Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro

Chopard luxury was the official timekeeper of the Mille Miglia, the Italian classic car rally. Not only does Chopard’s co-presidents run the 1000-mile race, but each year the event celebrates these events with exclusive timepieces. This year, Chopard introduces the Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Power Control and the Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Chronograph. The first is a self-winding device that displays the date function and power reserve, in the form of a fuel gauge. Meanwhile, the Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Chronograph offers a precise mechanical chronograph, as well as three subdials reminiscent of the instruments fitted to vintage cars.

Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Power Control
The new Power Control features a 43mm stainless steel case, while the crown, bezel, hands and indexes are made of 18-karat rose gold. The satin-brushed “Azzurro” blue dial contrasts with the “1000 Miglia” red arrows, and the date is displayed at 3 o’clock. Meanwhile, the power reserve is displayed at 9 o’clock, reminiscent of a fuel gauge.

The open caseback allows the wearer of the new Power Control to observe the in-house calibre 01.08-C in action. The automatic movement consisting of 251 parts provides a power reserve of 60 hours and is COSC certified. The steel ring around the sapphire crystal caseback is engraved with the words “Brescia > Rome > Brescia”, as well as the number of the watch – 500 of which are available.

Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Chronograph
The Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Chronograph features a 44mm stainless steel case and polished stainless steel bezel. The mechanical chronograph measures time up to 12 hours and has COSC-certified accuracy. Two sub-dial counters at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock indicate the measured time. Additionally, the small seconds can be read at 9 o’clock, while the date window is at 3 o’clock. The applied indices as well as the hour and minute hands are covered with Super-LumiNova. www.chrono4usale.co

Powering this model is a mechanical chronograph with automatic winding. The movement consists of 240 components and operates at a frequency of 4 Hz. The power reserve is 48 hours. The stainless-steel caseback is engraved with a checkered flag pattern with a Mille Miglia arrow inside. In addition, like the Power Control, the Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Chronograph is printed with “Brescia > Roma > Brescia” and a product identification number.

The Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Chronograph is water-resistant to 100 m and again comes with a blue calfskin strap with a stainless steel buckle.

Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Power Control
Brand: Chopard
Model: Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Power Control
Reference: 168566-6002
Case: Stainless steel and 18 karat rose gold
Aspects: Diameter: 43.0mm
Height: 11.4mm
Water resistance: 10 bar (~ 100 m)
Dial: ‘Azzuro’ Blue
Strap/Bracelet: Blue calfskin strap with stainless steel buckle
Mobile: Chopard 01.08-C
Movement type: automatic
Power reserve: 60 hours
Frequency 28,800 times/hour / 4 Hz
Functions: Hours, minutes, date, small seconds, power reserve display