I compared it with my 45 mm case Chopard Superfast Chrono watch

Friends,

I broke my own rules and tried the new 46 mm Mille Miglia XL 2016 Race Edition on my wrist. (I never try a watch unless I'm buying it; now look what YOU made me do)

Taking off my 45 mm Superfast Chrono, the new watch was strapped on.

I have Chinese genes and am only 176 cm (5ft 9in) tall. Actually, possibly shorter in my old age than when I was measured by the police.....

First, I mention the new strap which is very soft to the touch but tough to resist abrasions and water damage. I've been told it will look better with further "distress".

That is important because the strap comfort allows perfect adjustment tension on-the-wrist. That means the wearer does not have to struggle to crush his wrist in order to keep the watch case centred....part of the reason why large watches may look "odd".

The watch actually looked smaller that the Superfast Chrono!?!

I think that was because of three reasons:

The short, curved lugs allow the Mille Miglia XL 2016 Race Edition to 'mould' to my wrist laying flatter.

The curved 'vintage' case shape and rounded bezels make it not only look smaller but actually is smaller. Maximal width measurements taken in one plane are not representative of how the watch looks and feels.

The black colour and vintage motifs allows the watch to blend into the wrist.

I was surprised.

You will be too.....

Regards,

MTF

This message has been edited by MTF on 2016-03-23 04:50:45

Baselworld 2016: CHOPARD Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition watch

By: MTF : March 22nd, 2016-18:09

A tribute to the “world’s most beautiful race” Mille Miglia XL 2016 Race Edition ref. 168580-3001 Issued in a 1,000-piece stainless steel limited edition, the Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition throbs to the tune of a unique ‘engine’: the new Chopard Calib...

Fantastic - the first MM with an in-house chrono!

By: KMII : March 22nd, 2016-22:30

Very excited by this, since it ticks many boxes so well! The only thing I am wary about is the 46mm size but then again Chopard\'s lug design often makes them wear smaller, so I guess trying it on will tell the \'real\' size story On another note, many of...

Even with Chopard's fantastic lug design, I'm afraid that 46mm is still a little too big.

By: Luis6 : March 23rd, 2016-00:23

But it's a handsome looking watch, no doubt about that. And there are still many people who can easily pull it off.

Will need to try it myself...

By: KMII : March 23rd, 2016-00:47

Like the design very much, that strap looks superb and the new movement is a definite attraction.