Chopard Imperiale for sale in NYC

A watch with a jeweled crown

Chopard was founded in 1860 by Louis-Ulysse Chopard in the Swiss Jura and has been owned by the Scheufele family since 1963. The Imperiale collection arrived in the 1990s as a women's line inspired by the regal imagery of imperial Rome. Its signature is the cabochon gemstone set into the crown and repeated on the case, a jewelry detail that sets it apart from other luxury dress watches. Chopard has refined the line over the years, adding automatic movements and larger sizes while keeping the cabochon and the soft, domed silhouette.

Sizes, materials and dials

The 28mm Imperiale is the smallest and runs on quartz. The 36mm is the core size, offered with quartz or automatic movements, and the 40mm includes chronograph versions. Cases come in stainless steel, 18k rose gold and two-tone steel and rose gold. The bezel is engraved with Roman numerals, and the crown carries an amethyst or another colored cabochon depending on the version. Dials range from sunray finishes in silver, blue and purple to mother of pearl, often with diamond hour markers. Many models come on satin or leather straps, and others on metal bracelets.

What to look for

Check every cabochon for chips or loose settings, since the stones sit high on the crown and case. On diamond-set models, look for missing or dull stones and confirm whether the diamonds were set by Chopard. Aftermarket diamonds are sometimes added to steel models, and any custom piece on our site is marked as custom. Inspect mother of pearl dials for cracks or stains. On quartz models, ask when the battery was last changed and whether the seals were checked. Gold cases show polishing quickly, so the edges should still look crisp. Match the reference and serial number on the caseback to the papers.

Try it on

Prices are listed on every watch. Call or text for a viewing by appointment in the Diamond District in Midtown Manhattan.