Chopard 1000 Miglia Ref. 8331 Chronograph
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2005
Maker / issuer
ChopardThis Chopard 1000 Miglia wristwatch, reference 8331, is a stainless steel self-winding certified chronometer chronograph produced circa 2005. It features a 40 mm diameter three-body case with brushed finishing, straight lugs, and a fixed bezel with tachometer graduation.
The silver dial is decorated with a guilloché pattern and is set with luminous Arabic numerals and dots. It includes three black subsidiary dials for constant seconds, a 30-minute register, and a 12-hour register, along with a date aperture positioned between 4 and 5 o'clock. The movement is a rhodium-plated caliber 2894-2, equipped with 37 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a monometallic balance adjusted to five positions.
The watch is completed with a transparent screw-down case back and a stainless steel Chopard buckle,
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronometer chronograph
- Maker
- Chopard
- Case Back
- Transparent with 8 screws
- Reference
- 8331
- Case Number
- 827946
- Jewel count
- 37
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Dimensions
- 40 mm x 13 mm
- Movement Caliber
- 2894-2
- Balance adjustment
- 5 positions
- Maker / attribution
- Chopard
Design
- Visible features
- • Rubber strap features a tire-tread pattern. • Tachometer scale is engraved directly on the bezel. • Three-register dial layout includes a prominent 1000 Miglia race logo. • Luminous material is applied to both Arabic numerals and baton hands.
- Movement and Escapement
- Powering the watch is the self-winding Caliber 2894-2. This movement is finished with rhodium plating and features oeil-de-perdrix and fausses cotes decorations. It comprises 37 jewels and employs a straight-line lever escapement. Functional components include a monometallic balance adjusted to five positions, a shock absorber, a self-compensating flat balance spring, and a micrometer regulator. The auction description notes that the movement is in very good condition but recommends a professional overhaul.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The timepiece is housed in a 40 mm stainless steel case with a three-body construction and brushed finish. It features straight lugs and a sapphire crystal. The bezel is integrated into the design with a tachometer graduation, allowing for speed calculations. The case back is secured by eight screws and incorporates a sapphire crystal viewing window, providing a visual look at the internal movement. The dial is rendered in silver with a guilloché finish. It displays luminous Arabic numerals and index dots. The subsidiary registers for constant seconds, the 30-minute recorder, and the 12-hour recorder are highlighted with black rings. A date display is situated between the 4 and 5 o'clock positions. The luminous baton hands are designed for visibility.
- Signatures and Attribution
- The watch is identified as a Chopard product from the 1000 Miglia collection. The auction records confirm that the signature is present on the dial, the case, and the movement. The piece is classified as a certified chronometer chronograph, manufactured circa 2005. The case back indicates the watch is serial number 827946, and it is accompanied by a stainless steel buckle bearing the Chopard name. The auction report assigns the watch a high grading, noting that the dial is in an 'as new' condition.
Identification
- Reference
- 8331
- Serial number
- 827946
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The auction house reports that the movement requires an overhaul.
- Research required: Minor surface scratching is noted on the case.
- Research required: Specific water resistance depth rating is not provided.