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L a G a z z e t t a d i C h o p a r dMILLE MIGLIA AUGUST 2018

30 years of Chopard and the Mille MigliaPARTNERSHIP FUELLED BY PASSION

L a G a z z e t t a d i C h o p a r d MILLE MIGLIA /////

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The Mille Miglia is infinitely more than just an endurance race. It is

also an anthem to the Dolce Vita. The race has an inimitable ability

to convey this Italian-style epicureanism to all those who line up at

the race start. It holds out a powerful promise indeed : a chance to

drive through the world’s most beautiful country at the wheel of the

finest cars in automobile history. One could scarcely imagine a more

exciting opportunity. Architecture, scenery, arts, fashion, along with fine

cuisine, naturally… Italy is quite simply in a league of its own, as is clearly

apparent to competitors speeding along the annual 1600 km route –

and subtly echoed each evening in the elegance and style of the teams

revealed during the stopovers.

Do not be fooled by appearances, however : this is not a stroll in the

park and the daily drives are tough, as racing cars are extremely hard

to tame. They demand constant attention in normal circumstances, so

when it comes to actual competition…

Keeping the pedal to the metal, the way they deserve to be handled,

calls for strong personal engagement. They make you sweat, breathe

deeply… and feel as if you are truly alive. In an age of ever-increasing

digitally sanitised perfection and self-driving cars, taking the controls is

a wonderful feeling.

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Chopard Co-Presidentat the wheel of his Ferrari Monza 750,Palazzo Arzaga (May 2011).

“ The race involves plenty of lessons to be taught, including respect for rules, perseverance, precision and sharing. The Mille Miglia basically requires the same qualities as those involved in making our watches.”Karl-Friedrich Scheufele

40 participating countries

450 competing cars

1600 km

5600 participants in 30 years

100 million spectators since 1927

1927 : first edition

27 vehicules categories represented each year

500 CC : smallest engine size

5000 CC : largest engine size

173 manufacturers have participated

902 models are eligible

20 Italian cities crossed by the race

As you can imagine, this 30th edition will be very special for me. In

1988, enthusiasm for collector’s cars had not reached today’s levels.

Admittedly, a certain number of informed individuals had grasped the

value of these wild yet endearing ‘beasts’. There was already a tussle

for pole position in this field, but not to the degree we are currently

witnessing. Now firmly enthroned, these beauties have attracted a cult

following and become the object of unbelievable attention. Meticulously

prepared, fine-tuned and driven by former champion racing drivers,

they are now delivering incredible performance and are often referred to

as “better than new”. The older they get, the more they are pampered by

their owners. All of which means that this year once again, for the sheer

beauty of sportsmanship, everyone will be dedicated to presenting

the most accomplished possible version of their vehicle. A quest for

absolute perfection uncannily similar to that pursued by our Maison.

30 years of partnership as world sponsor & official timekeeper

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Chopard Co-President

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Continuity is embedded in the Chopard DNA : we are celebrating 30

years of the Mille Miglia this year. Who can boast such constancy in its

partnership? “The searing memory of the first edition is etched into my

mind. From straight-up pessimists to experienced critics, scepticism

had shown us every facet of its numerous talents. This new idea was

expected to last no more than a few years”, recalls Karl-Friedrich

Scheufele. Except people had neglected to factor in this man and

his iron will. Fired by a passion for racing cars, he realised this was

a race apart right from the very first time he competed in it. While

Tuscany is a magnificent destination in itself, driving through it in the

finest examples of what the automotive industry can offer is simply

sublime. There was no question of stopping there and the Mille Miglia

would thereafter become a fixture on the Chopard calendar. And to

accompany it, what could be more appropriate for the Manufacture

than to assign a dedicated chronograph to the annual event? After all,

a race is above all about timekeeping. While modern-day sports cars

feature built-in electronic chronographs, none could be found aboard

the Porsche 550 Spyder RS. The chronograph was not just there

as wrist candy, but must first and foremost enable drivers to keep a

steady pace. And what better test could there possibly be than four

punishing days spent hurtling along Italy’s secondary road network?

