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content MILLE MIGLIA passion for mechanical engineering 4 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO HISTORIQUE 30 SUPERFAST 40 ZAGATO 52 JACKY ICKX 58 “People say that lovers of fine cars also have a great weakness for fine timepieces and vice versa. In both cases, sporting elegance and outstanding performance are especially important.’’ The words spoken in 1988 by Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele – himself a dedicated classic car enthusiast – upon launching the first Mille Miglia collection, ring as true today as ever. The brand’s participation in many famous classic rallies embodies a unique relationship between Chopard and racing. The close ties between these two worlds have been strengthened ever since, largely due to the impressive number of common denominators that naturally draw them together. These include constant innovation, a tireless quest for performance and excellence, unfailing respect for traditions, the supreme importance of details – and of course a shared passion for mechanical engineering. The Classic Racing collection is made up of distinctive product ranges, each of which pays tribute in its own unique way to the world of automobiles and motorsports: Superfast, Mille Miglia, Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, Zagato and Jacky Ickx. We trust that reading these pages will stir a passionate interest, just as Chopard has been passionate about excellence since 1860. C L A SSIC R A C IN G > M I L L E M I GL I A MILLE MIGLIA racing in style. As official timekeeper and world sponsor of the Mille Miglia, the world’s most famous regularity race for classic cars, Chopard has created a collection of watches bearing the name of this prestigious event and which has become the brand’s unmistakable sporting emblem. Its unique and instantly recognisable design, together with Chopard’s ability to constantly reinvent it without ever betraying its spirit, have made this collection one of the greatest classics of contemporary watchmaking. Since 1988, Chopard has drawn the inspiration for this collection from the beauty of the wonderful cars which, once a year, fight with each other to top the rankings in the race leading from Brescia to Rome and back. 4 C L A SSIC R A C IN G > M I L L E M I GL I A Mille Miglia 2013 Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Limited edition 161292-5001 18-carat rose gold 44.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 250 Mille Miglia 2013 Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Limited edition 6 168555-3001 stainless steel 44.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 2013 CL ASSIC R ACIN G > M IL L E M IG L IA Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 168997-3001 stainless steel 44.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 158997-3001 stainless steel 44.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 9 C L A SSIC R A C IN G > M I L L E M I GL I A Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Limited edition Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Limited edition 168997-3024 stainless steel 44.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 1000 Exclusively available from Chopard Boutiques 10 178997-3001 stainless steel 44.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 250 Exclusively available from Chopard Boutiques C L A SSIC R A C IN G > M I L L E M I GL I A 12 Mille Miglia GT XL Power Control Mille Miglia GT XL Power Control Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 168457-3001 stainless steel 44.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 158457-3001 stainless steel 44.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) CL ASSIC R ACIN G > M IL L E M IG L IA Mille Miglia GT XL Power Control Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 168457-3002 stainless steel 44.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) Mille Miglia GT XL Power Control Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 158457-3002 stainless steel 44.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 15 CLASSIC R ACING > MILLE MIG LIA CL ASSIC R ACIN G > M IL L E M IG L IA Racing in style. More than a mere race, the Mille Miglia is also synonymous with la dolce vita italiana, with popular fervour and with undeniable style. These ingredients are all exuberantly featured in the design of the Mille Miglia watches and 16 make a perfect fit with their sleek curves built for performance. 17 C L A SSIC R A C IN G > M I L L E M I GL I A Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono Rosso Corsa Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Limited edition 168459-3036 titanium 44.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 1000 Exclusively available from Chopard Boutiques Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono Speed Silver Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Limited edition 168459-3041 titanium 44.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 1000 Exclusively available from Chopard Boutiques 18 C L A SSIC R A C IN G > M I L L E M I GL I A 20 Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 158459-3002 stainless steel 44.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 158459-3001 stainless steel 44.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) C L A SSIC R A C IN G > M I L L E M I GL I A Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 161268-5006 18-carat rose gold 44.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 22 168459-3001 stainless steel 44.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) CL ASSIC R ACIN G > M IL L E M IG L IA Mille Miglia Chronograph Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 168511-3001 stainless steel 42.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 42 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) Mille Miglia Chronograph Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 168511-3015 stainless steel 42.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 42 hours 28’800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 25 C L A SSIC R A C IN G > M I L L E M I GL I A CL ASSIC R ACIN G > M IL L E M IG L IA Mille Miglia Chronograph Mille Miglia Chronograph Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Mille Miglia Chronograph Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 26 158511-6001 18-carat rose gold and stainless steel 42.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 42 hours 28’800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 158511-3002 stainless steel 42.