Chopard Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono Split Seconds watch. The embodiment of sporting sophistication and aesthetic elegance: Chopard Watches has successfully melded two sometimes paradoxical features to endow the Chopard Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono Split Seconds watchk with a unique strength both in character and endurance.

The case, in 18kt rose gold, measures 44mm x 14.2mm. It has double sapphire crystals and is water resistant to 100 meters. Movement is a Swiss automatic with 27 jewels, beating at 28,800 bph and with a power reserve of 42 hours (base ETA 7750) with split seconds complication. Additionally Chopard has made sure it is COSC-certified as a chronometer.

The association of rose gold and DLC blackened steel lends this model a distinctive dimension based on the power of contrasts. Chronometer-certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), its chronograph movement will appeal to connoisseurs of fine mechanical engineering – whether expressed in watches or cars.

Contrasts and elegance: such are the immediate twin impressions exuded by the Chopard Watches Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono Split Seconds. The gentle warmth of 18-carat rose gold on the bezel, pushers and crown makes a striking contrast with the sporting dynamics of the case in DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) blackened steel. Teamed with a black dial and the prominent natural black rubber strap with its 1960s Dunlop Racing tire-tread motif, these effects confer an incredible sense of rugged reliability on the exceptional mechanical marvel.

The Chopard watch company has limited this to a unique 500 pieces.

The embodiment of sporting sophistication and aesthetic elegance: Chopard has successfully melded two sometimes paradoxical features to endow the 1000 Miglia GT XL Chrono Speed Black with a unique strength of character. The association of rose gold and DLC blackened steel lends this model a distinctive dimension based on the power of contrasts. Chronometer-certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), its chronograph movement will appeal to connoisseurs of fine mechanical engineering – whether expressed in watches or cars.

Contrasts and elegance: such are the immediate twin impressions exuded by the 1000 Miglia GT XL Chrono Speed Black. The gentle warmth of 18-carat rose gold on the bezel, pushers and crown makes a striking contrast with the sporting dynamics of the case in DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) blackened steel. Teamed with a black dial and the prominent natural black rubber strap with its 1960s Dunlop Racing tire-tread motif, these effects confer an incredible sense of rugged reliability on the exceptional mechanical marvel.

Water-resistant to a depth of 100 meters, the generous 44 mm-diameter case is in DLC blackened steel. This revolutionary process gives steel an exceptional resistance. Its hardness protects it from scratching and guarantees it will stand the test of time.

In addition to the chronograph function with its central seconds hand, the minute counter at 12 o’clock and the hour counter at 6 o’clock, the self-winding movement chronometer-certified by the COSC also drives central hour and minute hands, small seconds at 9 o’clock and a date display through a window at 3 o’clock. The split-level counters along with the oversized 6 and 12 o’clock numerals transferred beneath the sapphire crystal create an impressive overall sense of depth and relief. The tachometric scale engraved on the bezel and the streamlined pushers further reinforce the sporting appearance of this horological “speed machine”, reserved for a privileged group of just 500 individuals.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Case:
Blackened (DLC) scratch-resistant steel
18-carat rose gold bezel
Total diameter 44.00 mm
Thickness 14.50 mm
Water-resistant to 100 metres
Glare-resistant sapphire crystal (with white transferred 12 and 6 o’clock numerals)
18-carat rose gold integrated rectangular pushers
Screw-lock crown in 18-carat rose gold
Transparent case-back
“Speed Black” transfer on case-back crystal

Movement:
Self-winding
Number of jewels 25
Power reserve approx. 48 hours
Frequency 28,800 vph
Total diameter 37.20 mm
Stop seconds during time setting
Bridges adorned with “Côtes de Genève”
Chronometer-certified (COSC)

Dial and hands:
Black dial
Large Arabic 6 and 12 o’clock numerals transferred beneath the sapphire crystal
Gilt hour and minute hands
Central red-tipped gilt sweep seconds hand

It’s nice to see that Chopard has taken a nice new twist. These floating diamonds are seen more on their woman’s watches and it’s nice to see they are now bringing them to the men’s watches as well.

Powerful, contemporary and trendy. Three words to define the very first Happy Sport Chrono on a steel bracelet. With its bold lines and five mobile diamonds decorating the dial, this timepiece will delight strong-minded women who appreciate sport chic adapted to an active lifestyle.

