Chopard Mille Miglia Fair Now Underway at Chopard Boutiques Nationwide | CHOPARD
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July 23, 2015

Chopard Mille Miglia Fair Now Underway at Chopard Boutiques Nationwide | CHOPARD


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Expressing Chopard's Passion for Motorsports


Mille Miglia New Collection Fair


The Mille Miglia is, for those in the know, the pinnacle of classic car racing, and it's called "the most beautiful race in the world" due to the stellar lineup of cars that compete. Chopard has, for many years, developed a collection bearing the Mille Miglia name. To coincide with the arrival of its 2015 new models in Japan, a fair is being held at Chopard boutiques.

Text by KAWADA Akinori




Embodying the World of Classic Car Racing


Chopard is a brand that pours passionate energy into the world of motorsports, and has served as the official timekeeper and sponsor of the Mille Miglia since 1988.

This race was held on public roads in Italy from 1927 to 1957, and its name derives from the fact that the distance covered was 1000 miles (Mille Miglia in Italian). Since 1977, it has been mandatory to use cars from that era to participate, and it was revived as a rally-style classic car race. It is called "the most beautiful race in the world" because a large number of genuine vintage cars compete.



Furthermore, Chopard's involvement goes beyond a mere contractual partnership. Chopard's Co-President, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, is so passionate that he personally drives classic cars from the era in the race.

As such, the collection released annually under the "Mille Miglia" name is of an exceptionally high caliber, featuring models that are steeped in the world of the Mille Miglia.


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To mark the start of deliveries for the 2015 new Mille Miglia models, the "Mille Miglia New Collection Fair" is currently being held at Chopard boutiques nationwide until August 31st.

The newly announced "Mille Miglia GTS" series comprises three models: the "Automatic," a three-hand chronometer with a date display; the "Power Control," a power reserve model; and the "Chrono," a chronograph model. Notably, the "Automatic" and "Power Control" are the first to be equipped with Chopard movements manufactured in-house at the Fleurier Ébauches workshops. While inheriting a classical and elegant style, the design now more strongly evokes the spirit of motorsport models, embodying the world of the Mille Miglia.

Purchasers of Mille Miglia products during this period will receive an exclusive Chopard original gift. For watch enthusiasts who consider themselves car aficionados, why not take this opportunity to step into the world of classic cars with Chopard's Mille Miglia?

Mille Miglia New Collection Fair
Period: Until Monday, August 31, 2015
Participating Stores: All Chopard Boutiques
Content: Exhibition and sale of the 2015 new "Mille Miglia GTS" models
Original gift presented to purchasers of "Mille Miglia" products during the period

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Mille Miglia GTS Power Control
Case: Stainless steel
Diameter: 43mm
Thickness: 11.43mm
Movement: Self-winding (Cal. Chopard 01.08-C)
Power Reserve: 60 hours
Functions: Power reserve indicator, date display
Strap: Black rubber
Water Resistance: 100m
Price: ¥745,200




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Mille Miglia GTS Chrono
Case: Stainless steel
Diameter: 44mm
Thickness: 13.79mm
Movement: Self-winding
Power Reserve: 48 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock, 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers, tachymeter, date display
Strap: Black rubber
Water Resistance: 100m
Price: ¥831,600




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Mille Miglia 2015 Race Edition
Case: Stainless steel
Diameter: 43mm
Thickness: 11.43mm
Movement: Self-winding (Cal. Chopard 01.08-C)
Power Reserve: 60 hours
Functions: Power reserve indicator, date display
Strap: Black Barenia calfskin strap with red stitching
Water Resistance: 100m
Limited Edition: 1000 pieces
Price: ¥783,000




Inquiries


Chopard Japan Press


Tel. 03-5524-8922


http://www.chopard.com




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