Especially given the nature of racing car suspension systems clearly

favouring performance over comfort…

The teams, the duration, the prestige of the cars : every aspect of the

entire 1600 km race is supremely demanding. The public is keenly

aware of this, as eloquently confirmed by the unrivalled roadside

fervour displayed. The entire route is dotted with unconditional fans, in

keeping with the purest car rally traditions. An annual rendezvous for

some, a pilgrimage for others, it is a source of inspiration and dreams

for all. Older onlookers admire the racing cars of their childhood

whizzing by, while younger bystanders discover an entire segment

of our automotive heritage. A unique transgenerational moment of

sharing that enables everyone to unplug from daily life as well as to

reconnect with each other and with this blast from the past.

The Mille Miglia transcends time. A proven ability to forge its path

through watchmaking-driven automobile history : therein lies the great

strength of this partnership which has consistently kept up the pace.

A race that is truly timeless, like the 30 watch editions that have been

dedicated to it since 1988.

30 years of Chopard & the Mille MigliaPURE PASSION. A CLEAR PATH. THE PERFECT ALLIANCE.

A ROAD MAP TO HAPPINESS.

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele and Jacky Ickx on the Piazza della Vittoria, Brescia (2001)

Carla Bruni and Karl Scheufele (1997)

Karl Scheufele and daughter Caroline (1992) Czech super-model Eva Herzigova (2006)

the chopard Mille Miglia Collection30 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP AS WORLD SPONSOR & OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER

1988 1990 1991 1993 1994 1995

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

1989

2009 2010 2011

20142012 20152013 2016 2017

2018


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1. Aldo Bonomi, Presidente Mille Miglia Srl

and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele

2. José Carreras, Spanish tenor and his son Albert

with Karl Scheufele

3. David Coulthard, British former Formula One racing driver

turned journalist and his co-driver Thomas Rommerskirchen

4. Rowan Atkinson, English actor, also known as “Mr Bean”

5. Jochen Mass, German driver who raced the Mille Miglia 23 times

6. Romain Dumas, French professional auto racing driver

and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele

7. Jean-Alesi, Formula One driver and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele

8. Hans Hermann, German driver who raced the Mille Miglia

five times from 1953 to 1957, also called “Lucky Hans”

9. Cavaliere Ugo Gusalli Beretta of Brescia, one of the rally’s

top supporters

10. Sir Stirling Moss, British former Formula One racing driver

and Karl Scheufele

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an interview across three generationsONE-WORD ANSWER GAME

• Which adjective do you think best defines the Mille Miglia?

– Karl Scheufele : Unique

– Karl-Friedrich Scheufele : Passionate

– Karl-Fritz Scheufele : Sumptuous

• Which is the main quality required to compete in the Mille Miglia?

– Karl Scheufele : Discipline

– Karl-Friedrich Scheufele : Precision

– Karl-Fritz Scheufele : Tenacity

• If you were a professional driver, who would you be?

– Karl Scheufele : Stirling Moss

– Karl-Friedrich Scheufele : Jacky Ickx

– Karl-Fritz Scheufele : Jacky Ickx

• If you were a car, which would you be?

– Karl Scheufele : Mercedes 300 SL

– Karl-Friedrich Scheufele : A Porsche

– Karl-Fritz Scheufele : Mercedes 300 SL

• Which is your favourite car colour?

– Karl Scheufele : Burgundy red

– Karl-Friedrich Scheufele : Silver

– Karl-Fritz Scheufele : Black

• Which accessory is indispensable?

– Karl Scheufele : Cushion

– Karl-Friedrich Scheufele : Chronograph

– Karl-Fritz Scheufele : Sunglasses

• Which Italian town do you dream of crossing through?

– Karl Scheufele : Siena

– Karl-Friedrich Scheufele : Siena

– Karl-Fritz Scheufele : Rome

• Which is your favourite Italian dish to eat upon arrival?

