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Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL Chrono Split Seconds in rose gold

Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL Chrono Split Seconds in rose gold

The new Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL Chrono Split Seconds limited edition watch features an elegant rose gold case and a silver dial, which is slightly rehashed to make space for an extra -the fourth- totalizer



The fourth sub-dial, which is located at 3 o’clock, replaces the more traditional small date window. The solution not only balances the dial layout, but also lets the Swiss watch brand get rid of the fish-eye lens on the sapphire crystal.

Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL Chrono Split Seconds limited edition watch in rose gold

As you can see, without the lens, the watch’s glare-resistant crystal looks a lot cleaner drawing even more attention to the “6″ and “12″ numerals that are stenciled on it.

However, the watch’s main attraction is the quite rare split second chronograph complication. Sporting a pair of central seconds hands, the Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL Chrono Split Seconds allows you to measure either a split time or two separate events. For example, you can check performance of two cars on track or, maybe, two yachts in a sea.

Well, considering the watch’s water resistance of only 100 meters, it is not advised to use it as a maritime chronograph.

Anyway, just like all models in Chopard’s Classic Racing collection. The 1000 Miglia GT XL Chrono Split Second leaves a strong impression making you want one, regardless of the price tag (the chronograph, which is limited to 500 pieces, will probably start well above the $10,000 mark.)

Photo: Chopard

Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL Chrono Split Seconds limited edition watch specification

Price range: N/A, more than $10,000 I suppose
Movement: Automatic, 27 jewels, 28,800 bph, 500 parts
Complications: Split seconds chronograph, date
Power reserve: 42 hours
Case material: 18kt rose gold
Case size: 44 mm
Case height: 14.25 mm
Dial: Silver-colored
Water resistance: 100 m
Strap: Hand-sewn brown alligator leather strap with 18-carat rose gold folding clasp
Crystal: Sapphire, AR-coated




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November 25th, 2009 by der Uhrmacher

Posted in Swiss Watches



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