Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Raticosa
The Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Raticosa is a 40.5mm Lucent steel chronograph designed to evoke a 1950s aesthetic, named after a pass on the Mille Miglia classic car rally route. This watch celebrates Chopard's 39th year as a sponsor of the event, featuring a matte eggshell dial with beige Super-LumiNova markers and a perforated calfskin strap.
- 40.5mm Lucent steel case
- Brown perforated calfskin strap
- ETA A322-11 automatic chronograph movement
- 54-hour power reserve
- Price: €11,100
The watch is named after the Raticosa pass, a location on the Mille Miglia rally route known for its scenic beauty and challenging terrain.
The case is constructed from Chopard's proprietary Lucent steel alloy, which contains recycled materials and is noted for its brightness and durability.
The dial features a matte eggshell tone with beige Super-LumiNova coated hour markers and black printed scales, aiming for a 1950s aesthetic.
The strap is inspired by vintage driving gloves and racing equipment, made from brown perforated calfskin with off-white stitching.
The closed titanium case back is engraved with a scene of a historic race car at the Raticosa Pass.
The movement is an ETA A322-11 modular base, chosen for its robustness and ease of servicing, and it is COSC chronometer certified.
The price of €11,100 is noted as potentially debatable for a steel chronograph with an ETA-based movement, though it's an upgrade from previous models.