At Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, Chopard takes a measured, almost introspective approach—one that leans into its dual identity as both watchmaker and jeweller. Rather than chasing spectacle, the Maison refines its core pillars, marking 30 years of its Fleurier manufacture with a series of releases that feel evolutionary rather than declarative.
L.U.C 1860: A Foundational Anniversary
The return of the Chopard L.U.C 1860 marks 30 years of Chopard Manufacture, and does so with restraint. Rendered in Lucent Steel™, the watch retains the original’s classical proportions while introducing a richly textured “Areuse Blue” dial, inspired by the river that flows through the Val-de-Travers.
Its hand-guilloché surface—crafted on a vintage lathe by in-house artisans—signals a commitment to métiers d’art that feels increasingly rare. Inside, the L.U.C Calibre 96.40-L continues the lineage of the maison’s first in-house movement, pairing chronometer precision with Poinçon de Genève finishing. It is, in essence, Chopard at its most distilled.
Happy Sport Happy Hearts: A Playful Reframing
With the Chopard Happy Sport Happy Hearts, Chopard softens its codes. The introduction of a denim strap lends an unexpected casualness, reframing the familiar interplay of steel and diamonds that has defined the Happy Sport line since 1993.
On the dial, two dancing hearts—one in mother-of-pearl, the other in a delicate pink-to-purple gradient—join three floating diamonds in a choreography that feels light without being frivolous. Powered by the in-house 09.01-C automatic movement, the piece balances emotional resonance with technical credibility, a hallmark of Chopard’s feminine watchmaking.
Alpine Eagle 41 XPS: Refined Altitude
The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XPS continues to mature into one of the brand’s most assured contemporary propositions. Here, the emphasis is on proportion and finish: an ultra-thin 8mm case in Lucent Steel™, paired with a subtly reworked bracelet that enhances wearability.
Its “Mountain Glow” dial introduces a warm champagne hue, evoking the alpenglow that briefly illuminates Alpine peaks at dusk. Beneath, the L.U.C Calibre 96.40-L reappears, its refined finishing and slim architecture reinforcing the model’s position as a sports watch with genuine horological depth.
L’Heure du Diamant: Light and Shadow
In contrast, the Chopard L’Heure du Diamant leans unapologetically into Chopard’s jeweller’s identity. A cushion-shaped case in ethical white gold frames a black onyx dial of almost velvety intensity, brought into relief by 4.40 carats of diamonds set using the maison’s signature crown-setting technique.
Diamond-set hands and indices extend the play of light, while the in-house 09.01-C movement ensures that mechanical integrity underpins the spectacle. It is a study in contrast—darkness and brilliance, restraint and opulence—executed with clarity of purpose.
Taken together, Chopard’s 2026 novelties are not about disruption, but definition. Each piece sharpens a facet of the brand’s identity, from the disciplined elegance of L.U.C to the expressive charm of Happy Sport—an approach that feels both confident and quietly assured in a crowded field.
