CHOPARD Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph. 36th Edition = Lucent Steel + Four Beautiful Dials.
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- čas přidán 24. 05. 2023
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Chopard presents a new design with the Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph 2023 model. It adopts a 40.5 mm case made from Chopard’s exclusive Lucent Steel™; an ultra-legible dial in a selection of colours inspired by automotive bodywork and a superb ‘glass box’ crystal for a magnificently retro look.
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 of Italy’s celebrated 1000 Miglia way back in 1988.
The partnership - the longest in history between a watchmaker and a motorsports event - has now seen the creation of 35 watches in the Mille Miglia collection, all capturing the essence and spirit of what Enzo Ferrari called ‘the most beautiful race in the world’.
One especially significant change from previous editions can be seen in the construction of the case: smaller and thus more aligned with the aesthetic of the historical cars competing in the 1000 Miglia. With its 40.5 mm diameter, the watch is also less intrusive when driving, while looking just as good with evening wear as it does with a race suit.
Made from Lucent Steel™, this all-new ‘bodywork’ features all the characteristics associated with Chopard’s exclusive alloy that took a full four years to develop. Named after its luminous, gently reflective appearance that gives it an almost incandescent shimmer, Lucent Steel™ is not only of surgical quality but is 50 percent harder than conventional steel - making it more than capable of handling the knocks, bumps and scrapes of competitive driving. Lucent Steel™ is also REACH-certified as being responsibly produced with 80% recycled content and naturally anti-allergenic, ensuring it is highly dermo-compatible and pleasant to wear.
The bezels, crowns and pushers of the three Lucent Steel™ models are in this same material, while those of the bi-material model are made from ethical 18-carat rose gold. Moreover, the pushers are knurled to create a motif recalling brake pedals, while the crown features more notches to enhance the grip. On either end of the case, the lugs are welded - a token of fine craftsmanship sure to be appreciated by devotees of meticulous watchmaking. Finally, the pin buckle has been redesigned compared with previous models, picking up the play on polished/satin-brushed finishes featured on the case.
The Lucent Steel™ models feature dials named VERDE CHIARO (light green) and ROSSO AMARENA (cherry red), each with a circular satin-brushed finish, or in NERO CORSA (racing black) with an engine-turned finish. Meanwhile, the bi-material version in Lucent Steel™ and ethical gold has a dial in circular satin-brushed GRIGIO-BLUE (grey blue).
All the dials feature prominent white minutes tracks and tachymeter scales - both essential for making speed and distance calculations - while dial markings and hour and minute hands are coated with white Grade XI Super-Luminova® to ensure the high degree of legibility required when navigating after dark.
The central sweep-seconds hand is red-tipped both for practical and aesthetic purposes - as well as to complement the famous red ‘1000 Miglia’ logo applied to each dial.
A true exercise in ‘practical beauty’, the dial is protected by a deep, glass-box sapphire crystal secured by a slim bezel. Watch glasses of this type procure an obvious aesthetic advantage by giving the dial a sense of perspective. They serve to maximise the depth of the dial opening, as light pours in from above as well as from the sides, creating exquisite shimmering effects.
The back of each watch is fitted with a sapphire crystal affording a view of the self-winding chronograph movement certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) and endowed with a 54-hour power reserve.
With the new Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph, accurate adjustments are also guaranteed by slip-resistant knurled pushers which, as well as being practical, also add to the aesthetic appeal of the watches.
During the heat of competition, racers will appreciate the 4 Hz frequency of the movement, the stop-second function, a tachymeter scale as well as the layout of the three 12-hour, 30-minute and small seconds sub-dials.
The Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph model featuring a Nero Corsa dial is teamed with a rubber strap bearing a distinctive pattern based on the tread of 1960s Dunlop racing tyres, while its moisture-wicking lining recalls the black streaks typically left on road surfaces by cars being pushed to their limits.
The other three models are fitted with rich brown calfskin leather straps evoking traditional driving gloves.
#wherethewatchesarethestars - Jak na to + styl
I really do love these watches. So unpretentious and with excellent provenance.
Chopard does not have a "big" name, but easily competes with the "big" names... the owner must just be knowledgeable and relaxed...
Nice video, thx Alexander. I bought the 2009 MM special edition but ended up selling it years down the road, its RRP was half of these 2023. They are basically the same except for the Lucent steel, and that's a lot of money for the material. In this price range the competition is intense. Good luck to Chopard, l rather save up for one of their LUC 😂
There is a saying among merchants that says: He who asks too little for a good is a coward...
Nice Chronos...love all of them !! Thanks Alexander for always bringing the best brands.
You are very welcome, thanks again for sharing our passion!
Thank you, charming Alexander!!
Love your comment, thanks for sharing!
Beautiful. I will most certainly be adding a Mille Miglia to the collection in the nearish future
Which one will it be?
Good to see some new & eye-catching designs at the same time!!