– Karl Scheufele : Spaghetti

– Karl-Friedrich Scheufele : Pasta

– Karl-Fritz Scheufele : Pasta

Karl Scheufele, with his daughter-in-law Christine Scheufele, son Karl-Friedrich and grandson Karl-Fritz

The Mille Miglia is one of the last great adventures possible today.

This is why the Maison Chopard has decided to sponsor this race

and why the Scheufele family still enjoys taking part in it so much

after 30 years. How could it be otherwise, given their fascination

and enthusiasm for classic cars. Chopard Co-President Karl-

Friedrich Scheufele, his father, Karl, and his son, Karl-Fritz, share

their passion in a “one-word answer game” interview.


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30 years of friendshipKARL-FRIEDRICH SCHEUFELE AND JACKY ICKX

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele and Jacky Ickx tell us about their friendship and their 30 years of participation in the Mille Miglia.

KARL-FRIEDRICH SCHEUFELE

“In 1989 I took part in the Mille Miglia for the first time with Jacky

Ickx. I thought he’d be driving, but he said he hadn’t planned to get

behind the wheel. I was nervous, as it’s not easy having a legend as

a co-driver, not to mention the fact that part of the route was open

road, so every now and then people would appear from nowhere.

And Jacky was egging me on not to stop, while I protested that there

were people around. He still insisted, saying not to worry because

they’d get out of the way. Then he fell asleep, just before Rome, and

I told myself I must have been doing just fine.”

JACKY ICKX

“I was too young to have raced in the speed editions, but make

no mistake, if I’d been old enough I would have. It was a standing

appointment, like the Targa Florio and Le Mans... Now I take part

in the revival every two years, the perfect pace, as every year

would become a habit and that would take the edge off it. I’m Karl-

Friedrich’s co-driver. Once I’m next to someone who knows how to

drive, I can relax and look at the landscape. I discover places that I

would otherwise never have seen in my life. And Italy has a special

place in my heart. I have a real weakness for it. I love Italians, who

are charming, big-hearted good people. Karl-Friedrich and I are both

passionate about cars and our close friendship has naturally built up

over time. Taking part in this revival is also a way of keeping memories

alive. There are 80 years of motorsports to be safeguarded. An event

such as this turns the spotlight back on the feats of great drivers like

Fangio and Moss, in an era when it represented a round trip of ten

hours. That’s not bad, is it?”

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele with Jacky Ickx, nicknamed “Monsieur Le Mans” because of his six 24H victories, and one of the great racing drivers of our time.

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele & Jacky Ickx


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THE 2018 routeTRUE TO TRADITION

The race begins and ends in Brescia. While the loop must invariably

cover 1000 miles, the actual route is different each year, making each

edition truly unique, just like the annually released chronographs.

A real yearly conundrum for the organisers, but a consistently renewed

pleasure for participants. The first stopover of this year’s edition will be

by the sea, at Milano Marittima – a charming port that bears no relation

to the homonymous city and international fashion capital located in

Northern Italy. This high-end seaside resort is a miniature paradise

and a magnet for the country’s young jet-set crowd. Then comes

Rome, a must-have stage dating back to the earliest days of the

race. Subsequently, after crossing through Siena, famed for its wild

twice-yearly horse race, the rally will make a last stop in Parma, a hub

of Italian haute cuisine, to be relished in all its opulent abundance.

On their way back, drivers will pass by the little-known yet highly

desirable town of Bergamo, perched on its fortified hillside. Finally,

they return to Brescia where an ever-enthusiastic public awaits them

along the road and especially at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza.

