Collection

Mille Miglia

Each year, in tribute to the most prestigious of the classic open-road races, new models join Chopard’s emblematic Mille Miglia Race Edition chronograph watch collection. New vintages bring new liveries, but the codes that Chopard instils into the identity of this sporting collection remain unchanged: masculine elegance, mechanical precision, watchmaking performance, racing ergonomics – all dedicated to the beauty of driving.

Design

Inspired by the automotive world

Perpetually yet always subtly different, every new interpretation of the Mille Miglia Collection reflects the codes of masculine elegance, featuring refinement applied to all areas and highlighting a love of fine mechanics. All are characterised by three technical pillars – legibility, precision and grip – representing tokens of optimal racing performance.

Strap & Buckles

Black rubber strap with moisture-wicking lining and tread pattern or rich brown calfskin leather. Redesigned pin buckles in Lucent Steel™.

Dial

Ultra legible dials with prominent white minutes tracks and tachymeter scales. Preserving strong cues from the automotive world, the 2023 Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph watches are available with dials in four colours inspired by the paintwork and interiors of classic cars: Verde Chiaro (light green), Rosso Amarena (cherry red), Nero Corsa (racing black) and Grigio-Blue (grey blue).

Pushers & Crown

Slip-resistant knurled pushers creating a motif recalling brake pedals. The crown features more notches to enhance the grip.

Lugs

Welded lugs on either end of the case demonstrate Chopard’s fine craftsmanship.

Identity

A 35-year partnership

Chopard has been inextricably linked with the automobile world since it became world sponsor and official timekeeper of Italy’s celebrated 1000 Miglia in 1988. This long partnership has seen the creation of 35 watches in the Mille Miglia collection, all capturing the essence and spirit of what Enzo Ferrari called ‘the most beautiful race in the world’.

"The 1000 Miglia is a demanding race that requires constant attention and tolerates no imprecision. It is all about transmitting, as well as teaching, sharing and accompanying, in order to help avoid potential pitfalls and lead the car to victory."

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele

Movement

Certified movement

With a 54-hour power reserve and a stop-second function, this self-winding mechanical chronometer-certified chronograph movement, ticks at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz). It features central hours and minute hands , small seconds and a date display, all exemplifying Chopard's characteristic precision and elegance.

Ambassador

Jacky Ickx

Motor racing legend and Chopard Ambassador Jacky Ickx first became acquainted with Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele when the pair drove together in the 1989 1000 Miglia. Fast forward 34 years and more than 15 1000 Miglia races and that original meeting has developed into the firmest of friendships, with the effortlessly elegant Jacky Ickx having very much become part of the Chopard family.

Meet our Artisans

Our mains d'art

Thanks to its independence and the integration of its various professions, Chopard performs all the production and assembly stages of the collection within its own watchmaking workshops, from movement to bracelet and including components as well as the case.

Creations

Explore the collection

All Mille Miglia watches