Pre-Baselworld 2015: CHOPARD Mille Miglia GTS Power Control LIVE Picture

Mar 09, 2015,18:52 PM
 

CHOPARD Mille Miglia GTS Power Control LIVE Photo


CHOPARD announced a new Watch Collection on 9th March 2015, that will be seen later at Baselworld 2015.
PuristSPro is pleased to bring you a LIVE PICTURE of the new CHOPARD Mille Miglia GTS Power Control watch, in addition to the official photographs.


We recently had a 'Retrospective Summary' of the CHOPARD Mille MIglia Race watches 1997 - 2014.
One of the favourite designs was the 2013 model, that is the basis of the new design.
We speculated that Chopard in-house movements would be the next evolution for the CHOPARD Mille Miglia.
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LIVE PHOTOGRAPH of CHOPARD Mille Miglia GTS Power Control by Ken Hokugo


Indeed, that speculation has become reality!  Hip Hip Hooray!

In 2015, Chopard is entirely revamped this grand classic by introducing the Mille Miglia GTS (Grand Turismo Sport) Collection.  This new collection, composed of a three-hand and date chronometer, a power reserve model and a chronograph, sees the introduction of a Chopard movement in two of the three watches.


For first time, the chronometer and power-reserve models will be equipped with a Chopard movement from the workshops of Fleurier Ebauches. The sleek, sophisticated design of these new creations rejuvenates the Classic Racing spirit embodied by the Mille Miglia collection, while remaining true to the identity codes of the models rolled out over the past 25 years.





Since 1988, Chopard has been official timekeeper of “la corsa più bella del mondo” - the annual race from Brescia to Rome and back. The Mille Miglia collection stems from the fascination for classic cars nurtured by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, co-president of Chopard. A collector and active driver, he takes part in the race each year.







Mille Miglia GTS: three models for a complete collection







These three models with their eminently masculine curves are inspired by the classic cars that took part in the race between 1940 and 1957. Their steel cases – featuring featuring a 43 mm diameter for the Automatic and Power Control versions and 44 mm for the Chrono version – are fitted with short, pointed lugs that are carefully tapered to ensure optimal comfort on the wrist, while the sporting nature of these timepieces is enhanced by facetted hands.






The first watch to be unveiled from the new line is the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control, superbly epitomising the “racing” spirit, the high performances and the superlative quality of the Mille Miglia GTS models.


A Chopard movement from the Fleurier Ebauches workshops

At Chopard, the term 'Power Control' refers to a power-reserve indicator. For the first time in its history, a Mille Miglia model is driven by a Chopard movement. Calibre 01.08-C is entirely developed, designed and assembled within the workshops of Fleurier Ebauches. It meets all the quality demands of the Mille Miglia collection and thus reflects the high standards faithfully cherished by Chopard.





The exclusive nature of this watch entirely matches that of the glorious classic cars that take part in this race. Its construction ensures the robustness that is indispensable on a model dedicated to competitive racing. Its automatic winding ensures essential ease of use. Its 60-hour power reserve enables its owner to find it still running smoothly and accurately after a period of rest.

Finally, its certification by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) testifies to the precision of its rating, a must-have attribute for Chopard watches in general and of course for racing drivers. This much-coveted statute is reflected by the “Chronometer” inscription appearing on the dial of the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control.


Contemporary aesthetic and vintage spirit for a Chopard grand classic

Dedicated to Italy’s most famous and closely followed classic car race, the Mille Miglia GTS watches are designed as wristworn auxiliary navigation instruments. The bezel features a graduated black aluminium insert accentuating the sporting nature of the Mille Mille GTS Power Control. Its black dial is a tribute to the aesthetic of vintage car dashboards.






The power-reserve indicator evokes a petrol gauge typical of the 1950s. The date aperture appears in the Mille Miglia red-arrow race logo, a nod to the numbers on the doors and bonnets of the competing cars. The lively, dynamic nature of the race as a whole is symbolised by the distinctive presence of red on the dial, particularly on the minutes track and the seconds hand of the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control. The rubber strap also recalls the racing world and draws inspiration from the Dunlop tyres of classic 1960s cars.

The Mille Miglia GTS Power Control introduces a font characteristic of the new Mille Miglia GTS collection. The dial features oversized 6 and 12 o’clock numerals painted in Superluminova and reminiscent of the dashboards of classic cars that forever preserve the spirit of the “competizione”, dear to the hearts of classic racing enthusiasts.


 
Technical details


Case:
Steel
Total diameter      43.00 mm
Thickness             11.43 mm
Water-resistant to 100 metres
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal
Steel crown
Exhibition back with screws bearing the inscriptions ‘Mille Miglia’ and ‘Brescia > Roma > Brescia’






Movement:
Mechanical self-winding movement Chopard 01.08-C
Total diameter              28.60 mm
Number of jewels         40
Power reserve approx. 60 hours
Frequency                    28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Chronometer-certified (COSC)

Dial and hands:
Matt velvet-finish black dial with white and red transfers
Superluminova-painted rhodiumed numerals and appliques
Power-reserve indicator with black and red transfers
Rhodiumed facetted hours and minutes hands
Red central seconds hand


Functions:
Hours, minutes, seconds
Date window at 3 o’clock
Power-reserve indicator at 9 o’clock

Strap and clasp:
Rubber strap inspired by 1960s Dunlop racing tyres
Steel folding clasp

Ref. 168566-3001 – Stainless steel




This message has been edited by MTF on 2015-03-09 18:57:53


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This is a HUGE day for Chopard!