Movement: Quartz
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date and chronograph
Case: Steel. Rotating bezel.
Dial: Grey with five mobile diamonds. Hour, minute and seconds counters at 2, 10 and 6 o’clock respectively. Date window at 4.30.
Bracelet/Strap: Steel with folding clasp

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Happy Sport Chrono Steel

Chopard Luxury Watches has opened a new boutique in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. With dimensions of approximately 630 square meters, this new store is Chopard’s largest boutique in the world, pointing to the extraordinary development of this new luxury center in the Middle East.

We know that Chopard luxury watches have a unique designs and even in this low market we are happy to see that they are moving forward and opening a new center.

The boutique has a section for its Haute Joaillerie collection, a section for men that includes the Haute Horlogerie L.U.C watches, another section for women’s watches and jewellery and one for accessories.

“This project was very dear to me and I am pleased that Chopard’s creations can now be displayed as they deserve in Abu Dhabi” said Chopard’s Co-President, Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele.

It is also quite exciting to see the mix of the old and new fashion. I must admit that i prefer a custom suit over robes.

Luxury Chopard Watches

Chopard’s Strike One is called a watch for a watch connoisseur in Men’s Vogue

This limited, numbered edition of 100 watches is for the connoisseur who appreciates small details. Over a period of several minutes the mechanism of this piece stores the energy required to wind a small hammer.

This hammer strikes a gong on the hour, and you can view the action through a window at the top of the watch. For those who prefer stealth, a silent mode is also available. The Strike One has a impressive 65-hour power reserve and a black, hand-sewn strap of alligator leather. Hour markers, numerals and hands are crafted in pink gold.

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Louis-Ulysse Chopard, a hereditary watchmaker, opened the first Chopard watchmaking workshop in 1860 (at the age of 24) in a small town of Sonvilier located in the Swiss Jura Mountains. Having maintained his family horological traditions, Louis-Ulysse concentrated on developing precise pocket watches and chronometers based upon innovative ideas.

In the 1960-s the Chopard Company was headed by Paul-Andre Chopard, Paul-Andre was the last master watchmaker who maintained the horological roots of the family . His sons followed another career and refused to manage the business. Paul-Andre agreed to sell the business to Karl Scheufele. Mr. Scheufele inherited his family’s jewelry business in Pforzheim, Germany. The new head of the company gained significant experience in both watch and jewelry making. He contributed to modernization of the company and added the jewelry segment into the Chopard watch production.

In 1975 the Chopard factory moved from the center of Geneva to Meyrin-Geneva. It marked a new stage for the company as it started producing ladies’ and jewelry timepieces. In 1976 Chopard introduced the Happy Diamonds collection. Watches from the collection featured mobile diamonds that floated freely between two transparent sapphire crystals.

In 1980 the Chopard Company debuted with sports watches on leather straps. The range of Happy Diamonds watches was enlarged by jewelry pieces. The first Chopard boutiques were opened in Hong Kong, Geneva and Vienna in the 1980-s.

In 1988 Chopard established the cooperation with the Mille Miglia, an annual Italian rally where vintage and classic cars take part. To mark the partnership, Chopard has maintained the tradition of developing a new special edition Mille Miglia timepiece every year.

The Chopard Happy Sport collection appeared in 1993. In 1996, the Chopard Company opened its independent movement factory in Fleurier. The first Chopard in-house movement was named L.U.C. It served as a base for other Chopard independently produced movements.

In 1998 the Company partnered with the annual Cannes International Film Festival. In 2000 the beginning of the new millennium was marked by the introduction of the Chopard L.U.C Quattro watch, powered by a technically advanced caliber with four barrels – an innovation that provided 9-day power reserve.

In 2001 the horology world was joined by the Chopard L.U.C Tonneau watch powered by the first-ever tonneau-shaped self-winding movement with off-centered micro-rotor. In 2002 Chopard new Golden Diamonds concept enlarged the jewelry range.

In 2003 the Chopard Tourbillon watch enlarged the Manufacture’s L.U.C. range and the Happy Spirit collection was born. In 2004 the Company unveiled the L.U.C. Regulateur watch and the Butterfly jewelry pieces collection. In 2005, Chopard presented the Copacabana and Golden Diamonds collections and introduced the L.U.C. Lunar 1. The brand became a part of the sailing world, having initiated the Grand Prix Chopard Decision 35 sailing regatta. In 2006 the company celebrated the 30th anniversary of Happy Diamonds watch collection and the 10th anniversary of the movement factory in Fleurier.