COMACCHIO

Parco Giardino Sigurtà

CERVIAMILANO MARITTIMA

Repubblica diSAN MARINO

BRESCIA

Parma

Lago di Vico

Passodella Cisa

PESARO

AREZZO

ORVIETO

SIENA

LUCCA

SARZANA

Autodromo di Monza

ROMA

SIRMIONEDESENZANO

MANTOVA

FERRARA

CORTONA

LODI

BERGAMOMILANO

brescia

CERVia

Roma

Siena

Parma

milano

Bergamo


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THE AUTOMOTIVE PALETTETHE HISTORY OF MOTOR-RACING COLOUR

The fact that certain car makes are inextricably associated with certain

colours is not down to manufacturers’ whims or vintage fashion

trends, but instead stems from the history of motor-racing regulations.

In the 1910s, motorsports were above all characterised by their clouds

of dust. What with mud, splashed oil and rubber tyre fragments, drivers

and their cars finished races as dirty as harness racing drivers on their

two-wheeled carts. Given the speed at which they whizzed past, it

was hard for commentators to make out the rankings. To distinguish

drivers’ nationality and the make of their speed machines, each

country was arbitrarily allocated a colour. England was to be green,

Italy red, France blue, Germany grey and Belgium yellow. For France,

the shade of blue adopted by Bugatti and then Matra is the historical

colour of French royalty, while the inimitable British racing green seen

on Bentley, Aston Martin and Jaguar cars is actually derived from the

Irish shamrock. Meanwhile, grey has enjoyed a significant history.

To comply with regulations while lightening the weight of cars, Mercedes

was obliged in the early 1930s to sand down the entire car so as to

reveal the grey colour of the bare underlying metal. The famous silver

arrows were born. They would be imitated by models from Auto Union,

the ancestor of Audi. The fact that Ferraris are red is also down to the

flag, because they were originally yellow! Maserati and Alfa Romeo cars

also competed dressed in red. This colour coding is now a thing of the

past, the 1960s having brought the rise of automobile sponsoring and

car liveries now decked out in the colours of today’s big names.

PORSCHE

FERRARI

BNC

BUGATTI

BENTLEY

British racing green england speed yellow belgium

speed silver germany vintage blue france

Rosso Corsa italy


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Mille Miglia Racing ColoursRACING IN STYLE

LEGENDARY COLOURS

National colours for motor-racing were first attributed in the 1910s. In order

to identify the nationality of the competing drivers, one colour was allocated

to each country. Bright red Rosso Corsa for the Italians, British racing green

for the United Kingdom, grey for the German “silver arrows”, yellow for the

Belgians as in their national flag, and finally blue for the French Bugattis and

Talbots.

This provides a valuable explanation behind the historical colours of various

speed machines. The fact that Ferraris are red and Aston Martins are green is

no coincidence, instead stemming from the earliest great races, of which the

Mille Miglia was one of the most popular.

DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT

This collection offering five different colours is an opportunity for unconditional

fans of the Maison to acquire a collector’s model and to match their outfits

with one of these dials… or with the bodywork of their car. An original means

of merging two consuming and often shared passions for fine watchmaking

and historical racing cars.

These Mille Miglia Racing Colours are finely crafted 42 mm chronographs

assembled by the Chopard master-watchmakers in 300-piece limited series

for each dial colour. Their calibre beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour and is

COSC-certified, ensuring chronometer-worthy precision throughout the 42

hours of its power reserve. The Mille Miglia Racing Colours chronographs are

inspired by the cars that competed in the Mille Miglia between 1927 and 1940.

The dials display optimal legibility thanks to broad Arabic numerals that are

luminescent at night, as are the hands. The slim cursive fonts, as well as the

counters, are inspired by the typical dashboards of the late 1920s and stand out

by their silver-toned colour. The sweep-seconds hand features a bright red tip

to tick off the precious seconds of the race. The arrow-shaped Mille Miglia logo

appears at 12 o’clock in the heart of the dial. A successful blend of precision,

comfort and elegance, these watches are authentic auxiliary instruments

for drivers hurtling along Italian roads, enabling them to race in true style.

The chronograph functions serving to measure short times are complemented

by the tachymeter scale, which is ideal for measuring average speeds, along

with a date display.