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 42 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 161274-5005 18-carat rose gold 42.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 42 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) Mille Miglia Chronograph Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 151274-5001 18-carat rose gold 42.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 42 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 27 C L A SSIC R A C IN G > M I L L E M I GL I A CL ASSIC R ACIN G > M IL L E M IG L IA Mille Miglia Chronograph Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 168511-3018 stainless steel 42.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 42 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) Exclusively available from Chopard Boutiques Mille Miglia Chronograph Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 178511-3001 stainless steel 42.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 42 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) Exclusively available from Chopard Boutiques 28 29 C L A SSIC R A C IN G > GRA ND PRI X DE M ONA C O H I S T ORI QUE GRAND PRIX DE MONACO HISTORIQUE one man, one machine. The Grand Prix de Monaco Historique is the vintage version of one of the world’s most famous Formula 1 Grand Prix races. Created in 1998 on the occasion of the 700 th anniversary of the Grimaldi family’s accession to the throne of the Principality, this race takes the same course along the roads of the Monaco state, but is intended exclusively for classic racing cars, making it an event unique in its kind. As official timekeeper of the event since 2002, Chopard has created a collection of exceptional chronographs paying tribute to the competition. Inspired by these classic cars in terms of both their finishing and their performances, all are equipped with a calibre that is chronometer-certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing institute (COSC). 30 CL ASSIC R ACIN G > G R AN D PR IX D E M O N ACO H IST O R IQ U E Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2012 Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2012 Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Limited edition Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Limited edition 161275-5004 18-carat rose gold 42.40 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 48 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 100 168992-9001 titanium and 18-carat rose gold 42.40 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 48 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 500 33 C L A SSIC R A C IN G > GRA ND PRI X DE M ONA C O H I S T ORI QUE Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2012 Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 34 168992-3032 titanium 42.40 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 48 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) CLASSIC R ACING > G R AND PR IX D E MONACO HISTOR IQUE one man, one machine. CL ASSIC R ACIN G > G R AN D PR IX D E M O N ACO H IST O R IQ U E Concentrating intensely and focused on a single-minded objective of winning the race, the driver is geared up for action. He can already see himself taking one bend after the other at breakneck speeds of up to 200 km/h. Even at the wheel of an historical F1 car, equipped with far fewer safety features than their contemporary counterparts, he is determined to outrank his rivals even at the risk of an accident. His Grand Prix de Monaco Historique awaits the starting signal. One man, one machine. 36 37 C L A SSIC R A C IN G > GRA ND PRI X DE M ONA C O H I S T ORI QUE 38 Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2010 Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2010 Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2010 Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Limited edition 168992-3031 stainless steel 42.40 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 48 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 158992-3006 stainless steel 42.40 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 48 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 161275-5003 18-carat rose gold 42.40 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 48 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 250 C L A SSIC R A C IN G > S UPE RFA S T SUPERFAST a mindset. The Superfast models are the superlative sports watches. Their imposing case gives them a powerful presence on the wrist thanks to a boldly assertive personality. Their contemporary design, their technical characteristics and their luxurious finishing place them at the very peak of the Classic Racing collection. These instinctively competitive timepieces house engines boasting performances to match their bodywork: mechanical self-winding calibres beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, and a chronometer certificate issued by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), the only official body in Switzerland authorised to guarantee the precision of a movement. 40 C L A SSIC R A C IN G > S UPE RFA S T 42 CL ASSIC R ACIN G > SU PER F AST Superfast Power Control Superfast Power Control Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 161291-5001 18-carat rose gold 45.00 mm Chopard 01.02-M, self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 60 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) 168537-3001 stainless steel 45.00 mm Chopard 01.02-M, self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 60 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) 43 chopard calibre 01.02-M Entirely designed, developed and produced by Chopard, the mechanical self- winding Chopard Calibre 01.02-M is endowed with a 60-hour power reserve and features bridges with a unique see-through engine finish. Chronometercertified by the COSC, it drives the hours, minutes, small seconds, powerreserve indicator and date display. C L A SSIC R A C IN G > S UPE RFA S T Superfast Chrono Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 46 161284-5001 18-carat rose gold 45.00 mm Chopard 03.05-M, self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 60 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) C L A SSIC R A C IN G > S UPE RFA S T Superfast Chrono Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 161276-5003 18-carat rose gold 45.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 42 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) Superfast Chrono Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency 48 168523-3001 stainless steel 45.