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Maybe Chopard Mille Miglia non-Race model from 1993/4
Please read my previous article; CLICK the following link:
CHOPARD Mille Miglia Race Watches 1997 - 2014 Retrospective
From 1997, all Mille Miglia watches had mechanical self-winding movements and Chopard started selling Annual Race Editions in limited numbered series. Prior to that, only competitors had access to Mille Miglia Race watches.
From the reference number and design cues, the reference 16/8201 watch looks like a regular model from the Mille Miglia collection. It is not the Mille Miglia 1993 nor 1994 Race Edition watch. In fact, the reference number makes 1993 launch and 1994 purchase year more likely.
It is unusual in that the fashion at that time was for the susidiary seconds counter to be at 6 o'clock position. Instead, the ref 16/8201 has seconds display at 9 o'clock.
Chopard Mille Miglia Race Watches or Souvenirs 1988 - 1995
Regards,
MTF
CALL 4 OPINION - Chopard ref 16/8201
Dear all I came across a very hidden Chopard reference of the early Mille Miglia days from around 1994, if I'm not mistaken. Pic credit: ebay Some facts: /ca 37mm SS casing /Automatic ETA movement /Small second and date complication /Famously shaped hands...
Cannot help you with the details...
But have been looking at watches from the 1990s recently and this is an interesting example. Have found it difficult to research Chopard watches prior to the entry of the LUC line online, though - few sources. I am sure MTF can help If you do pull the tri...
It is difficult indeed, but the more we post here, the easier it will get, don't you think?
I have seen the watch weeks ago and tried to get rid of the idea saying to myself that it is not really on my list. However, I always remember its charm and exclusivity. How many times we see such off-centered small seconds and who lend these hands to Cho...
Absolutely agree with you :)
Part of the reason why we are here A bit like a joint archaeological project As for not being on the list, I know exactly what you mean. But as they say, while waiting for Ms. Right, there is no harm in having fun with Ms. Wrongs, too
you are on a slippery slope my friend...
..the more you resist, the harder it will be Looks like an interesting model, knowing your love for Chopard I guess you already made up your mind..
Acrtually I think of the watch on a blue strap complementing the blue hands...
It is a very simple watch, but I just can't let go of the idea that I think that the particular offer is a little bit pricy if compared to more complicated watches you could get. On the other side, it is very tempting to catch some Chopard rarity like tha...
Maybe Chopard Mille Miglia non-Race model from 1993/4
Please read my previous article; CLICK the following link: CHOPARD Mille Miglia Race Watches 1997 - 2014 Retrospective From 1997, all Mille Miglia watches had mechanical self-winding movements and Chopard started selling Annual Race Editions in limited nu...
Increasing ref numbers for increasing year numbers
Dear MTF, it makes pretty much sense, how you explain that model ref is from year '93ish. Just for curiosity, I'll explore if this is still applicable today. It can surely be stated that 16/8201, 16/8182 and 16/8211 have the same casing. Did you ever hand...
Modern Chopard model reference numbering is a mystery
kolosstt, Modern Chopard model reference numbering is a State secret I cannot work it out. Maybe because they have now reached the stage when certain significant anniversaries and dates have been reserved. 1860 Foundation year, 1937 Relocation to Geneva, ...
It's one of those early Chopards where
they hadn't found 'their voice' yet. It doesn't have any Chopard DNA yet... as I see it, anyway. Came out of the oven too soon...
Some may conisider that a good reason to be a desired collectible
Mostel, Like the early 1960s VW Beetle with small taillight is more desirable than the big taillight later model or DC comics from the "Golden Age" are more sought after than the "Silver Age", for the avid Chopard collector, a watch from the 1990s before ...
Desirability by rarity
Good point MTF, one of the major attractions with these watches would be how seldom they are. It seems natural that product DNA is changing, which even applies to design icons like a the Porsche 911. Change can be in both ways, the better or the worse, an...
Thank you
Although I don't see the similarity between icons like a Beetle and early Chopards... I always appreciate your point of view!