WATER-RESISTANT AND LUMINESCENT

Although less common in Spring when the Mille Miglia takes place, rain can

sometimes play its part in the race, thus making the 50-metre water resistance

of this watch prove particularly useful. In rainy conditions, mean hourly speed

is never quite the same, and some teams end up finishing the race at night.

In such cases, the luminescent hands help competitors keep track of the

tachymeter scale surrounding the hour-markers, without taking their eyes off

the road.

The new Mille Miglia Racing Colours symbolise their owners’ authentic passion

for racing and classic cars : a passion that a true gentleman driver will never

relinquish.

Rosso Corsa, Speed Silver, British Racing Green, Vintage Blue and Speed Yellow were

the colours allocated to the various nations competing in the world of motor-racing.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the partnership between Chopard and Mille Miglia, the

Maison presents a new collection composed of five Mille Miglia Racing Colours watches : a

vibrant re-edition of a historical Chopard collection featuring unique dials and intended for

gentlemen drivers and collectors. They pay tribute to the heyday of motorsports and to an

exclusive race, the Mille Miglia, widely referred to as “la corsa la più bella del mondo”.


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REF. 168589-3008 REF. 168589-3012

ROSSO CORSA ///// SPEED SILVER /////

BRITISH RACING GREEN ///// VINTAGE BLUE ///// SPEED YELLOW /////

REF. 168589-3009 REF. 168589-3010 REF. 168589-3011

42MM STAINLESS STEEL WATCH | SELF-WINDING CHRONOGRAPH MOVEMENT | 42-HOUR POWER RESERVE | HOURS, MINUTES, SECONDS COUNTERS AT 6, 9 AND 3 O’CLOCK

RESPECTIVELY | DATE BETWEEN 4 AND 5 O’CLOCK | OPEN CASE-BACK WITH MILLE MIGLIA LOGO | COSC-CERTIFIED | WATER-RESISTANT TO 50M | CALFSKIN AND RUBBER STRAP

300-PIECE LIMITED EDITION


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Mille Miglia 2018 Race EditionCELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF AUTOMOBILE PASSION AND STYLE

Thirty years of a tireless passion for the “corsa la più bella del mondo”. Who else could

lay claim to such constancy? To celebrate this important landmark, Chopard has created

a special limited, numbered and COSC-certified Mille Miglia 2018 Race Edition. A 44 mm

timepiece forged from a blend of passion, style and precision is taking to the road this year.

Be ready at the starting line however, as only 1,000 of them will emerge from the Chopard

watchmaking workshops in steel, and just 100 in a version combining 18-carat rose gold

and steel.

A STYLISH COSC-CERTIFIED WATCH…

Constancy? Regularity races epitomise this quality.

It is not just peak speeds that are measured, but

also the drivers’ ability to maintain a certain pace.

A watch calibre chronometer-certified by the

COSC like the one powering the Mille Miglia 2018

Race Edition must also maintain a variation in rate

ranging from minus four to plus six seconds per

day. Nothing is left to chance, with a frequency of

28,800 vibrations per hour and a 42-hour power

reserve guaranteeing the regularity of this self-

winding watch.

Rigorous discipline? That too. There is no room

for approximation when it comes to competing in

the Mille Miglia. Careful route reconnaissance, an

accurate road book and meticulous preparation

are all indispensable assets in ensuring the rally

goes smoothly. Created over 30 years ago by

the master-watchmakers of the Manufacture in

accordance with rigorous procedures, the Mille

Miglia collection now welcomes the Mille Miglia

2018 Race Edition, developed in accordance with

the same demanding criteria. The engine-turned

dial, the details of the pushers and crown, as

well as the sapphire crystal case-back bearing

markings celebrating 30 years of passion, all testify

to the superlative degree of finishing lavished on

this chronograph.

