As February approaches, the watch world usually splits in two camps. One is busy going through novelties with a loupe and a spreadsheet. The other is looking for something that says “I care” without resorting to supermarket flowers on the 13th. Chopard sits comfortably in the overlap. The maison has spent decades perfecting objects that carry emotion in a very precise, very mechanical way – a dancing diamond that follows your movements on the wrist, a tourbillon fashioned from ceramicised titanium for a design studio famous for lightweight GTs, a heart-shaped ruby set with the discipline of a chronometer regulation.
This year’s valentines‑season line‑up shows the range of that offer. At one end you have a radical Zagato Lab One Concept on the Mille Miglia side of the house, all tubular architecture and featherweight titanium. At the other, Alpine Eagle references in pinks and Rock Jasmine hues, Happy Sport in radiant pink with diamonds and tourmalines, and jewellery built entirely around the idea of self‑love and shared love.
Chopard Zagato Lab One Concept – Concept Car for the Wrist
The headline watch for enthusiasts this season is the new Zagato Lab One Concept, reference 168636‑3001. It takes the idea of Chopard’s Mille Miglia Lab One and routes it through Milan, via Andrea Zagato and Norihiko Harada’s design studio. The result is a watch that weighs 43.20 grams including strap, the lightest titanium piece Chopard has built so far, and one that reads instantly as both automotive and experimental.
The dial is technically the mainplate of the movement, in anthracite-coloured ceramicised titanium decorated with raised Zagato “Z” motifs. The pattern is not printed; the surface plays with light as you move the watch, especially along the rhodium‑plated chamfers that frame the indications. At 12 o’clock sits a power‑reserve layout that recalls a fuel gauge, balanced by a tourbillon at 6 o’clock. The tourbillon bridge itself echoes a multi‑spoke steering wheel. Rhodium‑plated openworked hour and minute hands continue the steering‑wheel idea with pierced spokes, while the small seconds hand sits directly on the tourbillon cage. Legibility is clean, high‑contrast and purposeful.
Inside is calibre L.U.C 04.04‑L, a hand‑wound tourbillon movement with bridges and mainplate also in ceramicised titanium. It runs at 4 Hz, with a 60‑hour power reserve, and uses a Variner balance with Phillips terminal curve. It is chronometer‑certified by COSC and features a stop‑seconds tourbillon, letting you hack the cage and set the time to the second – a detail that suits both the technical character and the collaboration with an automotive studio. With 207 components in total, it sits in that niche of Chopard calibres that are both experimental and very carefully executed.
The case keeps things restrained in size but not in architecture. Diameter is 42 mm, thickness 11.15 mm, in anthracite ceramicised titanium with a beadblasted finish, giving a very technical, non‑reflective surface that will not fade over time. The profile is sculptural, with handle‑type lugs that are self‑locking for fast strap swaps – again, an automotive‑style solution made watchmaking‑grade. A glass‑box sapphire crystal sits above the dial, while water‑resistance is 50 metres. Everything, including the crown and lugs, stays within the same material to preserve the superlight concept.
Chopard lists the Zagato Lab One Concept as a 19‑piece limited edition in ceramicised titanium. Earlier reporting around the Mille Miglia Lab One puts pricing in the region of CHF 130,000 or around EUR 140,000, which is consistent with current information on the Zagato version. It is a watch built for collectors who understand both Zagato’s superleggera history and Chopard’s L.U.C capabilities – and for them it makes a strong statement: a Valentines piece that has nothing to do with pink, yet everything to do with passion.
Alpine Eagle 41 Beach Edition – The Pink‑Dial Lucent Steel Summer Watch
If the Zagato Lab One Concept is the intellectual showpiece, the Alpine Eagle 41 Beach Edition is the wrist‑ready, holiday‑mood alternative. Reference 298600‑3033 brings the Beach concept into a 41 mm Lucent Steel case, with a Rock Jasmine Pink dial on an integrated rubber strap. It is the most relaxed Alpine Eagle to date, but the mechanics and case work are in line with the core collection.
The dial is classic Alpine Eagle: a highly detailed, embossed radiating pattern inspired by the iris of an eagle’s eye. In this Beach Edition it is treated in Rock Jasmine Pink, a tone that sits between pastel and saturated, with sunlit reflections under strong light. Applied indices and Roman numerals are treated with Super‑LumiNova, while the hands are faceted and lumed, keeping the sports‑chic character intact. A date at 4:30 maintains the standard layout of the 41 mm models.
