Chopard Mille Miglia Certified Chronometer Ref. 1254
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2003
Maker / issuer
ChopardThis Chopard Mille Miglia Certified Chronometer, numbered 106/250 and referenced 1254, was produced circa 2003 to commemorate the Brescia-Rome-Brescia classic car race.
It features a three-body 18K yellow gold case measuring 41 mm in diameter and 13 mm in thickness. The watch is powered by a self-winding movement based on an ETA 2892A2 caliber with a chronograph module, comprising 37 jewels. Key features include an inclined tachometer bezel calibrated up to 240 units per hour, a black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, three subsidiary dials for running seconds, 30-minute, and 12-hour registers, a date aperture at the 4-5 o'clock position, and a red Mille Miglia logo.
The case back is secured by eight screws and displays an engraving of the race circuit. The timepiece is fitted with a black rubber tire-tread strap, complete with an 18K yellow gold buckle, and is signed on the dial, case, and movement.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Self-winding chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- Chopard
- Serial
- 106/250
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Reference
- 1254
- Case diameter
- 41 mm
- Case material
- 18K yellow gold
- Movement base
- ETA 2892A2
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Chopard
Design
- Movement
- The movement driving this chronograph is based on the ETA 2892A2 caliber, integrated with an additional chronograph module. It features 37 jewels and includes a monometallic balance with a shock absorber system and a self-compensating flat balance spring. The movement also possesses a hacking feature for synchronization. The watch functions as a self-winding chronometer. According to the auction description, the movement is signed alongside the dial and the case.
- Case and Dial
- The timepiece is housed in a polished three-body 18K yellow gold case. The design incorporates curved lugs and a distinct inclined tachometer bezel, which is calibrated to 240 units per hour. The case back is secured with eight screws and features an engraving depicting the map of the Brescia-Rome-Brescia race circuit, indicating the special edition nature of the object. The black dial displays painted luminous Arabic numerals and an outer track with fifth-of-a-second divisions. It is configured with three subsidiary registers for seconds, 30-minute, and 12-hour intervals, along with a date aperture placed between 4 and 5 o'clock. A red Mille Miglia logo is positioned on the dial, complemented by luminous steel baton hands.
- Visible features
- • Tire-tread pattern on black rubber strap • Tachometer scale inscribed on the inclined gold bezel • Engraved map of the Brescia-Rome circuit on case back • Red Mille Miglia logo on the right subsidiary register
- Condition and Accoutrements
- The auction description reports the object's condition using a specific grading system, assigning the movement a grade of 2 (Very good) and the dial 1-01 (As new). The case is rated as grade 3 (Good), and the overall grading is AA (Very good). The watch is sold with a black rubber strap featuring a tire-tread design and is fitted with an 18K yellow gold Chopard buckle. Included with the purchase are the original box and an instruction booklet.
Identification
- Reference
- 1254
- Serial number
- 106/250
- 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 movement is identified as being based on an ETA 2892A2 caliber with a chronograph module
- Research required: The specific extent of the 'Very good' and 'Good' grading criteria provided by the auction house is not defined