Chopard, founded in Sonvilier in 1860, transitioned from a small Swiss workshop to a family-owned luxury house when Karl Scheufele acquired the brand in 1963. Today Chopard produces everything from haute joaillerie to manufacture movements, with the Alpine Eagle (2019) representing their entry into the luxury steel sport watch category.
Available below retail on the secondary market at 19% discount, this model offers exceptional value for buyers willing to purchase pre-owned. This pricing makes it one of the better value propositions in the sport watch category.
The WVS Value Score of 66/100 reflects the balance between this watch's specifications, brand positioning, and market dynamics. While not the highest-scoring watch in its category, it may offer advantages in other areas such as design, availability, or raw specification value.
The estimated annual cost of ownership is $943 per year, accounting for depreciation, servicing, and insurance. While this is higher than some alternatives, it should be weighed against the wearing pleasure and prestige the watch provides daily.
Understanding the true cost of owning a luxury watch requires looking beyond the purchase price. Our cost-of-ownership model calculates the annual net expense of keeping the Chopard Alpine Eagle 298600-3001 on your wrist, factoring in three key components.
First, depreciation: based on historical pricing data for this reference and similar Chopard models, we estimate annual value change at 6%. This depreciation rate is typical for this price segment and brand positioning. Second, servicing: Chopard recommends periodic maintenance to ensure accuracy and water resistance. We amortize the estimated service cost across the recommended interval, arriving at $80 per year. Third, insurance: at approximately 1.5% of market value, annual insurance costs $173 to protect against theft, loss, or accidental damage.
Combining these factors yields a net annual cost of $943. That's roughly $2.58 per day — comparable to a daily coffee habit.
Estimated market price trend based on aggregated public listing data. Prices reflect average asking prices for complete sets in excellent condition. Updated monthly.
Our proprietary score rates every luxury watch on a 0-100 scale across five dimensions. Scores above 85 indicate exceptional value retention and market positioning. The formula is transparent and weight-based.
When considering the Chopard Alpine Eagle 298600-3001, it helps to understand how it compares to alternatives in the sport watch category. The highest-scoring alternative is the Rolex GMT-Master II with a Value Score of 90/100, slightly above the 298600-3001's 66/100. The comparison table below provides a detailed side-by-side analysis of all key metrics.
| Watch | Market Price | Size | WR | Own/Yr | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chopard Alpine Eagle 298600-3001 | $10,000–$13,000 | 41mm | 100m | $943/yr | 66 |
| Rolex Explorer 124270 | $8,500–$11,000 | 36mm | 100m | $100/yr | 89 |
| Rolex Explorer 226570 | $10,500–$14,000 | 36mm | 100m | $105/yr | 87 |
| Rolex Air-King 126900 | $8,000–$11,000 | 40mm | 100m | $99/yr | 88 |
| Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLNR | $14,000–$18,000 | 40mm | 100m | $112/yr | 90 |
| Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLRO | $16,000–$22,000 | 40mm | 100m | $118/yr | 89 |
Luxury sport watches bridge the gap between tool watches and haute horlogerie. Models like the Nautilus and Royal Oak created the luxury sports watch category in the 1970s, proving that a steel watch could command gold-level prices through superior design and finishing.
Sport watch buyers should consider the integrated bracelet design (a hallmark of the category), water resistance adequate for daily wear (100m+), movement robustness including anti-magnetic properties, and overall case/bracelet finishing. The best examples feature hand-finished movements despite their sporty exterior.
The luxury sport watch is arguably the most versatile category in modern watchmaking. An Audemars Piguet Royal Oak or Patek Philippe Nautilus is appropriate with everything from shorts to a suit. This versatility drives both demand and resale values.
Chopard watches are available through authorized dealers and boutiques. The Alpine Eagle has generated significant collector interest as a luxury sport watch contender. Pricing is competitive relative to the Royal Oak and Nautilus, making Chopard an attractive option for buyers priced out of those waitlisted models.
Chopard manufactures in-house movements at their Fleurier facility, including the L.U.C calibres that carry the Fleurier Quality Foundation certification — one of the most stringent standards in Swiss watchmaking. The Alpine Eagle uses the Chopard 01.01-C calibre, an in-house integrated time-and-date movement with COSC certification.
Service intervals are every 4-6 years with costs of $600-$1,200 depending on complexity. Chopard's independent ownership means service standards are directly controlled by the family, ensuring consistency.
Chopard watches have historically depreciated 30-45% from retail, but the Alpine Eagle is changing this trajectory. The model's growing popularity and comparisons to established sport-luxury icons suggest improving resale performance. L.U.C haute horlogerie pieces are considered significantly undervalued by collectors.
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| Ref | Variant | Retail | Score | Own/Yr | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 298600-3001 | Lucent Steel/Blue 41mm ◂ | $14,200 | 66 | $943/yr | $10,000–$13,000 |
Value Score 66/100 · $943/year to own · 94% retention