The Mille Miglia endurance race was revived as a road rally event in 1982. Nowadays, timing rather than speed is of the essence for the enthusiasts from around the world who race their vintage cars, dating from 1927 to 1957. This magnificent parade of classic machines has earned the Mille Miglia the reputation of being the “the most beautiful road race in the world”.

As a main sponsor and official timekeeper of this most beautiful road race for 21 years, Geneva-based luxury watch manufacturer Chopard released its 1000 Miglia GT XL Split Seconds, to pay tribute to Mille Miglia. Passion, performance and precision are just a few of the striking similarities between automotive engineering and mechanical watchmaking. The 1000 Miglia collection links these two worlds and perfectly represents the spirit of classic racing car events.

The Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL Split Seconds features a stainless steel case or 18K rose gold case depending on the version, bearing a COSC-certification as a chronometer. An anti-reflection sapphire crystal protects the dial in silver or white. The screw-down crown fitted in the case comfirms a outstanding resistance, and the bezel surrounding the dial carries a set of tachometer scale. The new model symbols a striking balance of functionality and extreme-sport style. Date, chrono, intermediate times, 30-minute counter and 12-hour counter, as well as hours, minutes and small second, complete time information on the full-packed dial, though it is with generous diameter of 44mm.

A Swiss automatic (base ETA 7750) serves for movement in Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL Split Seconds. It features 27 jewels, frequency at 28,800 bph, a power reserve of 42 hours and split seconds complication. Two versions have been released : one is in a 18K rose gold case with a white dial, while the other features a stainless steel case and a silver dial. They are limited to 500 pieces each.