Which one is you favorite?
@@WatchAdvisor I was debating between the black dial & the blue dial, & at the end, & as of now 😅, I’d prefer the blue one more.
@@SonnyTangHKG Once you tried them please share some more thoughts with us ...
Thank you Alexander for the detailed video. I’m definitely going to consider the MILLE MIGLIA CLASSIC (red) into my collection!
Good idea 👍🏼 Please keep us posted!
@@WatchAdvisor thank you sir Alexander. Will do for sure once I’m in their boutique soon.
I like the green dial.
Thanks for sharing!
beautiful watches with a very intriguing partnership and a great heritage, I should definitely get one for my collection
I agree one Mille Migla watch should be in very watch collection... Which one would you choose?
@@WatchAdvisor the black one is very nice, classic and well balanced but the light green too is very nice, very elegant and perfectly fitting for spring/summer days
@@Augustus_Imperator Thanks for sharing!
Finally saw the red dial in person in Copenhagen at the weekend. An outstanding dial. Not so convinced about the strap but the dial is lovely.
Thanks for sharing! The strap can easily be changed… so that should not be a dealbreaker… keep us posted please…
Great Video as Always...
Thanks! Which one is your favorite?
@@WatchAdvisor i believe it has to be the black one. Sweet.
@@agill2103 Thanks for sharing!
Gold and steel for me.
thanks for sharing!
Just got the red dial and it’s absolutely wonderful on a black leather strap, just ask for it.
Thanks for sharing your passion with us and for your recommendations. May your Chopard always show you happy seconds, minutes and hours…
@@WatchAdvisor ❤️❤️ thank you. Have a good day.
I think the light green dialed version is my favorite. Still, they’re all very nice in their own ways.
Thanks for sharing! I'd go for the black one with the wonderful rubber strap...
visited Chopard on new bond street to have look at the blue and gold and also the alpine eagle. undecided on which one I prefer
Thanks for sharing and please keep us posted! Let me know if you have any questions…
Bravissimo for this new release. The 42 mm version was too big. This one in 40,5mm is perfect.
Thanks for sharing! Which one would you choose?
@@WatchAdvisor definetly the black with rubber.classic choice you cant go wrong.
@@omarfassifihri288 Thanks for sharing!
een heel mooi uurwerk zeker de gouden
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us!
Is a video of the 44mm Race Edition coming up? Please show a wrist shot on a small wrist (and please inform us the size of the wrist(s) you show it on)!
The wirst size is mentioned in the video 17 cm / 6,7 in ...
@@WatchAdvisor Ah, I missed that then...thanks!
Smart looking watches for those who like to be different. Prices are climbing quite a bit however. The red dial looks superb but would probably put that on a different strap maybe. Well done Chopard!
I hear you... There is a saying among merchants that says: He who asks too little for a good is a coward...
@@WatchAdvisor indeed! But get this. Tudor chronos in steel, such as the much prized ‘panda’ are now appearing online ADs and in shops at retail. The annual Tudor ten percent rises have punched this model into a price bracket where it can no longer trade. People are thinking this bargain watch is now serious money.
@@bobbydazzler1780 Interesting 🤔!!!!
ETA for €9,500 not good enough
@@keefw361 there’s that of course - Longines Big Eye at a third the price similar engine.
Hi Alexander, how nice is that a watch..you know i live and i’m from Brescia? Ciao!
You told me, yes... we do drive oldtimer classic rallies and I will participate/drive once the Mille Miglia... Yesterday we just won the third time the Kitzbühler Alpenrallye ...
@@WatchAdvisor 😳
looks quite nice, just wish chopard had a consistent design language.
But not with the Mille Miglia … 36 versions so far would all the same…
@@WatchAdvisor the issue is that their watches across the board don't share much in terms of design with each other. there's a lack of identity.
@@WatchAdvisor ok, so i just noticed the watch is an eta horse and they're asking 9.5 grand for it. watch brands nowadays seem to think they can get away with anything.
Does Chopard offer a steel strap or non-steel only?
Not that I know on these ones… I remember there was once an edition available with a bracelet…
What’s the lug to lug dimension?
We didn't measure it... Sorry!
Is the chronograph movement column wheel?
How do you think a modular chronograph could have a column wheel??
No! This ETA based calibre does not feature a column-wheel...
No date would be better
I disagree! The date is perfectly positioned at 4:30 ...
I totally agreed. For me the date at 4:30 is horrible and make the dial to crowded, but others love it. For me in a tool watch made for racing the date isn’t useful like for a pure diver. Then nowadays no one use diver to dive, chronograph to race or pilot watch to fly etc so they add the date as a useful day to date function. But I prefer a clean dial, at the end despite wearing always a watch on my wrist I often check the time on my phone.
@@stefanotattifrongia3612 A majority of potential buyers want a date… so it is a pure commercial decision…