Mr. Scheufele is still the president of the Chopard Company. He has kept the Company as a family business. In the 1990s his children joined the business. Caroline Scheufele is the head of the jewelry division, while Karl-Friedrich manages the watchmaking department.

Chopard holds three production sites located in Geneva, Fleurier in Switzerland and Pforzheim in Germany. The Company has organized its products distribution through 13 subsidiaries placed all over the world. In addition, the brand has opened over 90 brand boutiques.

By 2007, the United States had Chopard boutiques in New York, Beverly Hills, South Coast Plaza, Bal Harbour, Palm Beach, Honolulu, Natick, and Houston. A 9th boutique will open in Boston in 2008, and in San Francisco in 2008, as well.

 Watch collections

The Chopard Company has developed a variety of watch collections, including quartz and mechanical timepieces, gem-set and technically complicated models, classic and sporty ones. The list of the leading Chopard collections is the following: Mille Miglia, L.U.C., Happy Diamonds, Happy Sport, Happy Spirit, Classiques, and Haute Horlogerie.

Chopard Mille Miglia watch collection comprises mechanical timepieces of sporty style. These timepieces appeared as a result of the brand’s partnership with Italian car rally, the Mille Miglia. The Chopard Happy Sport ladies’ collection features timepieces that unite sporty style with precious stones and bright colors. The L.U.C collection features massive sporty-styled chronometers and elegant classy men’s watches.

 Charity

Chopard has contributed to the development of medical research, taken part in different charitable events and helped a number of foundations, including the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Chopard has continuously cooperated in fight against AIDS with Sir Elton John who established the foundation in 1993 and still holds the post of its Chairman. The brand launches limited-edition Elton John watches to benefit the foundation. Chopard co-sponsors the charity events annually held by the foundation – Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party, White Tie & Tiara Ball and An Enduring Vision.

Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele, presently the co-president of Chopard worldwide, is responsible for supporting other charity organizations such as the International José Carreras Foundation involved in the fight against leukemia and the Sabrina foundation for sick children.

 Partnership

The Chopard Company and New York William Goldberg Diamond Corporation have established a close partnership. William Goldberg is found among the major suppliers of precious stones worldwide.

William Goldberg Diamond Corporation is responsible for recreating a classic diamond cut named the Ashoka. The cut is based on the distinguished original Ashoka diamond that represented a 41.37K D flawless diamond. The gem inherited its name after Ashoka Maurya, the Buddhist warrior-emperor. It was mined in southern India. The diamond is special for its unique cut and superior aesthetic characteristics received legendary status over the years. The William Goldberg Ashoka trademarked was patented by William Goldberg Corp. in 2000. In 2006 Chopard initiated the production of a new line of luxury watches set with Ashoka diamonds to be supplied by William Goldberg Diamond Corp. The new Chopard Ashoka Watch Collection will comprise six timepieces set with the rare diamonds.

 Chopard at Cannes Festival

The partnership between the Chopard Company and the Cannes Film Festival started in 1997. It was initiated by the meeting between Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele, Chopard Co-President, and Pierre Viot, President of the festival. By Viot’s request, Mrs. Gruosi-Scheufele with the team of Chopard master craftsmen redesigned the Golden Palm award. The Palme D’Or redesigned by Chopard was unveiled on May 24, 1998.

Chopard’s design is unlike Movado

The partnership between Chopard and the Cannes Film Festival continued with Chopard’s introduction of a new award to promote creativity in films. Since 2001, the Chopard Trophy has been awarded to two young actors as Male and Female Revelation of the Year.

During the festivals, for every red carpet, the Chopard Company dresses celebrities in its jewelry pieces and watches. The company employs a staff of over 100 people who work with the stars at a suite of offices at the Carleton Hotel. Chopard is credited in all the magazines covering the event.

To mark the 60th Anniversary of the festival, for the Cannes Film Festival 2007 opening ceremony the Chopard Company developed the Red Carpet Collection in cooperation with Valentino. Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele created 60 high jewelery pieces inspired by the celebrities at Cannes, while Valentino designed ten gowns to complement ten of the company’s jewels