CHOPARD Mille Miglia GTS Power Control LIVE Photo

CHOPARD announced a new Watch Collection on 9th March 2015, that will be seen later at Baselworld 2015.
PuristSPro is pleased to bring you a LIVE PICTURE of the new CHOPARD Mille Miglia GTS Power Control watch, in addition to the official photographs.

We recently had a 'Retrospective Summary' of the CHOPARD Mille MIglia Race watches 1997 - 2014.
One of the favourite designs was the 2013 model, that is the basis of the new design.
We speculated that Chopard in-house movements would be the next evolution for the CHOPARD Mille Miglia.
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LIVE PHOTOGRAPH of CHOPARD Mille Miglia GTS Power Control by Ken Hokugo

Indeed, that speculation has become reality!  Hip Hip Hooray!

In 2015, Chopard is entirely revamped this grand classic by introducing the Mille Miglia GTS (Grand Turismo Sport) Collection.  This new collection, composed of a three-hand and date chronometer, a power reserve model and a chronograph, sees the introduction of a Chopard movement in two of the three watches.

For first time, the chronometer and power-reserve models will be equipped with a Chopard movement from the workshops of Fleurier Ebauches. The sleek, sophisticated design of these new creations rejuvenates the Classic Racing spirit embodied by the Mille Miglia collection, while remaining true to the identity codes of the models rolled out over the past 25 years.

Since 1988, Chopard has been official timekeeper of “la corsa più bella del mondo” - the annual race from Brescia to Rome and back. The Mille Miglia collection stems from the fascination for classic cars nurtured by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, co-president of Chopard. A collector and active driver, he takes part in the race each year.

Mille Miglia GTS: three models for a complete collection

These three models with their eminently masculine curves are inspired by the classic cars that took part in the race between 1940 and 1957. Their steel cases – featuring featuring a 43 mm diameter for the Automatic and Power Control versions and 44 mm for the Chrono version – are fitted with short, pointed lugs that are carefully tapered to ensure optimal comfort on the wrist, while the sporting nature of these timepieces is enhanced by facetted hands.

The first watch to be unveiled from the new line is the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control, superbly epitomising the “racing” spirit, the high performances and the superlative quality of the Mille Miglia GTS models.

A Chopard movement from the Fleurier Ebauches workshops

At Chopard, the term 'Power Control' refers to a power-reserve indicator. For the first time in its history, a Mille Miglia model is driven by a Chopard movement. Calibre 01.08-C is entirely developed, designed and assembled within the workshops of Fleurier Ebauches. It meets all the quality demands of the Mille Miglia collection and thus reflects the high standards faithfully cherished by Chopard.

The exclusive nature of this watch entirely matches that of the glorious classic cars that take part in this race. Its construction ensures the robustness that is indispensable on a model dedicated to competitive racing. Its automatic winding ensures essential ease of use. Its 60-hour power reserve enables its owner to find it still running smoothly and accurately after a period of rest.

Finally, its certification by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) testifies to the precision of its rating, a must-have attribute for Chopard watches in general and of course for racing drivers. This much-coveted statute is reflected by the “Chronometer” inscription appearing on the dial of the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control.

Contemporary aesthetic and vintage spirit for a Chopard grand classic

Dedicated to Italy’s most famous and closely followed classic car race, the Mille Miglia GTS watches are designed as wristworn auxiliary navigation instruments. The bezel features a graduated black aluminium insert accentuating the sporting nature of the Mille Mille GTS Power Control. Its black dial is a tribute to the aesthetic of vintage car dashboards.

The power-reserve indicator evokes a petrol gauge typical of the 1950s. The date aperture appears in the Mille Miglia red-arrow race logo, a nod to the numbers on the doors and bonnets of the competing cars. The lively, dynamic nature of the race as a whole is symbolised by the distinctive presence of red on the dial, particularly on the minutes track and the seconds hand of the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control. The rubber strap also recalls the racing world and draws inspiration from the Dunlop tyres of classic 1960s cars.

The Mille Miglia GTS Power Control introduces a font characteristic of the new Mille Miglia GTS collection. The dial features oversized 6 and 12 o’clock numerals painted in Superluminova and reminiscent of the dashboards of classic cars that forever preserve the spirit of the “competizione”, dear to the hearts of classic racing enthusiasts.

 
Technical details

Case:
Steel
Total diameter      43.00 mm
Thickness             11.43 mm
Water-resistant to 100 metres
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal
Steel crown
Exhibition back with screws bearing the inscriptions ‘Mille Miglia’ and ‘Brescia > Roma > Brescia’

Movement:
Mechanical self-winding movement Chopard 01.08-C
Total diameter              28.60 mm
Number of jewels         40
Power reserve approx. 60 hours
Frequency                    28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Chronometer-certified (COSC)

Dial and hands:
Matt velvet-finish black dial with white and red transfers
Superluminova-painted rhodiumed numerals and appliques
Power-reserve indicator with black and red transfers
Rhodiumed facetted hours and minutes hands
Red central seconds hand

Functions:
Hours, minutes, seconds
Date window at 3 o’clock
Power-reserve indicator at 9 o’clock

Strap and clasp:
Rubber strap inspired by 1960s Dunlop racing tyres
Steel folding clasp

Ref. 168566-3001 – Stainless steel