Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF

Since its inception in 2019, the Alpine Eagle collection has been continually enriched with new technical feats. With its third edition of high-frequency timepieces, it marks yet another achievement by introducing the lightest watch ever presented in the collection. The 41-millimetre case, crown and bezel of this Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF model – issued in a 250-piece limited edition – are crafted in ceramicised titanium, teamed with a special-shaped rubber strap. Even its high-frequency, chronometer-certified Chopard 01.14-C movement is lighter than its predecessor, thanks to a mainplate and bridges also made of ceramicised titanium. This cutting-edge technology is complemented by a perfectly mastered aesthetic: the ceramicised titanium features a sporty bead-blasted finish, while the Pitch Black titanium dial plays on contrasts with subtle orange accents. Precision, style and sportiness – the Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF has it all.

High frequency improves chronometry, a theme particularly dear to Chopard’s Co-President, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele. While shocks are part of the life of a watch, they nonetheless disturb the oscillations of the balance. Due to a statistical effect however, the faster the balance beats, the less effect each impact has on the average rate. This high frequency is also high speed, thus implying rapid recovery of the isochronous rate.

More technical and complex to produce than a movement with a conventional escapement, the new Chopard Calibre 01.14-C leverages the properties of monocrystalline silicon to optimize its 8 Hertz frequency. This lightweight, self-lubricating material is used to minimise the high friction experienced by the pallet-lever, escape-wheel and impulse pin. The lightness of silicon, its tribological properties along with the flexibility offered by its manufacturing technology have enabled Chopard to develop an escapement dedicated to high frequencies without increasing energy consumption.