Chopard is both a watchmaker and a jeweler, and its two best-known watches show both sides: the Happy Sport, with diamonds that move freely across the dial, and the Alpine Eagle, an integrated-bracelet sports watch. This comparison explains how they differ.
A family house
Chopard was founded in 1860 by Louis-Ulysse Chopard in Sonvilier, in the Swiss Jura. Since 1963 it has been owned by the Scheufele family, who built it into both a watchmaker and a jeweler.
At a glance
| Happy Sport | Alpine Eagle | |
|---|---|---|
| Idea | A sports watch with diamonds that move between two crystals | An integrated-bracelet sports watch, introduced in 2019 |
| Sizes in our stock | 30, 33 and 36 mm | 33, 36, 41 and 44 mm |
| Metals in our stock | Steel, steel and rose gold, rose gold | Steel, rose gold, white gold |
| Movement in our stock | Mostly automatic, some quartz | Automatic |
| Water resistance in our stock | 30 m | 100 m on most |
Figures are those of the watches listed with us; always confirm them on the listing.
The Happy Sport
The idea comes from Chopard's Happy Diamonds: diamonds that are not set but move freely between two sapphire crystals above the dial. On the Happy Sport they turn with every movement of the wrist. The number of moving diamonds, and whether the bezel is set, varies by reference and is part of the value; the listing describes the setting.
The Alpine Eagle
The Alpine Eagle is the watch for buyers who want a bracelet sports watch. It comes in several sizes, and in steel or gold. With 100 meters of water resistance on most versions, it is the more practical of the two for everyday wear.
Two other lines to know
- L.U.C: Chopard's haute horlogerie line, with in-house movements made in Fleurier. Check the caliber in the specifications.
- Mille Miglia: racing chronographs tied to the classic Italian road race.
Which one should you buy?
Choose the Happy Sport if you want the watch that is unmistakably Chopard and you like jewelry on the dial.
Choose the Alpine Eagle if you want a sports watch on a bracelet, more water resistance, or a larger case.
Every watch we sell is checked by our specialist before it ships. We are an independent retailer, not an authorized dealer of the brand; the listing says what comes with each watch.
Shop the Chopard Happy Sport, the Chopard Alpine Eagle, or all Chopard watches.
Frequently asked questions
What are the moving diamonds on a Chopard?
They are diamonds that are not set in the dial but move freely between two sapphire crystals. Chopard calls the idea Happy Diamonds.
When was the Alpine Eagle introduced?
In 2019.
Can I swim with a Chopard Alpine Eagle?
Most Alpine Eagle models listed with us are water resistant to 100 meters. Check the rating on the listing.
Who owns Chopard?
The Scheufele family, since 1963.
