Chopard

The strength of true classics is that they simply never age, provided they are perpetually reinvented. The Mille Miglia watch is one of the great watchmaking classics, an iconic sports watch that is annually reinterpreted by Chopard. The 2010 model is certainly a match for the reputation established by its illustrious predecessors. A powerful design combined with sterling technical qualities make this 2010 another great vintage. The Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono 2010 is distinguished by a generous 44 mm case in steel or 18-carat rose gold, framing a vintage-style design with elongated numerals that are nonetheless in tune with the spirit of the characteristic Mille Miglia numerals. The same goes for the rhodium-grey engine-turned finish reminiscent of vintage sports car dashboards, along with the minute circle in black and red – the colour of the legendary race that attracts the best OR crème de la crème of classic cars to the route running from Brescia to Rome and has been sponsored by Chopard for over 20 years.

The case is water-resistant to 100 metres and fitted with a bezel bearing a tachometric scale, as well as a screw-lock crown adorned with the famous Mille Miglia arrow and broad chronograph pushers controlling functions that are more readable than ever thanks to the dial design. The translucent black PVD limited edition inscription on the sapphire crystal case-back is inspired by the race numbers of the cars taking part in the rally. The readability is further improved by anti-reflective sapphire crystal on both faces.

The Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono 2010 is equally impeccable from a technical standpoint. Its mechanical self-winding movement beating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour – 4 Hertz – is visible through the transparent case-back. Chronometer-certified by the COSC, it features a 46-hour power reserve which drives the hour, minute, date, small seconds functions, as well as the chronograph and its central seconds hand, along with 30-minute and 12-hour counters. It is also equipped with a stop seconds mechanism enabling time-setting to the nearest second.

The Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono 2010 is secured firmly to the wrist by a natural rubber Dunlop Racing strap featuring a design echoing that of the 1960s racing tyres and fitted with a folding clasp.

The Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono 2010 is available in a limited steel edition of 2010 or in a 250-piece limited edition in 18-carat rose gold.

Technical Details

Case:

·      Steel or 18-carat rose gold

·      Total diameter                                                              44 mm

·      Thickness                                                                    14.36 mm

·      Water-resistant to                                                         100 metres

·      Glareproofed sapphire crystal (with black transferred 12 and 6 o’clock numerals)

·      Rectangular integrated pushers in steel or 18-carat rose gold

·      Screw-lock crown in steel or 18-carat rose gold

·      Open case-back

·      Transferred limited-edition inscription on the sapphire crystal case-back

Movement:

·      Self-winding

·      Number of jewels                                                          25 rubies

·      Power reserve                                                               approx. 46 hours

·      Frequency                                                                    28,800 vph

·      Total diameter                                                              37.20 mm

·      Stop seconds device for time-setting

·      Bridges adorned with “Côtes de Genève”

·      Chronometer-certified by the COSC

Dial and hands:

·         Rhodium-grey engine-turned dial

·         Rhodium-plated hour, minute hands and hour-markers coated with Superluminova

·         Rhodium-plated central chronograph seconds hand with red arrow tip

Functions and displays

·         Hours and minutes

·         Small seconds at 9 o’clock

·         Chronograph: minute counter at 12 o’clock, hour counter at 6 o’clock and central seconds hand

·         Date window at 3 o’clock

Strap and clasp

·         Natural black rubber strap (1960s Dunlop Racing tyre-tread)

·         Folding clasp in steel or 18-carat rose gold

Limited edition of 2010 pieces in steel 168459-3019

Limited numbered edition of 250 in rose gold 161268-5007