In the horology realm, where it’s still largely male-dominated, there are many reasons why Chopard continues to carve out collections that appeal equally to both male and female collectors. Year after year, the family-run manufacture under Karl-Friedrich Scheufele delivers timepieces and jewellery that transcend traditional gender lines. This approach is especially evident in the Chopard novelties Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026.
This year, Chopard unveils four novelties that maintain this balance. Each piece offers a distinct expression of form and function. At the same time, they all remain tied together by a clear sense of purpose and a measured approach to watchmaking.
1. Alpine Eagle 41 XPS
At a glance, the Alpine Eagle lineup is not unlike your go-to sports watches. However, in 2023, Chopard expanded the collection and introduced more versatile interpretations. The Alpine Eagle 41 XPS marked that shift as it leaned into a more quietly unisex direction.
Here’s the catch: despite its 41 mm diameter, the watch measures at just 8 mm thick. As a result, the proportions feel more refined and chic. A redesigned dial supports this, with a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock. It also features the salmon-pink “Monte Rosa” hue and an integrated bracelet.
For Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS builds on this approach with a new colourway called “Mountain Glow.” Rendered in a champagne tone, it is said to evoke the warm light of sunrise reflecting on fresh Alpine snow. Lest we forget, the radiating motifs designed to resemble an eagle’s iris remain at the core of the collection.
In addition, this latest iteration also features a reworked Lucent Steel™ bracelet. Its first five links subtly reshaped for a more precise fit on the wrist. Emphasising comfort, Chopard also adds a new extension system which now allows a 2.5 mm to 5 mm adjustments without removing any links.
2. Happy Sport
Jumping on the denim bandwagon, Chopard introduces a new interpretation of the Happy Sport timepiece. Crafted entirely in the manufacturer’s proprietary Lucent Steel™, it comes with a navy blue denim fabric strap.
Adding further allure to this playful line, the Maison incorporates its iconic heart talisman as the watch’s centrepiece. Set against a white mother-of-pearl dial, two hearts in 18-carat ethical white gold (rendered in a spectrum of pink-to-purple gradient) are brought to life using the signature dancing mechanism. They glide beautifully alongside two diamonds.
Little do people know that this poetic dance of the talismans and diamonds is more than meets the eye. The pink heart represents love, the purple heart embodies spirituality and transformation, while the mother-of-pearl dial symbolises purity and protection.
It goes beyond the philosophy of the number three. Embodying balance and harmony, this design reveals the golden ratio as the foundation of the sleek 33 mm case, crafted to house the Chopard 09.01-C in-house self-winding mechanical movement. Discreet yet assured, the calibre’s presence underscores Chopard’s enduring technical mastery.
3. L.U.C 1860
Another proof of Chopard’s pursuit of excellence is the attention to detail instilled in each creation. Beyond the impressive calibres produced in-house, most of the decorative elements on the watch’s face—or even the caseback—are meticulously crafted by its own artisans. The latest iteration of the L.U.C 1860 is no exception.
This timepiece is created as an homage to Chopard’s Fleurier manufacture, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. By including elements that are inherently Chopard, such as Lucent Steel™, the watch feels grounded without leaning too heavily on nostalgia. The L.U.C collection has long been central to the maison, standing as one of its most defining lines. In many ways, it sets the tone for how Chopard approaches watchmaking today.
Now, the dial is where this piece really comes into its own. Look closer, and the blue (named Areuse Blue after the river near the manufacture) reveals more than just colour. It is cut from 18-carat white gold and hand-guilloché in-house, using a vintage lathe operated by Chopard artisans. The effect is subtle but deliberate, with the surface catching light in a way that adds quiet movement rather than distraction.
4. L’Heure du Diamant
Compared to last year’s L’Heure du Diamant Moonphase, the 2026 addition to this collection may appear simple, yet it is anything but. The signature diamond-set bezel remains, now totalling 4.4 carats of diamonds. The silhouette, however, shifts to a cushion-shaped case, in lieu of the oval and round forms more commonly seen in the lineup.
The case beautifully frames a deep onyx dial. It is set with four brilliant-cut diamond hour markers at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock and paired with faceted 18-carat ethical white-gold hands that catch the light with a quiet glow.
As a finishing touch to the pared-back look it aims for, Chopard completes the piece with a black alligator leather strap. It keeps the focus where it should be, on the contrast between the onyx dial and the surrounding diamonds, without adding unnecessary distraction. Beneath it all sits the in-house 09.01-C self-winding movement, compact and precise, reinforcing that this is not just a jewellery piece, but a watch built with equal consideration.
