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A marvel of engineering
On the occasion of the Salon Rétromobile, Chopard is reinterpreting its emblematic chronograph through an exclusive edition dedicated to French 'gentlemen drivers' - The Mille Miglia Classic Chonograph French Limited Edition Numbered 100-piece limited edition in Lucent Steel™.
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Its 40.5 mm-diameter case is made of Lucent Steel™, Chopard's exclusive high-quality alloy made with a recycling rate of at least 80%. In addition, this timepiece is equipped with a chronograph movement featuring chronometer-certified precision, an ultra-legible tricolour dial and a superb 'glass box' crystal giving it a magnificently retro look.
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‘The most beautiful race in the world’ is inextricably linked with France, not least because it was the success of the Le Mans 24 Hours – first held in 1923 – that helped to inspire four automobile enthusiasts from Brescia to establish the 1000 Miglia.
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Watches and cars: marvels of engineering
Like a timepiece, a vehicle is a marvel of engineering, as all devotees of watchmaking and automobiles know – and Chopard even more so, since the Maison has been inextricably linked with the automobile world since it became world sponsor and official timekeeper for Italy’s celebrated 1000 Miglia way back in 1988.
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Reflecting his family’s passion for competition, the Maison’s Co-President, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, has personally taken part in the race every year since, covering more than 30,000 competition miles since 1989.
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Within the framework of this partnership – the longest in history between a watchmaker and a motorsports event – the Mille Miglia collection was created, capturing the essence and spirit of what Enzo Ferrari called ‘the most beautiful race in the world’.
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Dynamism and ergonomics
True to the aesthetics of the historic cars registered for the 1000 Miglia, the Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Edition France timepiece has a case measuring 40.5 mm in diameter, an optimally ergonomic size when driving, while also remaining as attractive with evening wear as when worn over a racing suit.
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Powerful aesthetics
Preserving strong cues from the automotive world, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele personally devised the design of this model inspired by the colours of the French flag.
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The chronograph seconds hand is red for both practical and style-driven reasons, echoing the famous red 1000 Miglia logo applied to the dial.
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A watch ‘engine’ with certified precision
The sapphire crystal case-back is adorned with crossed flags: one a black and white chequered racing and the other in the French national colours. It affords a view of the self-winding chronograph movement certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute and endowed with a 54-hour power reserve.
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This model is clearly intended for drivers seeking to surpass themselves – much in the spirit of the Maison’s legendary ambassador and longstanding friend, six-time Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph French Limited Edition In Lucent Steel™
Reference: 168619-3007
Limited edition of 100 pieces
Case
Material: Lucent Steel™
Diameter: 40.50 mm
Thickness: 12.88 mm
Crown in Lucent Steel™
with engraved steering-wheel motif 7.50 mm
Knurled Lucent Steel™ pushers
Glass-box glare-proofed sapphire crystal
Exhibition case-back with the 1000 Miglia motif around the circumference
Water-resistant to 50 metres
Dial and hands
Tricolour silver-toned dial obtained through galvanic treatment, with circular satin finish
Railway track with midnight blue and red transfers
Tachymeter scale on midnight blue bezel with white transfers
Red 1000 Miglia arrow logo in the centre
Hours numerals painted with Grade X1 SuperLuminova®
Rhodium-plated baton-type hours and minutes hands, painted with Grade X1 SuperLuminova®
Snailed chronograph counters with red baton-type hands
Snailed small seconds subdial with rhodium-plated baton-type hands
Central red baton-type chronograph seconds hand
Movement
Mechanical self-winding chronograph movement
Caliber: ETA A322-11
Mechanical self-winding chronograph movement
Diameter: 28.60 mm
Number of jewels: 37
Frequency: 28'800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve 54 hours
Chronometer-certified (COSC)
Functions/Indications
Central display of the hours and minutes
Small seconds at 3 o’clock
Chronograph
30-minute counter at 9 o’clock, 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock
Date aperture between 4 and 5 o’clock
Stop-second function
Tachymeter scale
Strap and buckle
Midnight blue perforated calfskin strap with ecru bridle stitching
Buckle in Lucent Steel™
🔰EDITION - Limited edition to 100 piece
🔴Price: EUR 10'400 / CHF 9,950 £ / USD 10’570 -
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