A tribute to the “most beautiful race in the world<\/p>\n
Limited to 1,000 pieces in steel, the Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition roars to life thanks to a unique engine: the new Chopard caliber 03.05-C, a chronograph movement with COSC-certified precision. Encircled by a tachometer, its dial revives the aesthetics of vintage dashboards, offering maximum legibility with its large numerals and luminescent hands. Inspired by the leather straps holding up the hoods of cars, its patinated Suportlo\u00ae calfskin strap recalls the mythical spirit of Italian racing, of which Chopard has been partner and official timekeeper since 1988. <\/p>\n
Strong historical links between Chopard and the Mille Miglia
\nThe story began in 1988, when Chopard became the partner and official timekeeper of the famous Mille Miglia classic car race. The now inseparable link between Chopard and the world of classic racing was born of Chopard co-president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele’s personal passion for classic cars and the automotive world. This shared love of fine mechanics and sporting performance has inspired a highly prized watch collection: Chopard’s Mille Miglia. With their racy design and precision mechanism, these virile watches embody the spirit of the legendary Italian competition – between elegance, performance and sportiness. Every spring, the prestigious event, named “corsa pi\u00f9 bella del mondo” by Enzo Ferrari, sees 430 crews compete over a thousand-mile (1,600 km) course through the magnificent countryside between Brescia and Rome. To mark this annual event, reserved exclusively for vehicles competing in the historic Mille Miglia, each year Chopard presents a series of dedicated limited-edition watches. <\/p>\n\n\t\t