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Chopard
Alpine Eagle 298609-3001

Chopard Alpine Eagle 298609-3001: strap made to measure on the watch at the Casati Milano atelier, by appointment.

Alpine Eagle XL Chronograph Stainless Steel / Blue / Bracelet

Technical Specifications

Chopard 298609-3001
Reference

298609-3001

Movement

Chopard caliber Chopard 03.05-C Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds | Date | Chronograph, Column wheel | Chronometer

The Heritage

The Alpine Eagle is equipped with the Chopard 03.05-C automatic caliber with chronograph function with column-wheel and chronometer certification. The movement offers hour, minute, small second and date indications. The chronograph functions are managed through a column-wheel mechanism for greater precision in time measurement.
Made to Measure

The strap for this watch is made to measure

On the Chopard Alpine Eagle the bracelet is drawn as part of the case: no catalogue strap will fit. In the atelier we take the measurements on the watch itself and build the strap on the piece — that is the work of Casati Milano.

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FAQ

Can a strap be mounted on the Chopard Alpine Eagle 298609-3001?

Not a standard strap: the lug attachment is an integral part of the case design and requires custom construction. The <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a> atelier measures the watch directly and builds a personalised strap that seats with precision. This is sartorial craftsmanship: not a compromise, but the definitive solution.

How does custom strap construction work for the Chopard Alpine Eagle 298609-3001?

During an appointment at the atelier, our team measures the proprietary lug attachment of the case, acquiring width, depth and attachment geometry. Subsequently, the strap is built with sartorial precision, respecting these coordinates exactly to ensure perfect and stable seating. Each construction is unique and tied to the specific watch.

Which leather suits the character of the Chopard Alpine Eagle 298609-3001?

The 298609-3001 conveys athletic elegance with a strong alpine vocation. Leathers with marked natural grain—such as Hermès calf or alligator—are ideal, dialoguing with the luminosity of Lucent Steel A223 without competing. Vintage and aged leathers also play a role: the patina that forms over time amplifies the material character of the watch.

How long does a well-made custom strap last?

A strap crafted from primary quality leather and stitched with waxed linen thread can last 8–12 years of daily use, provided minimal maintenance. Longevity depends on exposure to moisture, frequency of use and care: a dry, enclosed bag significantly extends the life of the piece.

Why does the Alpine Eagle 298609-3001 require different constructive treatment?

Because the integrated bracelet and proprietary attachment are the DNA of the design: they are not removable elements. When you decide to switch to a strap, you commit to maintaining the watch's identity through sartorial construction that respects that geometry. It is the difference between modification and conscious evolution.

The next step

The right strap isn’t chosen. It is built, together.

From the atelier appointment to delivery, every step is made for those who know that things done well take time. Rare leathers, one piece at a time, eighteen months of warranty.

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The atelier's website: casatimilano.com