Chopard Archives - Time+Tide Watches

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.

The 7 best salmon dial watches for collectors with delicious taste

Buying Guides

26.10.24

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The 7 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.

7 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Buying Guides

26.09.24

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7 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Green might not be the new blue yet, but it's not that far off.

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.

7 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

Buying Guides

05.06.24

7 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

While unlikely to take over from the ever-popular blue and green, these red dial watches are all stand-outs in their own way.

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

Buying Guides

30.05.24

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9 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.

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.

7 of the best racing watches, including iconic chronographs and surprising tourbillons

Buying Guides

17.05.24

7 of the best racing watches, including iconic chronographs and surprising tourbillons

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

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

Buying Guides

25.04.24

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

Blue dials have always been popular, and these 11 watches stand out as being the nicest money can buy right now.

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.

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.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

Lists

02.03.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

This is it. The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved, and the significant other has been convinced this is the last one (honest).…

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Lists

26.02.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Where to purchase a watch in the Harbour City? Well - here's a place to start!

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 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,…

Auctions

15.07.23

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Ferg’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

Picking out my favourite references for this year’s Only Watch auctions, I was pretty shocked to realise how much my tastes have changed over the…

Chopard unveil five new Mille Miglia chronographs for the 2023 edition of the historic race

Events

02.07.23

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Chopard unveil five new Mille Miglia chronographs for the 2023 edition of the historic race

Born in the days when drivers didn’t wear seatbelts, in hopes of being ejected from the burning wreckages of their petrol-filled bathtubs on wheels, the…

Chopard team up with BWD for the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Bamford Edition ‘Desert Racer’

Introducing

30.06.23

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Chopard team up with BWD for the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Bamford Edition ‘Desert Racer’

The Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Bamford Edition ‘Desert Racer’ is a 50-piece limited edition It comes with a robust bead-blasted titanium case, frosted…

8 of the best watches with a polarising 4:30 date window

Lists

22.06.23

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8 of the best watches with a polarising 4:30 date window

These days it seems like brands are increasingly opting to have 4:30 positioned date windows on their watches. Just earlier today we introduced yet another…

All the heavy hitters from Chopard’s 2023 collection

Video

28.05.23

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All the heavy hitters from Chopard’s 2023 collection

Chopard brought the heat for Watches & Wonders 2023.

Black magic: The Chopard Alpine Eagle Japan Limited Edition

Introducing

04.05.23

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Black magic: The Chopard Alpine Eagle Japan Limited Edition

Chopard’s Alpine Eagle honours Japan with a blacked-out Shikkoku dial. The sapphire display caseback has also been tinted a dark grey. To further chase simplicity…

Borna’s top 5 Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

Lists

01.05.23

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Borna’s top 5 Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

In the weeks since Watches & Wonders, I’ve been ruminating on the numerous releases, and have realised that this year has been one of the…

Chopard’s Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF is powered by a high-revving movement

Introducing

06.04.23

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Chopard’s Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF is powered by a high-revving movement

The casual proposition in Chopard’s catalogue sports a high-beat 8 Hz movement Furthering the sporty characteristics, the Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF is cased in…

The Chopard L.U.C 1963 Heritage Chronograph is inspired by racing timekeepers of old

Introducing

30.03.23

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The Chopard L.U.C 1963 Heritage Chronograph is inspired by racing timekeepers of old

The Chopard L.U.C 1963 Heritage Chronograph blends their heritage design with vintage stopwatches The case is made from their Lucent steel, which is 80% recycled,…

The Chopard L.U.C 1860 is a reissue of the very first L.U.C

Introducing

30.03.23

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The Chopard L.U.C 1860 is a reissue of the very first L.U.C

The Chopard L.U.C 1860 is a reissue of their first L.U.C watch, with many modern improvements The salmon dial is crafted from a gold plate,…

The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XPS is an ultra-thin, luxe take on a sporty proposition

Introducing

28.03.23

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The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XPS is an ultra-thin, luxe take on a sporty proposition

The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XPS honours the Alps further with a Monte Rosa inspired dial. The calibre L.U.C 96.40-L is only 3.3mm thick, with…

Time+Tide’s ultimate Watches & Wonders 2023 release hub

Introducing

27.03.23

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Time+Tide’s ultimate Watches & Wonders 2023 release hub

Watches & Wonders is always a bit crazy, so we thought we’d summarise all the new releases thus far in one article. Easily navigate to…

The Chopard Happy Sport 25mm becomes the smallest member of the collection

Introducing

27.03.23

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The Chopard Happy Sport 25mm becomes the smallest member of the collection

The Chopard Happy Sport 25mm is the smallest of its collection so far. The dancing diamonds are protected by a thin gold frame. Four references…

The Chopard IMPERIALE delivers an exquisite dial that you won’t forget

Introducing

27.03.23

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The Chopard IMPERIALE delivers an exquisite dial that you won’t forget

This new addition to the Chopard IMPERIALE collection pays tribute to an Egyptian legend. The lotus flower signifies the sun, and has inspired the day/night…

New video collection goes backstage with Julia Roberts and Chopard

Pop Culture

15.03.23

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New video collection goes backstage with Julia Roberts and Chopard

Celebrity endorsements and brand partnerships can often come off as soulless, however there are the rare occasions that you can discern a genuine fondness behind…

Chopard L.U.C and the challenges of outgrowing a household name

Opinion

04.03.23

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Chopard L.U.C and the challenges of outgrowing a household name

If I asked you what attributes are necessary for a brand to be elevated to the echelons occupied by the likes of the holy trinity,…

The Chopard Alpine Eagle is a luxurious remix of an ’80s classic

In-Depth

26.01.23

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The Chopard Alpine Eagle is a luxurious remix of an ’80s classic

Integrated-bracelet luxury sports watches aren’t going anywhere, and more high-end manufacturers are getting into the game. Or getting back into it, as is the case…

Hands On

01.01.23

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HANDS-ON: The Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono offers a sportier version on an integrated rubber strap

With the heat from integrated-bracelet sports watches showing no signs of cooling off, more and more brands are getting into the game. And in some…