Chopard continues its remarkable 38-year partnership with the legendary Mille Miglia as Official Timekeeper of what Enzo Ferrari immortalized as “la corsa più bella del mondo” – the most beautiful race in the world.
For 2025, the Swiss maison delivers two compelling iterations that showcase both heritage craftsmanship and cutting-edge materials innovation, ensuring the Mille Miglia collection remains the ultimate automotive enthusiast’s horological choice.
Sterling Silver Tribute
The Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Tribute to Sir Stirling Moss honors one of motorsport’s greatest legends with a timepiece that captures the essence of the Silver Arrows era. Sir Stirling Moss needs no introduction to racing aficionados – his legendary drives in the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, particularly the famous #722 (named for its 7:22 AM start time) remain motorsport folklore.
This tribute piece translates that racing heritage into wearable form through thoughtful design choices that respect both horological tradition and automotive history.
Measuring a classic 40.5mm wide by 12.88mm thick, the chronograph showcases Chopard’s proprietary Lucent Steel – an alloy that represents the industry’s whitest, purest, and brightest steel finish since its Alpine Eagle debut in 2019.
The visual impact is genuinely striking, creating an almost ethereal glow that must be seen to be believed. The in-house manufactured brass dial features a silver opaline finish that directly recalls the matte-silver livery of Moss’s championship-winning Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR.
Powering this tribute is an ETA 2892 base caliber with Chopard’s A32211 designation, upgraded to COSC chronometer certification with extensive decorative finishing including blue screws and extensive perlage.
While purists might prefer an in-house movement at this price point, the 2892 remains one of the industry’s finest time-only bases – measuring just 3.75mm thick while delivering 4Hz frequency and 54-hour power reserve. The period-correct racing strap with massive punched holes and tone-on-tone stitching completes the vintage racing aesthetic.
Power Control Performance Upgrade
The Mille Miglia GTS Power Control 2025 Race Edition represents the collection’s true enthusiast piece, embodying everything that makes car lovers gravitate toward horological expressions of their automotive passion.
The distinctive fuel gauge power reserve indicator positioned between 8 and 10 o’clock, combined with vintage Dunlop tire pattern strap detailing, creates an unmistakably automotive character that resonates with petrolheads worldwide.
This year’s edition receives a massive technical upgrade with Chopard’s in-house Caliber 01.02-M – a movement inspired by high-performance engine aesthetics with cooling vein cutouts and racing-themed finishing. Measuring an impressive 28.8mm wide yet only 4.95mm thick, this automatic movement delivers 4Hz frequency with 60-hour power reserve through a heavily openworked rotor that showcases the mechanical artistry beneath.
The 43mm Lucent Steel case houses a galvanized salmon-colored dial with circular satin finishing, creating sophisticated contrast against the black-tinted Grade X1 Super-LumiNova hour markers and hands.
While this darker luminous material won’t provide the brightest nighttime visibility, it maintains period-appropriate aesthetics during daylight hours. The perforated black calfskin strap features tire tread rubber lining for enhanced durability – a practical touch that acknowledges these watches’ active lifestyle intentions.
Both pieces demonstrate Chopard’s commitment to the Mille Miglia partnership through authentic automotive design language rather than superficial car-themed decoration. The chronograph’s $10,800 price point reflects its limited 70-piece production and premium finishing, while the GTS Power Control at $7,630 for 250 pieces offers exceptional value considering its in-house movement upgrade.
These releases reinforce the Mille Miglia collection’s unique position as the universal automotive enthusiast’s watch choice – appealing to genuine car lovers rather than single-brand devotees, perfectly capturing the spirit of this legendary Italian road race.
