CHOPARD – Mille Miglia Classic Chonograph French Edition

 

CHOPARD – Mille Miglia Classic Chonograph French Exclusive Edition - 2026

 Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

 A new emblematic chronograph debuts at the Salon Rétromobile

• The Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph French Limited Edition debuted at the Salon Rétromobile in Paris, from 28 January to 1 February 2026.

• Its 40.5 mm case, crafted in Lucent Steel™, houses a chronograph movement with Chronometer-certified precision.

• An ultra-legible tricolour dial and elegant ‘glass box’ crystal lend a strikingly retro allure.

• It embodies the competitive spirit of the legendary Mille Miglia rally sponsored by Chopard since 1988.

True to the spirit of the historic Mille Miglia cars, the 2026 Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph French Limited Edition features a 40.5 mm case – an ideal size for driving comfort and equally refined with evening wear. It is crafted from Lucent Steel™, Chopard’s exclusive alloy well-known for its unique properties – as seen also on the bezel, crown and pushers, alternating polished and satin-brushed finishes. Knurled pushers evoke brake pedals, while the notched crown enhances grip. Welded lugs attest to meticulous craftsmanship, echoed by the pin buckle’s matching finishes.

 Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

The varnished blue dial is accented with blue, white and red transfers – a tribute to France’s colours and a guarantee of legibility. A silvered minutes track and tachymeter scale frame the layout, while hour markers and hands glow with Grade X1 Super-LumiNova® for night-time clarity. The red chronograph seconds hand recalls the iconic Mille Miglia logo.

 Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO

A ‘glass box’ sapphire crystal crowns the dial, amplifying legibility, depth and light for shimmering perspectives. Completing the look, the timepiece is fitted with a blue rubber strap featuring a tyre-tread motif – a creative touch from Chopard, which was among the first Manufactures to use rubber on the straps of Mille Miglia chronographs. This distinctive design underscores the collection’s racing DNA, drawing inspiration from Dunlop tyre models of the 1960s. 

 Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

The sapphire crystal case-back is adorned with crossed flags: one in black-and-white chequered racing, the other in France’s national colours. It reveals the self-winding chronograph movement, certified by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC) and offering a 54-hour power reserve. 

Driven by Excellence: the art of time and speed

‘The most beautiful race in the world’ shares deep ties with France. The success of the Le Mans 24 Hours, first held in 1923, inspired four Brescia enthusiasts to create the Mille Miglia. During its 30-year history, French-built cars competed in more editions and claimed more class victories than any country outside Italy. This record is therefore certainly worthy of celebration in the form of this new model, no less because Chopard remains the race’s World Sponsor and Official Timekeeper since 1988.

 Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

The 2026 Salon Rétromobile in Paris (28 January - 1 February), devoted to classic cars, offered the perfect stage for Chopard to unveil this exclusive 100-piece limited edition, proudly dressed in the French national colours. 

==========================
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 

Collection : Mille Miglia

Model: Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph French Exclusive Edition In Lucent Steel™ 

 Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

Reference: 168619-3018 - Limited Edition of 100 pieces. Exclusive to France.

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
Varnished blue dial with silver subdials
Railway track with blue and red transfers
Tachymeter scale on silvered bezel with blue transfers
Red 1000 Miglia arrow logo in the centre
Hour 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
Diameter: 28.60 mm
Number of jewels: 37
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve of 54 hours
Chronometer-certified (COSC)
Functions/Indications
Central display of the hours and minutes

• Small seconds at 3 o’clock
• Date aperture between 4 and 5 o’clock
• 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock
• 30-minute counter at 9 o’clock

Chronograph
Tachymeter scale
Stop-second function
Strap 
Blue rubber strap inspired by 1960s Dunlop racing tyres
Pin buckle in Lucent Steel™

 🔰EDITION   -  Limited edition to 100 piece
🔴Price:   EUR 11'100 / CHF 10,650 £ /  USD 11’870  -

========================
---------------------------------
Press Release - 2026
----------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------
www.facebook.com - Chopard
-------------------------------------------------------------
www.Сhopard.com

CHOPARD – L.U.C Quattro Spirit of ‘72 Jumping Hour - Unique Piece

 

