Chopard Mille Miglia 2014 Race Edition Review

KMII · 2016-10-11T01:07:48Z

KMII reviews the Chopard Mille Miglia 2014 Race Edition, detailing its daily wear, durability, and strap considerations after a year of use.

KMII

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KMII shares his experience with the Chopard Mille Miglia 2014 Race Edition, a watch that unexpectedly became his wife's daily wearer. His post offers a personal look at the watch's durability and comfort through daily use, even under the rigors of family life.

The Mille Miglia 2014 Race Edition has been my second Chopard, entering our household about one year after the LUC Chrono One. I choose my words precisely, as it also changed ownership to my wife pretty much upon entry

Even though she never had the watch on the radar, it has slowly but very surely become her daily wear watch and it is quite difficult separating her from her MM. So these days my moments with the watch are rare and far between. I can still take it to service, and occassionally, I get to take care of it, while she's engaged in non-watch friendly activities.

This was one of those moments - our daughter was very much into the playground, while mommy was in the pool (one of the few places, where the watch does not go)

This explains it being worn on the right wrist. I know quite some people do it but it is probably an aquired taste - for those infrequent right wrist watch users like myself it felt very unusual...

Good to know that I could have timed my little one over the obstacle course with absolute, COSC certified precision

And here some recent pics, showing that in spite of hard and heavy use (a small kid will somehow dictate it) it still keeps in excellent shape. And it has an excellent lume, going strong for pretty much the whole night.

The strap has come to the end of its life (one year old), which is sooner than expected but then again OK for an almost daily wearer. Wondering, whether my wife will go for another Barenia strap in dark brown, or if we should be more adventurous and go for something from the Italian flag colours (colour scheme of the watch) instead - suggestions welcome! And now the Chopard factory is fully staffed again after the summer break, meaning that the express orders get made in 14 days

So even though it hardly ever graces my wrist these days, it's gone to a 'better place'

And I at least get to see it every day

Key Points from the Discussion

The Chopard Mille Miglia 2014 Race Edition, while not an L.U.C., is appreciated for its perfect case size, Italy-themed dial, lovely numerals, and the practical date function, which the author's wife particularly values.
The Barenia leather strap, despite showing signs of wear after a year of daily use, is noted for its supreme comfort. The distressed look on the sides is considered part of its 'vintage' appeal, though the top surface is self-healing.
The watch has proven to be very durable, maintaining excellent shape and strong lume throughout the night, even with heavy daily use dictated by a small child.
The author is considering options for a new strap, debating between another dark brown Barenia or a more adventurous Italian flag-colored strap to match the watch's theme.

The Discussion

KMII

Oct 11, 2016

Really like the case size (perfect IMHO), the Italy themed dial and the lovely numerals Given that it is not a LUC, a date is a given and sadly here the date disc is not exactly the same shade as the dial. And I have to say my wife definitely appreciates the date

blomman Mr Blue

Oct 11, 2016

But it helps in argument of when to get the next one...! Very nice, your wife a have great taste! Best Blomman

KMII

Oct 11, 2016

And thanks for the compliment, as I chose the watch in the first place

KMII

Oct 11, 2016

But they often work very well on their wrists, too, so...

blomman Mr Blue

Oct 11, 2016

Now I can say I have no Vintage 1945 and need to find one for me! Best Blomman

KMII

Oct 11, 2016

Still working on establishing that logic

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