Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP TimeForArt Edition
Beyond well-known platforms like Only Watch, TimeForArt—a charity auction dedicated to fine watchmaking and the visual arts—has emerged as a significant event in the horological world. Launched by the Swiss Institute (a non-profit organization founded in New York in 1986), the event is co-curated with Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo. This biennial occasion operates with a clear mission: all proceeds—including the auction house’s buyer’s premiums—go directly toward supporting exhibitions, artist residencies, and free educational and community programs.
For Chopard, this event offers a stage to showcase Métiers d’Art (artistic crafts) that go beyond standard serial production. Following its participation in the previous edition with a striking straw-marquetry piece, Chopard has created a unique Alpine Eagle 41 XP TimeForArt Edition (Ref. 298635-3002) for the third edition of the event. This timepiece highlights one of the most traditional metalworking techniques: sculptural bas-relief engraving on precious metal.
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Generational Shifts and Alpine Heritage
To understand the significance of this watch’s design, it is essential to delve into the history of the collection. The Alpine Eagle line traces its roots back to the St. Moritz—Chopard’s first stainless-steel sports watch—launched in 1980. At the time, a young Karl-Friedrich Scheufele persisted in realizing the design despite his father Karl’s objections. Nearly forty years later, history repeated itself within the Scheufele family: Karl-Fritz Scheufele persuaded his father, Karl-Friedrich (with the quiet support of his grandfather), to reinterpret that 1980s sports watch classic. The result was the launch of the Alpine Eagle collection in 2019.
The collection draws its design inspiration—and its name—from the majestic Alpine eagle. Beyond the watch collection, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele co-founded the Alpine Eagle Foundation with nature conservation experts. The foundation funds specific conservation and habitat restoration projects in the Alps, including the reintroduction of white-tailed eagles around Lake Geneva and golden eagle conservation initiatives in the Swiss Alps. Chopard directly supports these projects through proceeds from the sale of select models in the collection. This is more than just a striking name and exquisite design; it is the fruit of the Scheufele family’s heartfelt dedication.
The Dial of the Alpine Eagle 41 XP TimeForArt: 80 Hours of Hand-Craftsmanship
While the standard collection features stamped or galvanic brass dials with a sunburst pattern reminiscent of an eagle’s iris, the TimeForArt edition takes a different approach. It uses an 18K ethical white gold disc as a canvas, upon which an eagle in soaring flight is carved in bas-relief. fashion replica watches
The artistry and technical challenge of this miniature masterpiece lie in its extremely limited surface area. To ensure the dial fits perfectly within the ultra-thin case of the XP (Extra-Plat) series, its total thickness must not exceed one millimeter. Consequently, artisans must meticulously sculpt every detail—textures, gradients, and brushstroke-like effects—directly onto the solid gold with exacting precision. The entire creation process spans approximately 80 hours, executed entirely by hand using burins and polishing tools.
To lend the design a three-dimensional quality, the watchmakers eschewed traditional enameling or electroplating in favor of a hand-applied, selective dark patina that accentuates the depth and texture of the plumage. The raised edges of the feathers catch and reflect light, while the darkened recesses create visual depth and layering. To maintain the purity of the engraved motif, the dial omits any date window or seconds hand. Only the applied platinum hands and the exquisite hour markers set against the inner bezel (flange)—coated with Grade X1 Super-LumiNova—indicate the time.
Lucent Steel with an 8mm profile
The best fake watch features a sculptural design housed in a Lucent Steel case. Chopard introduced this steel alloy in 2019 alongside the launch of the Alpine Eagle collection. Since 2023, all Chopard steel watches have been crafted from this alloy, which boasts a recycled content of 80%. Lucent Steel is approximately 50% harder than conventional 316L stainless steel, is hypoallergenic, and—due to its superior purity—reflects light with exceptional brilliance.
The new Alpine Eagle 41 XP TimeForArt watch measures 41 mm in diameter and 8.00 mm in thickness, with water resistance up to 100 meters. Staying true to the collection’s signature aesthetic, the bezel is adorned with eight functional screws arranged in pairs. The case middle features a vertical satin-brushed finish with polished bevels, while the crown is engraved with a compass rose motif.
The integrated Lucent Steel bracelet has recently undergone a subtle redesign. The taper of the first five links is more pronounced as they narrow toward the folding clasp, significantly enhancing wearer comfort. Chopard has also incorporated a tool-free comfort adjustment system into the triple-folding clasp: a hidden push-and-slide mechanism allows the bracelet to be extended by up to 5 mm, instantly accommodating changes in wrist size caused by daily temperature fluctuations.
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L.U.C Calibre 96.17-L
The slender 8.00 mm case profile is made possible by the choice of an ultra-thin movement. It is powered by the L.U.C 96.17-L movement, an upgraded version of the 96.01-L caliber—originally co-developed in 1996 with Michel Parmigiani, the very man who helped Chopard establish its watchmaking manufacture in Fleurier. Measuring just 3.30 mm thick, the movement comprises 172 components.
This bidirectional self-winding movement is powered by a 22-karat gold micro-rotor; its high density compensates for the reduced lever arm, ensuring efficient winding. Despite its ultra-thin profile, the movement incorporates Chopard’s Twin technology (dual barrels), delivering a power reserve of approximately 65 hours. The parallel operation of the two barrels ensures a steady energy supply throughout the majority of the power reserve, thereby guaranteeing the isochronism of the balance wheel, which oscillates at 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour).
The exquisite craftsmanship of the Fleurier workshops is visible through the anti-reflective sapphire crystal case-back: the bridges feature Côtes de Genève (Geneva stripes) and beveled edges, while the screw heads are flat-polished. A discreet inscription on the transparent case-back identifies this movement as a unique piece created exclusively for TimeForArt.