… FEATURING PERFECT ERGONOMICS…

Precision? Absolutely. At the wheel of his Porsche

550 Spyder RS, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele does

not negotiate with the road. A sharp turn of the

wheel, sophisticated braking… the finely tuned

speed machine tolerates no compromises. The

same goes for the layout of this 42 mm-diameter

chronograph that must enable the driver to keep

track of time with one eye on the peripheral

tachymeter scale, while the other looks out for

any pitfalls the road may bring. This paragon

of ergonomics highlights the three dashboard-

inspired counters and their graduations displaying

seconds, minutes and hours. More than just an

instrument, the Mille Miglia 2018 Race Edition is an

integral part of the controls for gentlemen drivers.

… AND UNDENIABLE ELEGANCE

A glimpse of Karl-Friedrich Scheufele getting into

his car in front of the “Hotel Vittoria” in Brescia is

enough to grasp the essence of the gentleman

driver. An impeccable polo shirt, a camel-toned

leather jacket with just the right patina, perforated

leather driving gloves and chino trousers are de

rigueur at the wheel to embody the “racing in style”

spirit cherished by Chopard. Comfort is of course

essential to ensuring freedom of movement, yet


IN STAINLESS STEEL

AND ROSE GOLD

REF. 168589-6001


IN STAINLESS STEEL

REF. 168589-3006

42MM STAINLESS STEEL WATCH | SELF-

WINDING CHRONOGRAPH MOVEMENT

| 42-HOUR POWER RESERVE | HOURS,

MINUTES AND SECONDS COUNTERS AT 6,

9 AND 3 O’CLOCK RESPECTIVELY | DATE

BETWEEN 4 AND 5 O’CLOCK | OPEN CASE-

BACK WITH MILLE MIGLIA LOGO | COSC

CERTIFIED | WATER-RESISTANT TO 50M |

CALFSKIN AND RUBBER STRAP

never to the detriment of elegance. It is worth

recalling that he drives the favourite car of another

style icon, a certain James Dean, who piloted with

natural charm and ease.

In the evening, the prize-giving ceremony and

various receptions call for a more formal touch. The

perfect combination of a well-cut blazer with a club

tie plus a Mille Miglia 2018 Race Edition in 18-carat

rose gold and steel naturally takes over. One can

safely guess that this father will also be keen to

teach his son the customs and conventions of this

competition : sport and performance, consistently

governed by style and panache.

Therein also lies the strength of this chronograph

that makes the perfect transition between casual

chic by day and elegant evening wear. Water-

resistant to 50 metres, the Mille Miglia 2018 Race

Edition is able to handle pelting rain at the wheel,

then slide neatly under a jacket when it’s time for

cocktails, seamlessly matching the more formal

attire without losing an ounce of its character. The

strap with its short lugs is particularly suitable,

with the perforated red-lined leather on top

evoking vintage racing driver bucket seats and

the legendary Dunlop racing tyre tread below

providing the perfect grip. The analogies continue

with a notched crown resembling a petrol-tank

cap and pushers shaped like engine pistons.

AN EXCLUSIVE TIMEPIECE COMBINING

PERFORMANCE WITH REFINEMENT

Meanwhile, the dashboard-inspired engine-turned

dial single-handedly sums up the watch with its

fusion of performance and vintage spirit. The red

Mille Miglia logo at 12 o’clock, date at 4 o’clock,

as well as the subtle touch of Super-LumiNova®-

painted hands… no detail is coincidental. Some

may be tempted to forget that the Mille Miglia is

above all a distance of 1000 miles : more than

1,600km from Brescia to Rome and back in four

days, often ending after nightfall. The luminescent

coating on the hands thus proves eminently

useful in checking average speed at a glance

even in the dark. Upon arriving back in Brescia

and glimpsing the ramp on the Viale Venezia, the

often worn-out teams are torn between a sense of

relief and a wish to start all over again. The tough,

long and demanding Mille Miglia does not spare

its participants. But, like its “flagship watch”, it

remains all the more endearing.

The exclusive, powerful and sophisticated Mille

Miglia 2018 Race Edition is a true everyday

team-mate, a stylish watch that will doubtless be

adopted by gentlemen drivers of all generations.


