Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Chrono Limited Italian Edition
As the sponsor and official timekeeper of the legendary Italian Mille Miglia vintage car race since 1988, Chopard has a deep connection with classic motorsports. This year, in celebration of the 2024 Mille Miglia, Chopard introduces two new Mille Miglia-themed watches: the retro-inspired Classic Chronograph with a panda dial and the limited edition GTS Chrono. Each piece embodies the spirit of the race and Chopard’s dedication to precision and elegance, offering unique design elements that pay homage to this historic event.
The 44mm case with a thickness of 14.6mm is made of bead-blasted grade 2 titanium, giving the watch an edgy, contemporary look. This dark grey titanium visually attenuates the dimensions of the large case, increases its resistance to shocks and corrosion, and radically reduces its weight.
On the flipside is a solid caseback, decorated with the 1000 Miglia arrow logo, protecting the movement within. This robust design element ensures the movement is secure from the rigors of daily wear and the stresses of the race.
It comes equipped with a black DLC crown topped with a steering wheel motif, and pushers that feature brake pedal designs, enhancing its racing credentials. All topped by a sapphire crystal. Water-resistance can reach up to 100 meters (330 feet).
Time is exhibited on a galvanically treated frosted gray dial with black snailed sub-dials at 6, 9, and 12 o’clock, creating a striking contrast and ensuring clarity. The chronograph displays are highlighted with red hands, adding a pop of color and improving readability.
The charcoal hour markers and baton hour and minute hands have black Super-LumiNova inserts for enhanced legibility in low-light conditions.There is also a date window at 3 o’clock, enhanced with a built-in magnifier, and marked by the iconic 1000 Miglia arrow logo pointing towards it. This layout differentiates it from previous editions by separating the date window from the logo.
Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Chrono Limited Italian Edition
The “Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Chrono Limited Italian Edition” (Ref#: 168571-3019) is powered by an automatic chronograph movement based on the Valjoux 7750 caliber with 27 jewels, and 28,800 vph. It comes equipped with COSC-chronometer certification, ensuring high precision and reliability. Power reserve can last up to 48 hours, when fully wound.Mounted on the watch is a contemporary black strap made from upcycled plastic recovered from the Mediterranean, secured to the wrist by a DLC steel folding clasp. This sustainable strap adds a modern touch and highlights Chopard’s commitment to environmental responsibility.This is a limited and numbered edition of only 100 manufactured pieces, available exclusively in Italy. For more up to date information visit the official Chopard website here.