 

CHOPARD – L.U.C Quattro Spirit of ‘72 Jumping Hour Grand Feu Enamel Miniature 'Ferrari 312 PB' Dial  - Unique Piece 2026

 Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

 A unique jumping hour masterpiece in Grand Feu enamel honouring Jacky Ickx

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

•     Chopard unveils the L.U.C Quattro Spirit of ‘72, a singular creation honouring legendary racing driver and Chopard Ambassador Jacky Ickx.
•     This unique piece bearing the Poinçon de Genève cristallises an iconic moment of motorsport into miniature art enamel, made entirely in-house.
•     It is powered by the L.U.C 98.06L calibre, a handwound jumpinghour movement (featuring Chopard exclusive Quattro stacked barrels) delivering an exceptional 192 hour power reserve. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

The year is 1972: a Ferrari prototype roars through Spa, Belgium, with Jacky Ickx at the wheel, etching a moment of racing history in time. Today, Chopard immortalises that instant in a timepiece in 18-carat ethical white gold. Its exceptional dial faithfully reproduces the famous image titled only Ferrari 312 PB – 1972, captured by renowned photographer Rainer W. Schlegelmilch. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

 A pioneer of motorsport imagery whose lens has chronicled racing’s golden era since the 1960s, his scene distils the particular drama and elegance of endurance racing at Spa in those days. Endurance racing demands consistency, resilience and strategy, and in 1972, Ferrari’s 312 PB rose to the challenge. Jacky Ickx led the charge with headline wins, helping secure the constructors’ championship and affirming his place among motorsport’s greats. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

 Executed inhouse at Chopard’s Manufacture in Fleurier by a master artisan enameller, the dial is a miniature painting in Grand Feu enamel. The composition foregrounds the iconic 312 PB and Ickx’s helmet with clarity, while blurred spectators convey the impression of speed — an effect rarely seen in this medium. 

 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

Every colour choice and proportion has been refined to preserve legibility on this precious canvas. As a unique piece, it also exemplifies Chopard’s bespoke service: similar enamel dials can be commissioned on request, allowing clients to personalise subject and layout within the demanding art of specialised Artistic Crafts.

 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

 

Chopard Ambassador Jacky Ickx, said: “Racing is an emotion lived at speed. This watch slows time to a moment and lets that emotion endure.”

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

 Crafted in 18-carat ethical white gold, the case combines purity of material with contemporary elegance. Its harmonious proportions and refined contours reflect Chopard’s pursuit of timeless sophistication, while polished and satin-brushed surfaces create a play of light that accentuates its architectural finesse. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

 A sapphire crystal case back reveals a discreet tribute to endurance racing with Jacky Ickx’s autograph, meticulously reproduced alongside the inscription ‘1000 km de Spa 1972’. More than decoration, this engraving embodies the spirit of performance and resilience — values shared by motorsport legends and Haute Horlogerie as an art form. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

Complementing this tribute, the perforated black calfskin leather strap with black stitching and contrasting red fixing stitch is secured by an 18-carat ethical white gold pin buckle. Its design recalls the aesthetic codes of Chopard’s Classic Racing creations, with perforations evoking the look of vintage racing gloves and steering wheel grips — originally conceived to enhance breathability and comfort during high-speed drives. 

 Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO

Behind its dial beats another powerful engine, the hand-wound L.U.C 98.06-L calibre, Chopard’s jumping-hour movement first presented in 2021. Thanks to Chopard’s exclusive Quattro technology and its four mainspring barrels stacked in pairs, it delivers an impressive eight-day power reserve while maintaining remarkable slimness at just 4.85 mm. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

This feat of micro-engineering is akin to a high-performance machine tuned for endurance and precision yet miniaturised to wristwatch scale. The Quattro construction ensures a steady torque flow across the entire reserve, a critical factor for the instantaneous energy release demanded by the jumping-hour display. Certified by the prestigious Poinçon de Genève, the entire watch is finished to exacting standards, as seen on the movement in the form of bridges adorned in Côtes de Genève and a circular-grained mainplate.

