Patek Philippe Nautilus VS Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XPS (5711/1A-014) and (298623-3001)

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

These comparison videos are so awesome, especially with Tim's knowledge and skill at presenting. More please

[@leolai8967]

Tim, the AE has hacking second. New version of calibre 96 (sans date) has hacking seconds

[@leolai8967]

It appears your XPS has a problem. My AE XPS definitely hecks (just double-checked)

[@mrb317]

That Chopard is stunning, I just wish the bracelet tapered more.

[@DrFearCo]

250k for the Patek is absolutely insane. If I had a 250k budget, even though I think the green nautilus is beautiful, I’d have a Zeitwerk or a whole host of other better watches.

[@HRM.H]

Can buy a 30 piece collection for 250K..

[@Greysprunkiyay]

Zeitwerks cost $60,000 secondhand lol but with the Lange service experience you may reach $250,000 dealing with their BS. I’ll never buy a Lange after reading testimonials online and in watch groups.

[@DrFearCo]

@ I disagree, in general, with the argument that you can buy 1000 of X for the price of one Y. If you have the budget for Y and want the quality of Y, you typically don’t want 1000 of some cheaper crappier version. But the nautilus is not worth $250,000 due to the fact that the price is entirely hype. I have a hulk submariner that I paid retail for in 2018, it’s not worth more than that.

[@Epicacactus]

@@DrFearCo”quality of Y” lol in this case Y is the same quality as artisans elsewhere who simply didn’t choose to mothball their most successful product, and therefore can still be acquired for $25-45k 😂

[@gclip9883]

@@DrFearCo The problem is that the Nautilus is a $25,000 watch, not a $250,000 watch in terms of finishing. Watches that actually retail for that money have far superior finishing and are usually made out of precious metal. You could get a Vacheron 222 made out of solid gold and still have 180K to spend on other watches. You could buy a bunch of Lange watches to build up enough credit and then buy an Odysseus. 250K could afford you a complete collection with watches that have equal or better finishing.

[@m.e5544]

Chopard changes 2 things in the Alpine Eagle XPS and I buy it immediately. Change the case diameter to 39mm and the endlink to endlink distance to 48-49mm. Make the bracelet taper a little more

[@i3lack0ut]

Technically the chopard is a 39 mm. They count in the crownguard in the measurement (why tf ever they would do that). The round diameter as a normal person would measure it is 39 mm. And it wears like one. It‘s a perfect watch

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

No on the fly adjustment on either, or a lot of super high end watches. I love my Sub.

[@Greysprunkiyay]

You love massive clasps lol. I’ve worn hundreds of watches over the years and never once thought about adjusting the bracelet.

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

@@Greysprunkiyay You learn to live with a sub par product.

[@tictocbang7443]

I need to see the Chopard in person and try it on. Because despite it checking a lot of admirable boxes, it still looks to me like an 80s Hublot.

[@jumboJetPilot]

I liked the Nautilus back when it was $7,000’ish. But once it became some “cult icon” amongst people who didn’t have a clue about watches I quickly lost interest in it. Now, that Alpine Eagle is beautiful! I like their nautical dial. But my next real estate job is to go paint Pittsburgh. I haven’t decided whether to add warmth, such as that salmon dial, or to go do a lavender theme, such as the watch you “unboxed” yesterday. Maybe a peachy-orange theme beckons…

[@MichiPlank]

a quarter million $ for a plain steel watch is insane

[@forgottenautos8461]

The Chopard Alpine Eagle is a beautiful watch. The Nautilus has never really interested me outside of the flex appeal.

[@Salikaan]

Ahh the Hype watch versus a IMO better alternative. Nothing against the Nautilus it's a lovely watch but it's not worth it's current price you're paying for the name and hype around it and hey if that's your thing by all means go get one.

