Chopard Mille Miglia Speed Black Power Control Automatic

Marking the 150th Anniversary of the brand, the Swiss watch making company has revealed a new Chopard Mille Miglia Speed Black Power Control limited edition of their Mille Miglia GT XL Power Reserve COSC-certified chronometer watch.

This is the first Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Power Reserve version that I actually like. While the normal editions of the timepiece look somehow cheap, this DLC-coated beast with its black and orange color theme of the dial looks a lot more expensive and mature, if you will. To achieve this effect, Chopard has also amputated the large Arabic numeral “12″ and the small “1000 Miglia” tag from the 3 o’clock.

Although covered with a traditional magnifying lens, the date window seems to be rather small. In fact, numerals on this indicator are smaller than numerals on the chapter ring, especially when it comes to double-digit numbers.

The trademark Dunlop tire-inspired rubber strap is still here, but, thankfully, the Chopard Mille Miglia Speed Black Power Control comes with a free and easy to install black calf leather strap, embellished with contrast orange stitching.

In its press release Chopard curtly says that the watch is powered by an automatic movement without going into further details. However, I can assume that the movement in question is a COSC-certified ETA A07.161 base caliber that features Etachron regulator and is superior to devices installed in the Glycine Incursore Power Reserve DLC military-style watch and the Longines Master Collection Power Reserve model.

Being 36.60 mm in diameter and about 7.90 mm in height, the movement demands a generously proportioned body and Chopard is actually happy to provide the caliber with twice the living space it actually needs. The watch is supplied in stainless steel case 44 mm in diameter and 14.2 mm in height. One must admit, however, that the watch looks quite nice on a normal wrist.

Unfortunately, the model’s total production run is limited to mere 150 pieces and all the party is destined to go on sale to the Hour Glass network of boutiques located in Singapore. Well, there is still chance that some of these beauties will surface on eBay.
Photos: Chopard

Chopard Mille Miglia Speed Black Power Control watch specification:

Price range: N/A
Movement: ETA A07.161, automatic, COSC-certified chronometer, 36.60 mm in diameter, 7.90 mm in height
Functions: Power reserve, date
Power reserve: 46 hours
Case material: Stainless steel in black DLC coating
Bezel material: Stainless steel in black DLC coating
Bezel shape: Round
Case size: 44 mm
Case height: 14.2 mm
Dial: Black
Numerals: Arabic
Hands: Steel
Water resistance: 100 m
Strap: Black rubber
Crystal: Sapphire
Case back: N/A