Chopard just gave its Alpine Eagle a performance-enhancing upgrade, and the result is one of the most impressive limited-edition sport watches in recent memory. Meet the Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF—an ultra-lightweight, high-frequency marvel wrapped in ceramicized titanium and limited to 250 pieces.
At first glance, it keeps the familiar Alpine Eagle silhouette, but a closer look reveals a dark, matte anthracite grey finish achieved through an advanced electro-plasma oxidation process. This isn’t just for show. The ceramic crust that forms during this high-heat kiln firing process makes the titanium case significantly more scratch-resistant while eliminating the brittleness of full-ceramic watches. The result? A durable, featherlight piece built for serious daily wear.
Inside, it’s even more groundbreaking. The COSC-certified Caliber 01.41-C movement beats at a high-frequency 8Hz with silicon components that increase precision and reduce wear—rare territory even in elite watchmaking. This edition is special because both the movement’s main plate and bridges are made from ceramicised titanium, a watch-world first.
The stealthy “Pitch Black” PVD-coated dial carries Chopard’s eagle-eye motif and features orange highlights across the seconds hand, minute track, and 8HF signature, while the date wheel and indices blend seamlessly in blacked-out style. The Alpine Eagle SL Cadence 8HF is a fusion of cutting-edge tech and timeless design, paired with either a rubber or leather strap and a matching titanium buckle. Yours, for $25,000—if you’re fast enough.
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