re buying a grail for the holidays

With a US$50,000 budget, the sky's the limit for this holiday season. Well, $50k is. But you get the picture.

New releases from Simon Brette, Richard Mille, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

22.12.24

New releases from Simon Brette, Richard Mille, Breguet and more

With Christmas nearly here there seems to be no respite from brands releasing new watches, with Year of the Snake releases starting already.

Chopard x Art in Time debut Alpine Eagle His & Hers Chameleon Set

Introducing

21.12.24

Chopard x Art in Time debut Alpine Eagle His & Hers Chameleon Set

Don't get bogged down by the traditional "his & hers" nomenclature - the set is comprised of 41mm and 36mm models.

What is the Geneva Seal, and should you care about it?

Watch Education

05.12.24

What is the Geneva Seal, and should you care about it?

We delve into the famed certification of high-end watches, but also figure out whether the Geneva Seal actually matters.

7 of the best Roman numeral watches that have all the classical elegance you’ll need

Buying Guides

29.11.24

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7 of the best Roman numeral watches that have all the classical elegance you’ll need

We look at the best watches using the most classic numeral design.

Introducing

18.11.24

Introducing the Chopard L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer Limited Edition for Hodinkee

A new LE from the Dink, this time a classy dress watch from Chopard with a hunter caseback.

12 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

Buying Guides

26.10.24

12 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

Buffy explores the watches that give you the best bling for buck.

Diamonds are not the only precious stones used in watchmaking

Watch Education

22.09.24

Diamonds are not the only precious stones used in watchmaking

You've heard about diamonds, but what about stones like rubies and emeralds, or even tsavorites? Buffy delves into the precious topic.

Chopard makes a case for high-beat sports watches with the titanium, 8Hz Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF

Hands On

19.08.24

Chopard makes a case for high-beat sports watches with the titanium, 8Hz Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF

Lightweight and with a high-revving engine, the Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF is the watch embodiment of a rapid sports car.

The Chopard L.U.C Time Traveller One Black is a modern, monochromatic take on a world timer

What We Wore

31.07.24

The Chopard L.U.C Time Traveller One Black is a modern, monochromatic take on a world timer

This limited-edition Chopard is a contradictory watch: a traditional timepiece from a traditional brand with a very contemporary edge.

10 of the best watches putting the macro lens on the micro-rotor

Buying Guides

19.07.24

10 of the best watches putting the macro lens on the micro-rotor

From affordable micro-rotor micros to high-end wonders pushing the complication forward.

New releases from Longines, De Bethune, Louis Vuitton and more

Last Week in Watches

16.06.24

New releases from Longines, De Bethune, Louis Vuitton and more

This was a big week for watch releases, with high-profile motorsports-inspired watches and yet more MoonSwatch variants.

What do the different types of stainless steel actually mean for your watch?

Watch Education

08.06.24

What do the different types of stainless steel actually mean for your watch?

We cut through the marketing spin with a guide to the main grades or alloys of stainless steel used in modern watchmaking.

20 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

20.05.24

20 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Integrated bracelet watches are amongst the most popular and trending type of watch in the marketplace. Here are some of the best.

New releases from Rolex, Grand Seiko, Bulgari and more

Last Week in Watches

15.04.24

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New releases from Rolex, Grand Seiko, Bulgari and more

Rounding out some of the hottest drops of W&W 2024 in this special edition of Last Week in Watches.

Every Chopard release of Watches & Wonders 2024

Lists

10.04.24

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Every Chopard release of Watches & Wonders 2024

Highlights from the Maison's releases include a skeletonised Alpine Eagle and a darkly verdant take on the L.U.C XPS.

The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP TT is the slimmest-ever Alpine Eagle

Hands On

09.04.24

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The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP TT is the slimmest-ever Alpine Eagle

The new Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP TT is a 41mm openworked, skeletonised, titanium luxury sports watch.

Chopard goes green again for the L.U.C XPS Forest Green

Hands On

08.04.24

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Chopard goes green again for the L.U.C XPS Forest Green

Unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2024, this verdant Chopard is an elegant blend of traditional and modern aesthetics.