The 41 mm Lucent Steel case keeps its now‑recognisable strong shoulders, round bezel with eight screws set on a tangent, and a thickness around 9.7 mm. Water‑resistance is 100 metres, the crown is screw‑down and protected, and both front and back crystals are sapphire. The novelty here lies in the integrated rubber strap, tone‑on‑tone with the dial, which changes the personality of the watch quite significantly. Lucent Steel, Chopard’s in‑house alloy made from around 80 percent recycled material, brings higher hardness and a very bright polish to the surfaces, something that pairs well with the crisp brushing on the mid‑case.
Under the dial is Chopard’s calibre 01.01‑C, an in‑house automatic with COSC chronometer certification, a 4 Hz frequency and a 60‑hour power reserve. It is visible through the sapphire caseback, with a full bridge layout and modern finishing appropriate to a stainless‑steel sports piece.
Price for the Alpine Eagle 41 Beach Edition is around USD 13,100 (about EUR 13,400 at recent Monochrome reporting), making it one of the more accessible 41 mm Alpine Eagle references at retail. On Valentines Day, this is the watch you buy if you want a proper movement and daily‑wear robustness wrapped in a colour that reads instantly as joyful.
Alpine Eagle 36 Summit – Rock Jasmine, Gold and Sapphires
The Alpine Eagle 36 Summit, reference 295370‑0002, takes the same Rock Jasmine dial hue and couples it with precious metal and baguette stones. It sits in a different segment than the Beach Edition, playing closer to jewellery watch territory without losing sporting credentials.
On the dial side, the 36 mm Summit uses a brass base stamped with the signature radiating motif, this time in Rock Jasmine, a pink tone inspired by the alpine flower Androsace alpina. Cardinal hour markers and hands are coated with Super‑LumiNova Grade X1 to keep nighttime legibility at a high level, while the remaining hour markers are baguette‑cut diamonds whose brilliance responds to the baguette sapphires on the bezel. The overall impression is of a coherent colour gradient, from dial to bezel to markers.
The case is 18‑carat ethical yellow gold, 36 mm in diameter and 8.45 mm thick, with the typical Alpine Eagle vertical satin finish, polished bevels and integrated bracelet. Water‑resistance is 100 metres, which is significant for a gold, gem‑set piece of this type. The bezel carries baguette‑cut pink sapphires, assembled with a subtle graduation of shades. The bracelet repeats the family design of a wide satin‑brushed central link with polished caps, closed with a triple folding clasp.
Inside beats the Chopard 09.01‑C automatic movement, developed in‑house and COSC certified, with a frequency of 25,200 vph (3.5 Hz) and 42 hours of power reserve. A stop‑seconds function allows precise setting, and the movement is visible through a sapphire caseback. Given its 20.40 mm diameter and slim profile, it suits the 36 mm format well, avoiding any mis‑proportion between case and calibre.
Retail pricing for the Alpine Eagle 36 Summit in this configuration sits in the high five‑figure dollar range on Chopard’s international site, with similar Summit references in white gold with coloured sapphires listed between about € 99,100. In ethical yellow gold with pink sapphire bezel and Rock Jasmine dial, expect the 36 Summit to be in that band, making it a serious jewellery‑grade sports watch for those who like their valentines references direct but still technical.
Happy Sport 33 mm Limited Edition – Pink Tourmalines and Dancing Diamonds
Happy Sport remains one of Chopard’s modern icons, and this limited edition, reference 278608‑3008, takes the familiar 33 mm Lucent Steel case and dresses it for a very specific mood: radiant pink, diamonds and a touch of tourmaline. Production is capped at 250 pieces.
The dial is silver‑toned with a finely guilloché centre, shaped to catch the light in concentric ripples. Around this centre run Roman numerals and hour markers in a pink tone obtained by CVD treatment; the hands, also treated in a rose hue, follow suit. The centre show, however, is in the five mobile gems that dance in the gallery between dial and sapphire crystal: three diamonds and two pink tourmalines, picked to echo the tone of the strap and the crown stone. The result is a familiar Happy Sport kinetic show but keyed to a softer, distinctly romantic colour palette.
The case is 33 mm in diameter, 10.84 mm thick, in Lucent Steel. The bezel is set with diamonds, and the crown carries a pink tourmaline cabochon. Water‑resistance is 30 metres, which suits the dressy character. A sapphire caseback reveals the movement, while the watch is fitted on a glossy pink alligator leather strap with a Lucent Steel pin buckle.