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

Karl Friedrich Scheufele, CoPresident of Chopard, said: “The L.U.C Quattro Spirit of ’72 unites Haute Horlogerie with a page of motorsport history, handpainted in enamel and powered by a calibre whose autonomy and precision honour the discipline of endurance racing.”

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

  Chopard has been World Sponsor and Official Timekeeper of the Mille Miglia since 1988, a partnership born of Karl Friedrich Scheufele’s passion for classic cars. What’s more, he and Chopard Ambassador Jacky Ickx first drove the famous rally together in 1989, forging a friendship that continues to inspire Chopard’s creations to this day.

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

Beyond his legendary 1972 triumph, Jacky Ickx stands as a true motorsport icon. He claimed a record-breaking six victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans between 1969 and 1982, secured 8 Formula One wins and 25 podium finishes, and tackled the gruelling Paris-Dakar rally no fewer than 14 times.  

 ==========================
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 Collection : L.U.C

Model:  L.U.C Quattro Spirit of ‘72 Edition

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO

Reference:    161977-1008
Limited edition:    One-of-a-time piece in 18-carat ethical white gold

Case
18-carat ethical white gold
Total diameter :    40.00 mm
Thickness :    10.30 mm
Crown :    7.00 mm
‘L.U.C’- engraved crown in ethical 18-carat white gold
Caseback:  Exhibition back featuring Jacky Ickx's autograph and 1000km de SPA 1972 commemoration reproduced on the sapphire crystal
Water resistance 50 metres
Dial and hands
Mainplate in 18-carat ethical white gold with Grand Feu enamel representation of Jacky Ickx’s Ferrari 312 PB from 1972
Rhodium-plated dauphine-type minutes hand
Gilded baton-type hand for the power-reserve indicator
Movement
    Calibre L.U.C 98.06-L
    Mechanical movement with manual winding
    Diameter: 31.80 mm
    Thickness: 4.85 mm
    Number of jewels: 42
    Number of parts: 240
    Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
    Power reserve of 192 hours (8 days)

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

    Jumping hours
    Four barrels – exclusive Chopard Quattro® technology
    Bridges with Côtes de Genève motif and gilded engravings
    Swan’s neck fine adjustment
    Balance-spring with Phillips terminal curve
    Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark
Functions/Indications
Instantaneous jumping-hour display in a 6 o’clock aperture
Central display of the minutes
Power-reserve indicator at 12 o’clock on the back of the watch
Balance-stop function enabling accurate adjustments of the hour and minutes
Strap and buckle
Perforated black calfskin leather strap with black stitching, contrasting red fixing stitch, red alligator lining
Clasp:  Pin buckle in 18-carat ethical white gold

🔴 Price:  MSRP: 86’000 CHF / 5'740 USD / EUR 97'200 💰 

🔰Edition -- Unique Piece ✅only ❱❱❱ 1 pieces

  ===================================
---------------------------------
Press Release - 2026
----------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------
www.facebook.com - Chopard
-------------------------------------------------------------
www. Сhopard.com

CHOPARD – Mille Miglia Zagato Lab One Concept Tourbillon Edition

 

CHOPARD – Mille Miglia Zagato Lab One Concept Tourbillon 42mm Anthracite Ceramicised Titanium Edition - 2026

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO

Chopard showcases its watchmaking expertise and sense of innovation with a superlight concept watch developed in collaboration with the Italian automotive Atelier

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

• The new Zagato Lab One Concept timepiece in ceramicised titanium unites Chopard's passion for automobiles with the spirit of innovation and craftsmanship cultivated by its Manufacture in Fleurier for 30 years.

• Weighing in at just 43.20 grams including the strap (36.5 grams without), it is the lightest watch ever created by Chopard in titanium.

• With its Tubular construction, this third collaboration between the Maison and the Zagato Design Studio draws cues from typical concept car characteristics.

• Thanks to the expertise of the Manufacture's artisans, the exceptional L.U.C 04.04-L movement powering this 19-piece limited edition features chronometer precision and unique finishes, all executed in titanium.

 Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

 An unprecedented design born from the creative encounter between Chopard and Zagato

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

The new creative collaboration between Karl-Friedrich Scheufele (Chopard Co-President), the Chopard design team, Andrea Michele Zagato (Zagato President) and Norihiko Harada (Zagato Chief Designer) combines iconic codes from both Maisons to introduce a true concept watch showcasing the watchmaking prowess of the Manufacture's workshops founded in Fleurier in 1996 with the avant-garde spirit of the Italian coachbuilder. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

Much as a concept car represents innovation in the automotive world, Chopard introduced its first concept watch in 2020 with the Mille Miglia Lab One model, offering enhanced performance and a futuristic aesthetic influenced by racing cars. Today, the Zagato Lab One Concept model is a horological tribute to the automotive designer.

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO

It magnifies the Tubular architecture characteristic of the car chassis developed by the famous bodywork specialist. The movement is thus supported by a framework of tubes: a principle used in racing cars to optimise rigidity and reduce weight. This design distributes mechanical stress in the event of impacts and improves structural safety. It is a first for Chopard, which has transposed these technologies from motorsport to the field of watchmaking. Instead of lugs, the tubular open loops ensure that the watch sits perfectly on the wrist. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

They feature a pivoting function whose amplitude is controlled by an adjustment system (approximately 45 degrees on each side). The crown on the side of the case is derived from automotive differential gears and personalised with an engraved steering wheel that has become emblematic of Chopard's Classic Racing codes. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

The time display is the result of an aesthetic quest combining contemporary style and legibility: the movement mainplate, which serves as the dial, is adorned with Zagato's unmistakable recurrent “Z” motif, featuring chamfers enhanced by a rhodium-plated finish. The likewise rhodium-plated Chopard and Zagato logos are displayed in positive relief. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

The watch face is topped by a ‘glass box’ sapphire crystal fitted flush with the caseband, accentuating the dial’s legibility. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

For the sake of symmetry, the caseback adopts a similar principle to extend the caseband while offering a full view of the movement and highlighting every mechanical detail.

Ceramicised titanium: 
properties tried and tested in automotive construction

The 42 mm diameter case along with the movement bridges and mainplate are made from ceramicised titanium. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

This ultra-resistant metal is obtained by a process of oxidising titanium through electro-plasma technology: a treatment endowing it with a hardness of 1000 Vickers as well as shock and scratch resistance comparable to that of ceramic. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

Its lightness enables the workshops to offer this timepiece weighing just 43.20 grams – including the strap. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

A material developed for use in aerospace and automobile construction, ceramicised titanium also features an anthracite grey colour that does not fade over time – a welcome feature in a watch designed for the most extreme conditions.

L.U.C Calibre 04.04-L: 
a watchmaking engine that is both light and performant

While the aesthetics of the timepiece evoke the sleek lines of Zagato iconic cars, its horological “engine” reflects the same quest for performance, most notably through the use of ceramicised titanium. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

Like the case, the bridges and mainplate of the calibre are crafted from this cuttingedge material, whose lightness and resistance reinforce the timepiece’s technical identity. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

From the very first discussions about this project, one thing was certain: this model would incorporate an evolution of Chopard Manufacture's Engine One Tourbillon calibre, introduced in 2010 and representing a true aesthetic hybrid between automotive mechanics and Haute Horlogerie. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

This new mechanical “speed machine” retains the distinctive fuel gauge of its predecessor, displaying the power reserve and accentuating the analogy between a dashboard and the watch dial. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

L.U.C Calibre 04.04-L is nonetheless distinguished by its round shape, breaking with the vertical and horizontal configurations of its predecessors (including the 2010 L.U.C Engine One timepiece with its L.U.C Calibre 04.01-L). Previously crafted in nickel silver, the bridges and baseplate of this new movement are now made of ceramicised titanium. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

Drawing on from solutions tried and tested by Chopard Manufacture, the calibre incorporates a shock-absorbing system based on silent blocks and specially redesigned for this model.  

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

Just as in a car engine, these elastomer elements dampen vibrations and absorb impacts. Four lever arms inserted into the caseband ensure optimal stability and increased mechanical protection for the calibre. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

At the heart of the movement, a 60-second tourbillon topped by a small seconds dial is combined with a Variner® balance and a hairspring with a Phillips terminal curve, all housed in an aluminium carriage contributing to the Zagato Lab One Concept model’s exceptional lightness. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

This meticulous pursuit of perfectly homogeneous materials has one ultimate goal: to reduce weight, echoing the quest for lightness in the world of motor racing.