 
 By: CaliforniaJed : March 9th, 2015-21:28
The presence of the Fleurier Ebauches movement in the Mile Miglia truly brings this watch to a new and exciting level for me. And the movement looks quite beautiful. I now want to compare it to, for instance the movement in the 1937, to see what might be ... 

Here is a shot of the L.U.C 01.01-L for comparison.

 
 By: CaliforniaJed : March 9th, 2015-21:43
And immediately below is the new 01.08 -C of the Mille Miglia: We can definitely see the similarities. One obvious difference is that the 01.01.-L is marked "L.U.C", while the 01.08-C is not. We know that the former begins life in the FLeurier Ebauches fa...  

Compare with 2013 version of Mille Miglia

 
 By: MTF : March 9th, 2015-23:09
The new 2015,CHOPARD Mille Miglia GTS seems derived from the 2013 model. Me LIKE the design motifs and can't wait for the 2015 MM GTS Chronograph despite the lack of a Chopard movement....yet 2013 Mille Miglia Race Edition watch 2015 Mille Miglia GTS Powe...  

A Mille Miglia to enter the wish list ...

 
 By: nilomis : March 10th, 2015-05:17
I love the Mille Miglia history but I was waiting to Chopard to release one that could "sing" to me. This one is very desirable with this in house movement. Cheers, Nilo

Best Chopard Mille Miglia watch for now....until....

 
 By: MTF : March 10th, 2015-05:56
Nilo, The Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Power Control watch is currently the "Top Mille Miglia watch" with in-house movement. It has a subtle 'minor complication' and it is fun to watch the "fuel tank". Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Chronograph movement is outsourc...  

A very bold statement with Chopard class and

 
 By: timerider : March 10th, 2015-13:03
now the in house movement. Irresistible for MM collectors and car buffs alike. I am keen to see the chronograph. Congratulations to the whole Chopard team! Best to all, Tim

With the clues from the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control

 
 By: MTF : March 10th, 2015-19:32
timerider, Maybe you can imagine what the Mille Miglia GTS Chronograph would look like? There are strong visual cues shown in the 2013 Mille Miglia Race watch and the 2015 Mille Miglia GTS Power Contol watch. An evolution from the 2013 model seem logical.... 

Happy that it turned out like it turned out

 
 By: kolosstt : March 10th, 2015-17:07
All in all a wonderful new piece that we are seeing here. One of the first things I was searching for: Bezel with aluminium inlay. Looks good and sounds interesting. Maybe one step prior ceramic inlay? No - hardly this time Basel, for now that's it and th... 

We patrol the fora like Roman centurions....

 
 By: MTF : March 10th, 2015-17:33
...to maintain secrecy ;) MTF

This a fantastic release!!!

 
 By: AlexSunrise : March 10th, 2015-17:58
Thank you MTF and Ken for sharing it with us! Could the Pro One line be brought back to life using these new cases and ebauches? Only time will tell, but it would be sweet having a dive watch with the design codes of this MM GTS. Chapeau, Chopard and keep... 

Interesting thought about the Pro One, Alex.

 
 By: CaliforniaJed : March 10th, 2015-20:37
Because that was an LUC watch, I would be surprised to see it come back with this movement, but I could certainly see a dive watch (or other sport watches) spring to life with movements from the Fleurier Ebauches facility. Don\'t you think?

Absolutely, Jed

 
 By: AlexSunrise : March 11th, 2015-10:07
Nowadays, I do not think an L.U.C. dive watch would serve the image the brand is trying to convey of their offering in that segment. From my eyes in L.U.C. you have the classic horology with or without complications, and then you have the experimental bra... 

Question of how to...

 
 By: kolosstt : March 11th, 2015-14:30
differ from the market? I mean any idea of a Chopard diver's watch is for me a question of being different than a crowded market. The LUC Pro One, especially Cadence LE, is a wonderful watch in my eyes. Readability of the dial is certainly a highlight, an... 

I agree. There is an opportunity for Chopard to expand its use of these movements.

 
 By: CaliforniaJed : March 11th, 2015-20:57
Which is exactly why they built Fleurier Ebauches. I would love to see Chopard develop a robust, workhorse tool watch with this movement -- a case and dial that would compete with Rolex and Omega in fit and finish, with a Fleurier Ebauches movement. Best,... 

Chopard Pro One re-mix?

 
 By: MTF : March 10th, 2015-21:00
Another blast-from-the-past request for a re-edition of the LUC Pro One Diver watch from the early 'noughties' (2002). The rubber strap had a 'waves' motif. Black or White dial variants of the LUC Pro One were offered. LUC 4.96 movement had a tungsten all...  

Thanks for the trip down memory lane, MTF...

 
 By: AlexSunrise : March 11th, 2015-09:57
Dear Melvyn, Your quick recap on the short lived Pro One is appreciated. Now, the questions you raise are valid ones, and somehow related to one another. Here is my take… If re-issued should it use a Ebauche Fleurier movement?? I believe so. Although I do...