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 42 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) CL ASSIC R ACIN G > SU PER F AST Superfast Chrono Split Second Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Limited edition 168542-3001 DLC blackened steel 45.00 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) 1000 51 C L A SSIC R A C IN G > ZA GA T O ZAGATO a shared passion. Since 1919, the Atelier founded by Ugo Zagato has been dedicated to creating distinctively designed bodywork. In almost a century of history, it has worked with the greatest car manufacturers including Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin, Bentley and the brand that most powerfully contributed to its reputation, Alfa Romeo. Having come to specialise in extreme high-end and bespoke executions, Zagato has remained an independent and family-owned company that cultivates a unique aesthetic approach. Another common denominator with Chopard is the special relationship Zagato enjoys with the Mille Miglia, which its cars have won on numerous occasions. The first was in 1928 and the most recent in 2012, and for both editions of the event the wins came with the same car, an Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 TF Zagato. It was indeed along the route of this legendary race that Chopard and Zagato began their cooperation. Exclusive, sophisticated and inherently technical by nature, the Mille Miglia Zagato is the fruit of the union between Chopard and the Milan-based bodywork specialist, as well as a tip of the hat to their shared passion for the Mille Miglia. The result is a limited edition imbued with the grand touring spirit interpreted by Zagato and the rigorous watchmaking standards upheld by Chopard. 52 Mille Miglia Zagato Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Limited edition 168550-3004 DLC blackened steel 42.50 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour 500 Exclusively available from Chopard Boutiques CL ASSIC R ACIN G > ZAG AT O Mille Miglia Zagato Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Limited edition 168550-6001 18-carat rose gold and DLC blackened steel 42.50 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 46 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour 500 Exclusively available from Chopard Boutiques 57 C L A SSIC R A C IN G > JA C K Y I C K X JACKY ICKX only victory counts. Jacky Ickx is one of the most fascinating racing drivers of the 20 th century. His career is impressive not only in terms of his many victories, but also because of the large variety of disciplines in which this exceptional sportsman distinguished himself. These included Formula 1 motor-racing, car rallies, and above all the endurance races that forged his formidable reputation – especially after winning the Le Mans 24 Hours race six times, a feat that earned him the nickname “Monsieur Le Mans”. This gifted driver is also a gentleman who has made his mark on the automobile world thanks to his fair-play and elegance. It was thus in tribute to both his human and professional qualities that Chopard chose to create a collection bearing his name. It is composed of extremely sturdy models with dials designed to be ultra-legible, even at speeds of 200 km/h, and powered by movements specially developed to handle the timing of long-duration sports competitions of up to 24 hours. racing record • • • • 58 • Formula 2 European Champion in 1967 116 Formula 1 Grand Prix races, with 8 victories and two Formula 1 World Drivers’ runner-up spots in 1969 and 1970 15 participations in the Le Mans 24 Hours race and 6 victories Two world endurance drivers’ championship titles in 1982 and 1983 Victory in the Paris-Dakar rally in 1983 1969 First victory in Le Mans… down to the wire! The 240,000 spectators are in the grandstands, the cars are lined up at an angle on one side of the track and all the drivers are preparing to rush to their speed machines and hop in. All, except one. To protest against this type of start that he viewed as dangerous and pointless within the context of a 24-hour race (with drivers hurtling off at dizzying speeds without buckling their safety belts, a precaution sometimes not taken until the end of the first relay stage), the Belgium driver decides to walk to his GT40. For Jacky remembers only too well the accident suffered by Willy Mairesse the previous year when he was caught in a hydroplaning tyre spin on Les Hunaudières straight. Without the restraint of a safety belt, Willy had been thrown from his car and severely injured. At 2 pm on June 14th 1969, Ickx therefore strolls across the track of the 24 Hours race, as the other drivers sprint ahead in order to jump into their cockpits. Two turns of a watch dial later, the Belgian wins the Le Mans race by the narrowest margin in its history: 120 metres. Never has the French expression “rien de sert de courir, il faut partir à point” – literally meaning that there is no point running when what really counts is a timely start – been so brilliantly demonstrated. A page in the history of Le Mans was thus turned and the rules were modified the following year to feature drivers already seated in the lined-up cars. CL ASSIC R ACIN G > JACKY ICKX Jacky Ickx Edition V Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Limited edition 161286-5001 18-carat rose gold 42.40 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 40 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour 500 Jacky Ickx Edition V Reference Material Diameter Movement Certification Power reserve Frequency Limited edition 168543-3001 stainless steel 42.40 mm self-winding chronometer certificate (COSC) 40 hours 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) 2000 63 CHOPARD BOUTIQUES WORLDWIDE ABU DHABI • ALMATY • AMMAN • AMSTERDAM • ARUBA • ASTANA • ATHENS BADEN BADEN • BAHRAIN • BAKU • BAL HARBOUR • BANGKOK • BANGKOK AIRPORT BARCELONA • BEIJING • BEIJING AIRPORT • BEIRUT • BERLIN • BOLOGNA • BOMBAY BUSAN • CANNES • CAPE TOWN • CASABLANCA • CHENGDU • COLOGNE • COSTA MESA • DALIAN DOHA • DUBAI • ELOUNDA BEACH • ERBIL • FLORENCE • FUKUOKA • GENEVA • GENEVA AIRPORT • GSTAAD • GUANGZHOU • HAMBURG • HANGZHOU • HANOI • HANNOVER HONG KONG • ISTANBUL • JEJU • KAOHSIUNG • KIEV • KOBE • KUALA LUMPUR KUWAIT CITY • LAS VEGAS • LONDON • LOS CABOS • MACAO • MADRID • MANILA MARBELLA • MARSEILLE • MAURITIUS • MEXICO CITY • MILAN • MONTE CARLO MOSCOW • MUNICH • MYKONOS • NANJING • NASSAU • NEW DELHI • NEW YORK ODESSA • OSAKA • PARIS • PRAGUE • RIYADH • ROME ST. 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