Since 1988, Chopard has been the official timekeeper for the Mille Miglia event. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the partnership with Mille Miglia, the Geneva watchmaker Chopard launched a new grigio sporty style watch, the Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Grigio Speciale Wristwatch 168566-3007, to witness the brand’s enthusiasm of antique racing.
This sleek and stylish watch has a grigio look and belongs to the Mille Miglia GTS collection, which is launched by Chopard in 2015. The collection is inspired by the Italian legendary antique car race that has been officially timed since 1988. Its elegant aesthetic design and outstanding technical performance make it an exclusive top timepiece.
The case is made of titanium, with 43mm x 11.4mm size, it is designed with an anti-glare coated sapphire crystal. The titanium bezel is decorated with black aluminum inserts and sparkling numbers. DLC black steel screw-in crown is embossed steering wheel pattern. The back of the watch is engraved with the words “Brescia > Roma > Brescia” with colored mirrors, red washers and PVD screws. The water resistance is 100 meters.
Grigio rhodium-plated dial is designed with white transfer scale and matte black Arabic numerals. The date display window and the pointer power reserve display are located at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock respectively. Arabic numerals, hour markers, and black hourly hands are coated with SuperLuminova fluorescent material to ensure clear reading even in dark environments. The central seconds hand with red tip is strikingly eye-catching.
Ferrari red, grey and black details, as well as oversized digital time scales reminiscent of the 1950s car dashboard, the new Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Grigio Speciale watch is a symbol of cherishing the spirit of the antique car race for Chopard brand.
Equipped with Swiss-made Chopard Caliber 01.08-C self-winding movement with 40 jewels, and its vibration frequency is about 28,800 times / hour (4 Hz), which is certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). It is equipped with hollow oscillating weight, and the full string can provide up to 60 hours of power reserve. It has hours and minutes, date and power storage display function.
This watch features a black matte Cordura strap with a shot-finished stainless steel folding clasp, and it is limited to 1,000 pieces.
The watch lovers who are also interested in sports can collect one as personal investment, since its deep and dark sporty style is mysterious and mature enough to meet your demands. And the cordura strap is very comfortable to wear, what’s more, it is easy to clean up and maintain.
Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Grigio Speciale Wristwatch 168566-3007
Reference: 168566-3007
Price: £6,640.00
Diameter: 43MM
Thickness: 11.4MM
Case Material: Titanium
Crown Material: Stainless Steel
Strap: Black Matt Cordura®
Buckle: Stainless Steel Folding Clasp
Movement: Self-winding Chopard 01.08-C Movement
Power Reserve: 60 Hours
Water Resistance: 100 Metres
Limited Edition: 1000