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List price struck through — this holding, at this figure, while it lasts. Checkout locks the price you see.
Insured worldwide delivery included · pay by crypto at checkout
The movement inside This reference is built with either calibre. The choice changes the price, the rate and the reserve — nothing else about the watch.
| Base | Seiko NH35 or Miyota 8215, automatic | Swiss clone of the maison's own calibre |
|---|---|---|
| Rate | ±15 to 25 seconds a day | ±5 to 10 seconds a day |
| Reserve | About 40 hours | 55 to 70 hours |
| Balance | 21,600 A/h · six beats a second | 28,800 A/h · eight beats a second |
| Servicing | Any watchmaker can service it; parts are everywhere | Serviced by a specialist; finished as the original is |
| Suited to | Wearing daily, keeping simply, spending less | Matching the reference exactly, and glass casebacks |
The Swiss movement is $50 more. That figure buys the rate, the reserve and a movement that reads correctly through a glass back — not a different watch.
Which we would take. If it is to be worn every day and serviced down the road from you, the Japanese is the honest answer. If it has to survive a loupe against the reference — or the caseback is glass and the movement is meant to be seen — take the Swiss.
The exact base calibre for this reference is confirmed in writing, with the QC film, before anything is dispatched. The two movements, explained
- QC film before ship
- 2-year warranty
- Discreet insured express
Add to cart, enter your ship-to details, then pay with crypto — or message the desk. Either way you get a QC film of this piece: reply GL to ship or RL for another. Japanese +$50 · Swiss +$100.
Before you decide: how we inspect · Swiss or Japanese · what 1:1 means · FAQ
Specifications
| Maison | Chopard |
| Case size | 36 MM |
| Grade | Standard |
| Warranty | Two years, mechanical defects |
| Dispatch | 1–2 business days after QC approval |
Any term in this table can be looked up — beat rate, lug-to-lug, amplitude, power reserve — in the glossary.
What you see on the QC film
Macro stills and short film of your exact watch — dial print and lume, case flanks, bezel action, clasp stampings, crown threads, and the movement running. Nothing ships until you reply GL. RL means we swap or adjust first. See how ordering works.
Shipping & delivery
After GL: 1–2 business days to prep, then insured express (DHL, UPS or EMS) another 5–10. Tracking is e-mailed the moment the piece leaves. Packaging is double-boxed and discreet.
Warranty & returns
Two-year warranty against mechanical defects. Unworn pieces may be returned within 14 days or exchanged within 30, protective seals intact. Full terms.
Off the sweep
Chopard 36mm
Not a studio frame. The same piece, in the room it was photographed in, with nothing tidied out of the way.
As it arrives
Chopard 36mm
Kept unretouched: what is in this photograph is what goes into the parcel.
The reference in figures
Case
36 mm
Movement
Japanese or Swiss
Every figure here is from this reference's own record, and the base calibre is confirmed in writing with your QC film before dispatch.
In our words
Chopard 🐻 is a familiar name. Our first impression is of the renowned pianist Master Collection, which evokes artistic inspiration and joy. Similarly, the Chopard Impepiale collection embodies nobility and classic elegance, representing the pinnacle of the Chopard collection. The Impepiale offers a regal feel and timeless classic appeal, full of surprises. The ingenious combination of the four pieces, especially the snug fit of the upper and lower lugs against the case, and the four invisible screws securing the watch's essence, are all achieved through meticulous craftsmanship. The four teardrop-shaped stilettos on the lugs are translucent and full, their color matching the crown stone, creating a cohesive look. The dial adds a clear sense of layering. The hands are key to this timepiece, complementing the dial design and overall form. Alligator leather! Size 36mm.
