Do you know? Chopard has launched a limited edition watch in recent days to commemorate the amazing record of racing legend Sir Stirling Moss! This Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Tribute to Sir Stirling Moss is not only unique in design, but also carries an unforgettable racing history. Want to know what other stories are behind this watch? Then read on!
Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph watch
As one of the world’s top watch brands, Chopard has always maintained strong competitiveness in the high-end watch market with its watchmaking concept that combines innovation and tradition. Recently, Chopard launched a limited edition watch – Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Tribute to Sir Stirling Moss to celebrate its 38th anniversary as the official timekeeper of the Mille Miglia event. The launch of this watch adds a lot of cultural connotation to this classic event.
The Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph watch has a diameter of 40.5 mm and a thickness of 12.88 mm. The case is made of Lucent Steel and has a water resistance of 50 meters, which is already a good performance in the classic series. The watch is equipped with ETA A32.211 automatic chronograph movement, and the price is 9,750 Swiss francs (approximately 86,200 yuan). Although the price is not cheap, it is still within the acceptable range for a classic commemorative limited watch.
The most attractive part of this commemorative watch is its design inspiration and limited edition. The silver dial design is inspired by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR model driven by Sir Stirling Moss. When Sir Stirling Moss participated in the Mille Miglia event in 1955, he and Dennis Jenkinson completed an astonishing record of 10 hours, 7 minutes and 48 seconds. This record is still unbroken. This watch, limited to 70 pieces, will undoubtedly become a treasure in the hands of collectors, because it carries not only time, but also the legendary story of Sir Sterling Moss.
Chopard GTS Power Control watch
In addition to the Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Tribute to Sir Stirling Moss, Chopard also launched a GTS Power Control watch, which is also limited to 250 pieces. The watch has a diameter of 43 mm, a thickness of 11.43 mm, a waterproof performance of 100 meters, and is equipped with a 01.02M automatic movement. The price is 6,900 Swiss francs (approximately RMB 61,000). The launch of this watch is also a tribute to the Mille Miglia event, because it was also released during this event.
It is reported that the 2023 Mille Miglia event will be held from June 17th to 21st. This is a classic classic car event with a long history, attracting many fans and collectors to participate and observe every year. As its official partner, Chopard has provided timing services for the event since 1988. This year is its 38th year. Over the past 38 years, Chopard has provided many classic limited edition watches to event participants through its powerful watchmaking technology, and there is a touching story behind each watch.
Conclusion
In short, Chopard’s limited edition watch is not only a luxury product, but also a cultural inheritance and tribute. Whether it is the love for racing or the pursuit of watch craftsmanship, these works are worth cherishing. Do you think this watch is worth collecting? Come and share your views in the comment area! If you like this article, don’t forget to give it a like!