[@Mall_Watch]

I'd be careful at saying an industrial product that is valued so far beyond its merit will hold at these levels. Taste can and do shift and the criticism of the design remain valid, those caused the nautilus to be a 18-20k watch not long ago.

[@xtr1092]

i actually prefer the look of the eagle

[@jire9831]

The chopard movement and the dial are a beauty. However, I'm not quite sold on the bracelet. Something about it looks cheap for the price point. IMO VC makes the best bracelet in the integrated bracelet sports watch category.

[@waynemoore9951]

If the bracelet tapered on the AE it would be a knockout, but as it doesn't, it looks clumsy almost

[@dr.kevinmoore8889]

Great stuff!!! Please. More Versus!!!

[@KoangPictures]

the AE XPS wears super comfortable and the wide braclet links feel like Rolex DD40

[@blackice4867]

Do not drill holes through a bezel. There is no reason for this.

[@matlindell5022]

I have never liked the weird TV shape of the nautilus.The alpine eagle wins without any shadow of a doubt.🤩

[@alexjaybrady]

Agreed

[@orangelip1]

That pull tab clamshell on the PP bracelet.. shocking

[@danny77670000]

Chalk & cheese

[@alexjaybrady]

I know which id rather eat! 😂

[@andrewm9669]

Both are amazing watches, the Patek is hyped for a reason. The alpine eagle is such a good looking piece on wrist, in different lighting situations and from different angles. I'd be so lucky to own either.

[@bmunson4920]

Re the ‘idiot - proof’ Patek bracelet….the only ‘idiot’ would be an owner that would take a watch like that to a jeweler that does not usually deal with watches at that level, to get the watch properly fitted….

[@Ahmed-vd3xg]

My AE XPS has hacking seconds

[@12345Sui]

The 1916 Company!!!!???? 🤔🤔

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

www.the1916company.com/blog/introducing-the-1916-company.html

[@racebannon2332]

PP with a 45hr power reserve is pathetic 😂

[@guridhesi]

You vs the guy she tells you not to worry about!

[@PocketWatchTime]

250k vs 25k - That’s not a contest.

[@mk5721]

I've always hated how Patek and VC never match the date wheel to the dial color. Yes, the white background adds contrast and legibility, but it also looks cheap IMO.

[@bmunson4920]

Some brands never get called on (Rolex), while others seem to have it constantly pointed out (even when they are only a fraction of the cost of watches no one cares about.)….me? I don’t care, I like my clothes to have contrast (pants vs. shirt, etc), I never view it as a detraction if the date window contrasts with the dial…

[@RichMitch]

8:39 I too have a luxurious kind of heft

[@RabbitWatchShop]

I do not like bhole dials, so Patek is the better watch here.

[@Greysprunkiyay]

I don’t like 45 hour power reserves on $250K watches. I used to eat ass on the regular so the Chopard dial doesn’t bother me.

[@TimG--]

comparing something that are completely different. Nice content though!

[@racebannon2332]

The difference is the manufacturer otherwise they are in the same wheelhouse

[@docfluty]

That Chopard walks the Patek. I dont mind the Chopard dial, but if they offer this exact movement, case, small seconds in a different dial I would sell my Lange for it.

[@eahmhelmoa]

The Chopard should be compared to the 5712 to have fair movement comparison

[@AcmeRocket]

IWC ingenuer

[@dmitryfishbeyn1455]

Is this really a comparison? Really?

[@Slipsch]

The Chopard has hacking seconds, i think yours is damaged.

[@msmc2728]

5711 in green!!! in love

[@Thankyou_3]

Patek is a beautiful brand but the Nautilus is one ugly watch. The shape is distasteful….is not iconic like a Calatrava or Ellipse.

[@bdegrds]

Chopard vs Patek is Lexus vs Bugatti. Patek superior in every way

[@bmunson4920]

If it were true, this video would not exist…

[@bmunson4920]

So a lower power reserve is ‘better’? In a value per cost, Chopard is superior in every way.