Chopard and the passion for motorsport

A passion for mechanics and performance are the foundational ties binding Chopard to the world of motor racing, particularly through the Mille Miglia collection. Since 1988, the Maison has served as official partner to the eponymous Italian race. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

It was on the route of this legendary rally that Karl-Friedrich Scheufele – himself a classic-car enthusiast and collector – met Andrea Michele Zagato, President of the famous Italian coachbuilding company that bears his name, and whose bodywork expertise is widely represented among the cars competing in the event.

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

As a result of this shared passion, Chopard and Zagato have already signed two creative partnerships: the first in 2013 with the Mille Miglia Zagato Chronograph timepiece; followed in 2019 by the Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Zagato 100th Anniversary Edition commemorating the coachbuilder’s founding date. This exclusive 19-piece third limited edition again references the history of the prestigious Italian firm and specifically its birth on 19 April 1919.

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

The third opus of our collaboration with Zagato represents the shared values of our family businesses: bold design in the service of technical performance, a perpetual quest for precision and a passion for motor racing”, notes Karl-Friedrich Scheufele.

Zagato, an identity forged over more than 100 years of car manufacturing

Zagato, a family business founded in Milan, has embodied the art of exceptional coachbuilding since its inception. Established by Ugo Zagato in 1919, the Atelier pioneered the application of aeronautical techniques to racing cars, combining lightweight aluminium bodies with tubular chassis. This approach unlocked streamlined forms optimised for aerodynamics, giving rise to timeless and highly collectible designs.

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

Zagato’s design philosophy is rooted in function, where every curve serves both beauty and performance. Its bold, handcrafted, and fully bespoke creations have shaped the Atelier’s distinctive identity, enhancing legendary models with disruptive lines and refined finishes. 

==========================
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 Collection :   Mille Miglia

 Model:  Chopard Mille Miglia Zagato Lab One Concept Edition

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO

Reference: 168636-3001


Case
    Material: Anthracite-coloured beadblasted ceramicised titanium
    Diameter 42 mm
    Thickness 11.15 mm
    Anthracite beadblasted ceramicised titanium crown, with notched profile and engraved steering wheel motif: 7.4 mm
    Self-locking handle-type lugs in ceramicised titanium
    Sapphire crystal ‘glass box’ glare-proofed on both sides
    Water-resistant to 50 metres
Dial 
    Anthracite-coloured ceramicised titanium mainplate adorned with Zagato “Z” motifs in positive relief
    Rhodium-plated and polished Chopard and Zagato logos
    Rhodium-plated and polished chamfers
    Rhodium-plated openworked hours and minutes hands, shaped to evoke racing-car steering wheels with pierced spokes
    Rhodium-plated baton-style hands for the small seconds and power-reserve indicator
    Power-reserve indicator in the form of a fuel gauge
    Ceramicised titanium tourbillon bridge, shaped like the spokes of a racing-car steering wheel
Movement
    Mechanical hand-wound movement L.U.C 04.04-L
    Diameter 30.60 mm
    Number of parts: 207
    Number of jewels 29
    Frequency 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
    Power reserve 60 hours
    60-second tourbillon
    Anthracite-coloured ceramicised titanium bridges and mainplate
    Hairspring with Phillips terminal curve Variner® balance
    Chronometer-certified by the COSC
Functions
    Central display of the hours and minutes
    Small seconds at 6 o'clock
    Tourbillon at 6 o'clock
    Power-reserve indicator at 12 o'clock
    Stop-seconds function
Strap 
    Two strap options: technical fabric with hook-and-loop fastener and anthracite-coloured ceramicised titanium loop; or calfskin leather with engraved pin buckle

 🔰Limited edition of 19 pieces

🔴 Price: MSRP: EUR 140'000 / US $ 150,700 / CHF 130'000💰

 ========================
---------------------------------
Press Release - 2026
----------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------
www.facebook.com - Chopard
-------------------------------------------------------------
www.Сhopard.com