Inside sits the Chopard 09.01‑C self‑winding calibre, with 148 components, a 20.40 mm diameter and a thickness of 3.65 mm. It beats at 25,200 vph and offers 42 hours of power reserve. The movement was built specifically for Chopard’s ladies’ collections, allowing Happy Sport to move decisively out of the quartz era into mechanical watchmaking without sacrificing proportions.
Retail pricing for reference 278608‑3008 at authorised retailers in Europe is quoted around EUR 18,400 including VAT, with US list given at USD 19,400. In the context of Valentines Day, this is a watch that functions as both jewellery and horological object, ideal for someone who wants an in‑house automatic on the wrist but prefers the language of stones and colour over technical talking points.
L’Heure du Diamant Round 30 mm – Mother‑of‑Pearl and White Gold
The L’Heure du Diamant collection has always been Chopard’s straight‑up expression of gem‑set watchmaking. Reference 10A391‑1300 is a round, 30 mm variant in 18‑carat white gold, designed as a compact jewellery watch with proper movement.
The dial is white mother‑of‑pearl, with a natural iridescence that plays against a circle of diamonds on the bezel. Indexes are discreet to keep the emphasis on the material rather than graphic elements, while the hands are shaped and sized to respect the small case diameter. The overall impression is one of luminosity, with the dial acting as a soft, constantly shifting backdrop for the stones.
The 30 mm case is 8.4 mm thick, in 18‑carat white gold set with diamonds. It is mounted on a white‑gold bracelet that continues the jewellery theme; the caseback is open, giving a view on the manual‑winding movement, which is unusual in a segment often content with closed backs.
Movement‑wise, Chopard fits a hand‑wound calibre, the 10.01-C, keeping the watch slim and preserving a classic approach to high jewellery watchmaking. Winding becomes a small daily ritual, and, importantly, it avoids the rotor thickness that would disrupt proportions here.
Retail pricing on the international market puts the L’Heure du Diamant Round 10A391‑1300 around € 88,300 list. This is a watch for someone to whom Valentines Day is not an isolated event but part of a longer narrative of collecting high jewellery pieces.
My Happy Hearts – Self‑Love in Ethical Gold
Beyond watches, Chopard’s jewellery novelties for the season concentrate on the My Happy Hearts collection, in which the heart is reduced to a clean, wearable scale and set into everyday pieces that do not need a formal dress code. The latest extensions focus on necklaces and matching rings and earrings, all in 18‑carat ethical gold.
The core design is simple. One family of necklaces carries a single heart motif with a dancing diamond at its centre, suspended from a fine, adjustable chain. These are available in ethical white or rose gold, references 81A086‑1001 and reference 81A086‑5001 respectively, both- € 2,220. Another family takes the concept further with five hearts arranged along the chain. In rose gold, reference 81A088‑5501 – € 6,460, the hearts follow one another to create a continuous line; in white gold, reference 81A089‑1401 – € 8,450, the five hearts alternate between dancing‑diamond centres and snow‑set pavé configurations, setting up a rhythm of planes and sparkle as the necklace moves.
The idea behind My Happy Hearts is introspective as much as romantic. Chopard speaks explicitly about self‑love as a year‑round affair, not just something recognised on a single day in February. The pieces are intended to be layered, mixed between metals, and combined with existing My Happy Hearts rings and stud earrings, allowing wearers to build their own configuration from single motifs. The heart here is smaller than in the traditional Happy Hearts collection, more intimate, meant to sit close to the skin and follow the wearer from morning to evening.
Pricing for My Happy Hearts necklaces in ethical 18‑carat rose gold with five hearts and dancing diamond motif, reference 81A088‑5501, sits around £ 5,490 in the UK market, with retailers such as Mappin & Webb offering this reference in that range (€ 6,460 in Germany). It places the collection in a reachable luxury band, suitable both as a first Chopard jewel and as an addition to a broader Happy Diamonds or Happy Hearts line‑up.
Haute Joaillerie Ruby and Diamond Suite – A Very Direct Declaration
For high jewellery, Chopard introduces a ruby‑and‑diamond parure that reads like a classic Valentines gesture seen through the lens of Geneva craftsmanship. The set consists of a necklace, reference 818284‑1001, and a Toi et Moi ring, reference 829996‑1001.