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Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Grigio SpezialeRACING IN STYLE

CLASSIC INSPIRATION, CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Sophisticated aesthetics and technical excellence meet and mingle in this exclusive

timepiece powered by a Chopard calibre : the 01.08-C movement, chronometer-

certified by the COSC, is entirely developed, produced and assembled in the

Fleurier Ebauches workshops of the Maison Chopard. With its “Rosso Corsa” red,

grey and black detailing, its oversized numerals evoking 1950s car dashboards and

its Cordura fabric strap, the new Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Grigio Speziale

1000-piece limited edition perpetuates Chopard’s beloved “classic racing” spirit.

The intensely grey Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Grigio Speziale is enriching this

collection by revisiting the characteristics of the “classic racing” cars that took

part in the Italian rally between 1940 and 1957. With its red-accented case and

dial, it exudes a powerful allure and a sporty presence suited to all occasions.

This contemporary timepiece comes with a sturdy 43 mm-diameter case in

shotblasted titanium – an extremely light and resistant material – topped by a

bezel with a graduated black aluminium inlay. Its short, streamlined lugs, designed

to mould the curve of the wrist to perfection, ensure optimal comfort and a unique

style, complemented by an integrated strap in Cordura, a high-performance fabric

used for driver race suits. Deftly combining modernity and timeless visual appeal,

it is fitted with a shotblasted stainless steel folding clasp. The screw-in case-

back, ensuring water resistance guaranteed to 100 metres, is secured by eight

PVD-treated black screws and engraved with the inscription “Brescia > Roma >

Brescia”. Ensuring pleasing colour coordination, the tinted crystal, framed by a

bright red gasket, provides fascinating glimpses of the Chopard movement, its

prestigious finishing and its openworked oscillating weight.

To celebrate 30 years of partnership between Chopard and the Mille Miglia, the Geneva-

based Maison presents a new sports edition of the emblematic collection Mille Miglia in

subtle shades of grey : the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Grigrio Speziale. This powerful

grey-clad model is joining the Mille Miglia GTS collection launched in 2015 and inspired

by the legendary Italian car rally for which Chopard has been serving as official timekeeper

since 1988.

43MM TITANIUM WATCH – MECHANICAL MOVEMENT WITH AUTOMATIC WINDING

01.08–C – APPROX. 60–HOUR POWER RESERVE – STIPPLED ANTHRACITE GREY

RUTHENIUM DIAL – HOURS, MINUTES AND SECONDS – DATE WINDOW AND

POWER–RESERVE INDICATOR AT 3 O’CLOCK AND 9 O’CLOCK RESPECTIVELY

– SUPER–LUMINOVA®–PAINTED MATT BLACK HOUR–MARKERS AND ARABIC

NUMERALS – OPEN CASE–BACK BEARING THE INSCRIPTION BRESCIA > ROMA

> BRESCIA – COSC CERTIFIED – WATER RESISTANT TO 100M – GREY CORDURA

FABRIC BRACELET

IN TITANIUM FITTED WITH A CORDURA FABRIC STRAP

1,000-PIECE LIMITED EDITION

REF. 168566-3007

classic racing accessoriesFOR GENTLEMEN DRIVERS

RACING STEERING WHEEL CUFFLINKS

REF. 95014-0013

PALLADIUM FINISH

MILLE MIGLIA BRACELET

REF. 95016-0226

BLACK RUBBER – BLACK MATT PVD

MILLE MIGLIA BRACELET

REF. 95016-0209

GREEN RUBBER – STAINLESS STEEL

MILLE MIGLIA CUFFLINKS

REF. 95014-0025

BLACK RUBBER - PALLADIUM FINISH

RACING WEEKENDER

REF. 95012-0192

BLACK SMALL GRAINED CALFSKIN LEATHER

BRESCIA ROLLERBALL PEN

REF. 95013-0438

GREEN CARBON FIBER – PALLADIUM PLATED

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