This piece in the Chopard Mille Miglia GTS collection differs from the three-hand Automatic and the Power Control, which have in-house Chopard movements, because the Chrono has a third-party movement, the ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph calibre, providing 48 hours power reserve, and a COSC-certified chronometer. The Chrono is a millimetre wider than the other two at 44 mm, thicker at 13.97 mm. The solid caseback is marked with the Mille Miglia logo and the lettering “Brescia > Roma > Brescia.” The case is water-resistant to 100 metres.
Motor-racing references
The motor-racing spirit of the watch is reinforced by the tyre-tread rubber strap, the Mille Miglia red arrow logo, and the chronograph pushers that resemble car pedals.
Movement
The Valjoux 7750 movement by ETA is one of the most frequently-used chronograph movements, with a coulisse-lever system for starting, stopping and resetting the chronograph, instead of the column wheel. The major difference between the two systems is that in the lever-operated movement, the buttons require more force to press. The coulisse-lever system requires less precision in the manufacture of the levers and springs and so costs much less to build.
Reference, price and availability
The Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Chrono is available in three references:
Reference 168571-3001, stainless steel, rubber strap, price 6,600 Swiss francs / £6,800 / €6,200 / $7,430
Reference 158571-3001, stainless steel, steel bracelet, price 7,980 Swiss francs / £5,800 / €7,490 / $8,980
Reference 161293-5001, gold, rubber strap, 21,000 Swiss francs / £15,250 / €19,700 / $23,630