The necklace is crafted in 18‑carat ethical white gold and set with 64 heart‑shaped rubies totalling over 110 carats, interlaced with brilliant and pear‑cut diamonds in a lace‑like structure that sits along the neckline. The design is fluid, but the pattern is highly controlled: each heart‑shaped ruby is positioned to build a continuous ribbon of red, with diamonds acting as both structure and light points.
The ring follows the Toi et Moi code, bringing together a 1.79‑carat heart‑shaped ruby and a 1.50‑carat heart‑shaped diamond. The two stones face each other on an 18‑carat ethical white‑gold shank. It is a piece that wears its symbolism clearly: two hearts, two stones, one ring. Chopard underlines the fact that rubies in heart shape echo one of the maison’s favourite emblems, closing the loop between its jewellery iconography and fine stone selection.
There is no public list price for this unique Haute Joaillerie set. In context, it belongs firmly in the realm of bespoke and top‑tier salon pieces, where conversations happen privately and the emotional weight of the creation matters as much as its technical description. As a valentines proposition it is unapologetically grand, for those who wish to play at that level.
Accessories – Tokens of Tenderness
Chopard also brings a quieter set of accessories that fit naturally into the Valentines theme without shouty messaging: a Happy Hearts Small Tote, an Ice Cube ballpoint pen and the Angélique Béguin Eau de Parfum from the Les Fleurs Bijoux line.
The Happy Hearts Small Tote in rosewood‑coloured grained calfskin uses interwoven leather hearts as its key design cue, creating a surface with both texture and symbolism. Antique gold‑tone hardware adds warmth, while the size and proportions are designed to work from day to evening. The reference is 95000‑1420 and comes with a price tag of € 2,610.
The Ice Cube ballpoint pen, reference 95013‑0571 – € 825, uses a mix of matte, brushed and polished black finishes, with the Ice Cube motif on the cap. It is positioned as an everyday writing instrument that still carries Chopard’s design language – the sort of object that can accompany a handwritten note tucked into a gift box.
Finally, Angélique Bégum, reference 95201‑0463 – € 254, is part of Chopard’s Haute Parfumerie Les Fleurs Bijoux series. The eau de parfum opens with angelica and orange blossom over a warm patchouli base, built as an olfactory jewel intended to linger close to the skin. The flacon, with its facetted form reminiscent of a pink diamond, aligns it visually with the jewellery pieces described above.
Ending Thoughts – From Self‑Love to Superleggera
Taken as a group, Chopard’s valentines novelties sketch a very cohesive picture of what the maison wants to say in 2026. At the watchmaking end, the Zagato Lab One Concept shows that love for mechanics and design can be as intense as any romantic attachment. It is a concept watch that wears its technical density lightly, in a ceramicised titanium case that weighs less than many bracelets.
The Alpine Eagle 41 Beach Edition and 36 Summit prove that Chopard’s sports watch platform is flexible enough to handle playful pinks, baguette sapphires and rubber straps without losing coherence. Both share solid, chronometer‑certified movements and high water‑resistance, while their dials speak directly to a generation that does not see a contradiction between a serious calibre and a coloured strap.
Happy Sport stays true to its original idea of dancing diamonds following the wearer’s movements, this time in a limited‑series pink configuration built around Lucent Steel and tourmalines. L’Heure du Diamant continues to hold the line for classic jewellery watches with manual movements and mother‑of‑pearl faces.
On the jewellery side, My Happy Hearts leans into the idea that the most important relationship you nurture might be the one with yourself. Ethical gold, refined scale and dancing diamonds come together in pieces that can be worn every day, not only for special dinners. The Haute Joaillerie ruby suite then takes heart shapes and pushes them into the realm of high carat counts and one‑of‑a‑kind craftsmanship, for those who speak in rubies and diamonds rather than words.
Finally, the accessories – a heart‑woven tote, a black Ice Cube pen and a floral fragrance built like a jewel – fill in the spaces between watches and jewellery. They are the details that make a gift feel personal rather than perfunctory, the kind of objects that continue to live with their owner long after the box has been opened.
In a market crowded with seasonal releases, Chopard’s valentines offer feels consistent with its broader journey: ethical materials, strong in‑house movements, and a design language that treats hearts, eagles and tourbillons with equal seriousness. Whether you are buying for someone else or marking a milestone for yourself, there is something here that can sit on the wrist or around the neck and quietly say what needs to be said.