Looking Back: The team’s favourite Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

Lists

27.03.24

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Looking Back: The team’s favourite Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

With Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024 only two weeks away, we wanted to look back at some of our favourites from last year.

5 of the best watches to hand down to the next generation

Lists

18.03.24

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5 of the best watches to hand down to the next generation

Do you feel like it's finally time for your kid to inherit the watch you've been wearing? Better check if it's worthy first.

Chopard take a roadtrip to France with the Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph French Edition

Introducing

04.02.24

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Chopard take a roadtrip to France with the Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph French Edition

The Italian-based Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph receives a French twist in colour for this special edition.

The highlights of Elton John’s Christie’s auction

Auctions

19.01.24

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The highlights of Elton John’s Christie’s auction

The Rocket Man is celebrating his EGOT status in unusual fashion.

The best watches of 2023, as picked by our readers

Watch Culture

13.01.24

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The best watches of 2023, as picked by our readers

The best of the best from last year - with your help!

The Time+Tide team pick their favourite release of 2023

Lists

02.01.24

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The Time+Tide team pick their favourite release of 2023

We look back to all the releases of 2023, and pick the very best.

New releases from Chopard, Maen, Bremont and more

Last Week in Watches

17.12.23

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New releases from Chopard, Maen, Bremont and more

Watch brands have been hard at work unveiling last-minute entries ahead of the gift-giving season.

New releases from Vacheron Constantin, Fears, Audemars Piguet and more

Last Week in Watches

03.12.23

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New releases from Vacheron Constantin, Fears, Audemars Piguet and more

Wow… Nobody expected much in terms of watch releases this week, but some of the biggest brands in the industry unexpectedly decided to present very…

Audemars Piguet team up with Travis Scott, M.A.D.1 lucky losers, and the biggest DWW yet

Friday Wind Down

01.12.23

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Audemars Piguet team up with Travis Scott, M.A.D.1 lucky losers, and the biggest DWW yet

The new Travis Scott x Audemars Piguet collaboration marks the first-ever brown ceramic Royal Oak watch.

Chopard’s fiery first Australian limited edition is an Alpine Eagle designed by must-know First Nations artist Shal

Hands On

27.11.23

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Chopard’s fiery first Australian limited edition is an Alpine Eagle designed by must-know First Nations artist Shal

Inspired by the beauty of Australian landscapes, this "Sunburnt Red" Alpine Eagle is unlike any other.

Why is the Alpine Eagle not an L.U.C watch? We ask Chopard president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele all the tough questions

Interview

20.11.23

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Why is the Alpine Eagle not an L.U.C watch? We ask Chopard president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele all the tough questions

The smoothest brand president of them all sits down with Andrew to chats all things Chopard and L.U.C.

Dubai Watch Week special – new releases from Zenith, Bulgari, MB&F and more

Last Week in Watches

19.11.23

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Dubai Watch Week special – new releases from Zenith, Bulgari, MB&F and more

Dubai Watch Week is currently underway, so for this edition of Last Week in Watches, we wanted to do something a little different.

Chopard bring the luxury for Dubai Watch Week 2023

Introducing

18.11.23

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Chopard bring the luxury for Dubai Watch Week 2023

Blingy Alpine Eagles and chiming L.U.Cs are on Chopard's repertoire.

Chopard goes all Frank Sinatra with their blue-eyed new Alpine Eagle XL Chrono Maritime Blue

Introducing

13.10.23

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Chopard goes all Frank Sinatra with their blue-eyed new Alpine Eagle XL Chrono Maritime Blue

A watch Ol' Blue Eyes would definitely approve of.

Hands On

12.08.23

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HANDS-ON: The Chopard L.U.C 1860 and 1963 Heritage Chronograph

Watches & Wonders 2023 feels like a lifetime ago, but certain releases have stuck with us. Chopard’s L.U.C collection continues to impress with every release,…