The global watchmaking community flocked to Geneva last April 14 to 20, 2026, for the highly anticipated Watches and Wonders 2026 exhibition. Amid the turbulent industry and geopolitical tensions felt the world over, this year’s fair proved to be the largest, with the addition of 11 new brands, bringing the total exhibitors to 66.
Among the most illustrious participants is Chopard, holding its esteemed title as the Artisan of Emotions since 1860. Known for the brilliant duality of technical prowess and aesthetic grandeur, Chopard introduces four magnificent updates to its storied collections. Moving beyond their predecessors, these latest iterations boast refined silhouettes, novel dial materials ranging from rare mother-of-pearl gradients to deep onyx, and meticulous mechanical advancements that highlight the Maison’s enduring commitment to excellence.
Alpine Eagle 41 XPS
Building upon the success of its earlier iteration that featured a “Monte Rosa Pink” dial, the new Alpine Eagle 41 XPS represents the pinnacle of an iconic, nature-inspired design. This ultra-thin marvel is crafted in Lucent Steel™ with a perfectly proportioned 41 mm diameter and a remarkable thinness of just 8 mm. Beneath the glare-proofed sapphire crystal lies a captivating “Mountain Glow” dial. This subtle champagne shade, achieved by galvanic treatment, features a stamped radiating pattern reminiscent of an eagle’s iris.
The watch ensures flawless legibility with applied ethical white gold hour-markers, numerals, and baton-type hours and minutes hands, all coated with Grade X1 Super-LumiNova®. At its heart beats the L.U.C 96.40-L mechanical self-winding calibre, operating at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz). Thanks to Chopard Twin technology, two stacked barrels wound by a 22-carat gold micro-rotor provide a generous 65-hour power reserve.
Displaying central hours and minutes with a small seconds counter at 6 o’clock and a stop-seconds function, this Chronometer-certified (COSC) movement boasts finishing that meets the exacting Poinçon de Genève standards. The timepiece, water-resistant to 100 metres, is secured by a tapering Lucent Steel™ bracelet equipped with a triple folding clasp and a newly integrated comfort-fit extension system.
Happy Hearts
Playful yet precise, the new Happy Hearts introduces a fresh, sport-chic contrast to the Happy Sport lineage. The most notable update is its denim strap, a casual twist that juxtaposes the refinement of a mother-of-pearl dial. The iconic dancing elements evolve further, with two heart-shaped motifs—one in white mother-of-pearl, the other in a rare pink-purple gradient—accompanied by three floating diamonds.
Inside, the Chopard 09.01-C automatic movement delivers reliable performance at 3.5 Hz (25,200 vph) with a 42-hour power reserve. Compact yet refined, the calibre underscores Chopard’s in-house expertise in smaller movements.
The 33 mm Lucent Steel™ case, proportioned according to the golden ratio, ensures visual harmony, while its 30-metre water resistance suits everyday elegance. The dial features rhodium-plated hour markers and hands, with a central seconds display. The overall composition is completed by a blue denim strap with a pin buckle, reinforcing its contemporary, lifestyle-driven appeal.
L.U.C 1860
A tribute to 30 years of the Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier, the L.U.C 1860 revisits one of the brand’s most emblematic timepieces with thoughtful modernisation. While preserving its classic 36.5 mm proportions, the new edition introduces a striking “Areuse Blue” hand-guilloché dial, crafted using traditional techniques on century-old machines.
Like the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS, it is powered by the L.U.C Calibre 96.40-L, featuring a micro-rotor in 22-carat gold, 65-hour power reserve, and 4 Hz frequency. The movement is COSC-certified and finished to Poinçon de Genève standards, showcasing Côtes de Genève bridges, a stop-seconds function, a swan’s-neck regulator, and exceptional hand-finishing.
The case, in Lucent Steel™, measures 8.20 mm thick and offers 30 metres of water resistance. The dial architecture is notably refined: white gold chevron hour markers, Dauphine hands, and a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock, with no date display to preserve symmetry. Paired with a grey grained calfskin strap and Lucent Steel™ pin buckle, the watch embodies understated sophistication—arguably the purest expression of Chopard’s horological identity.
L’Heure du Diamant
Finally, the L’Heure du Diamant stands as a poetic testament to the Maison’s mastery of both ornamental stones and haute joaillerie. Returning to an elegant cushion-shaped silhouette, the 30.50 mm case is sculpted from 18-carat ethical white gold, measuring 9.30 mm thick and offering 30 metres of water resistance.
The bezel is generously adorned with 4.40 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds held in Chopard’s signature crown-setting, a technique that maximises light penetration. This dazzling frame surrounds a remarkably deep black onyx dial, a distinguished variety of chalcedony. Enhancing the velvety darkness, four brilliant-cut diamonds mark the hours at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock. As a subtle new detail for this model, the 18-carat ethical white gold hour and minute hands are themselves set with brilliant-cut diamonds.
It relies on the robust Chopard 09.01-C self-winding movement, beating at 25,200 vph (3.5 Hz) and ensuring a 42-hour power reserve. This jewel of a timepiece is beautifully secured to the wrist by a black alligator leather strap and an ethical 18-carat white gold buckle set with sparkling diamonds.
Across these four timepieces, Chopard articulates a cohesive vision: precision anchored in heritage, elevated by contemporary design and ethical innovation. Whether through the ultra-thin engineering of the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS, the poetic movement of Happy Hearts, the archival reverence of the L.U.C 1860, or the gem-set artistry of L’Heure du Diamant, each creation offers a distinct expression of time, measured in craftsmanship.
