Mille Miglia Chronograph by Chopard (limited edition)

1000 pcs limited edition

Automatic movement powered by ETA 2894

37 Jewels, 28,800 Vibrations Per Hour (VPH), 45 hours of power reserve

Stainless steel case, 40mm

Produced in a limited edition in 1999, this watch is named Mille Miglia in honour of Italian vintage car rally which is held annually in Brescia, Italy.

As I look at the dial of this watch, I am immediately captivated by the silver dial with perlage decoration. Next thing that caught my attention is the blued steel hands. Blue steel is produced when steel is heated to varying high temperatures to acheive different shades of blue.

Turn the watch around and you will see the limited edition number and the movement. The exhibition back is another plus point in this watch, allowing the wearer to view the nicely decorated movement when desired. Though not the most complex of chronograph movements, it has a nicely decorated rotor.

The strap that comes original to this watch is a rubber strap which has the threadings similar to a racing tyre which is well suited for this watch. I find this a very attractive all occasion watch which has many nice details suitable for both men & women.