The Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono reference 298609-3001 is a 44 mm stainless-steel sports chronograph with an Aletsch blue dial, a self-winding flyback movement and 100 m water resistance. Chopard lists its US price at $24,900, reduced from a struck-through $28,700, and describes availability as very limited; both price and stock can change.
What is the Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono?
Reference 298609-3001 is the Aletsch blue-dial steel version of the Alpine Eagle XL Chrono. Chopard positions the model as a sports chronograph with an elegant design. The brand describes the Alpine Eagle collection as a modern interpretation of the St. Moritz, launched in 1980 and designed by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, now a Chopard co-president. That lineage is Chopard’s own account of the design history.
The dial is finished in blue with a galvanic treatment. Chopard says the texture and color take inspiration from an eagle’s iris; that is the maker’s design interpretation, not a technical feature.
Specifications for reference 298609-3001
| Specification | Chopard listing |
|---|---|
| Reference | 298609-3001 |
| Case material | Steel |
| Case diameter | 44 mm |
| Case thickness | 13.15 mm |
| Water resistance | 100 m |
| Dial | Aletsch blue, with galvanic treatment |
| Movement | Self-winding mechanical CHOPARD 03.05-C |
| Power reserve | Approximately 60 hours |
| Frequency | 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) |
| Movement parts and jewels | 310 parts; 45 jewels |
| Certification | COSC chronometer certified |
Dimensions, water resistance and movement specifications are from Chopard’s US product page, accessed in 2026. The 44 mm diameter is the manufacturer’s stated measurement; it does not by itself establish how the watch will fit on a particular wrist.
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What movement and chronograph functions does it have?
Chopard identifies the 03.05-C as an integrated, column-wheel-controlled chronograph movement with a flyback function. Its listed indications and functions are:
- Hours, minutes and central seconds
- Date
- Chronograph seconds
- 12-hour counter
- Jumping 30-minute counter
- Flyback chronograph operation
The COSC certification is specified by Chopard for this movement. The brand lists approximately 60 hours of power reserve.
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Price and availability
On Chopard’s US product page, checked October 7, 2026, the listed price was $24,900, with $28,700 struck through. The same page described the watch as available in very limited quantities and invited visitors to register interest. This is a dated US retail display, not a market-wide price or a guarantee of inventory; confirm the current listing and availability with Chopard before buying.
View the watch on Chopard’s US product page. A retailer listing for the exact reference is also available from Watches of Switzerland; verify the seller’s authorization, the reference offered and its current stock before purchase.
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- Case Size: 45.00 mm, Band Width: 22, Case Thickness: 11.02 mm
- Quartz movement, 316L stainless steel case, Arabic dial type, Date
- Stainless steel strap/bracelet, folding clasp with push-buttons closure
- Water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft): suitable for short periods of recreational swimming and showering, but no diving or snorkeling.
- 2 Year International Warranty
What to check before choosing it
- Confirm the reference: 298609-3001 identifies this Aletsch blue-dial steel configuration. Other Alpine Eagle XL Chrono references are separate variants and may differ in materials or dial and strap configuration.
- Assess fit in person if possible: use the 44 mm diameter and 13.15 mm thickness as starting measurements, not a substitute for trying the case on.
- Check the current offer: price and availability can change, and the dated US page display does not establish what another retailer or region will charge.
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