Chopard Mille Miglia 2013 Competitor Watch

The historic Mille Miglia 1,000-km endurance race from Brescia to Rome has captured the hearts and imagination of motorsport enthusiasts since its inception in 1927. Echoing the bygone era of motorsports' golden age, modern runnings of the Mille Miglia captivate enthusiasts and draw competitors from around the world, flogging vintage machines on grueling road stages through densely populated towns and the scenic Italian countryside. This legendary event is a symbol of endurance, elegance and precision. Among the many luxury brands that have embraced the spirit of the Mille Miglia and stepped up for sponsorship, Chopard stands out as a special partner, having become nearly synonymous with the event itself since becoming its official timekeeper in 1988. Since that year, it has been traditional to present each competitor with a commemorative timepiece — just like the one we have here. This particular example is from the 2013 running of the Mille Miglia and was presented to Thomas Miller, pilot of entry #396 — an exceptional Aston Martin DB 2/4 in BRG — to mark the occasion. A Chopard GMT Chronograph, it features a 45mm stainless steel case with a steel tachymeter bezel, a signed, screw-down crown, and steel mushroom-style chronograph pushers. Its black dial houses a luminous applied indices and a white triple-register display comprised of a 12 hour totalizer at 6 o’clock, a running seconds display at 9 o’clock, and a 30-minute totalizer at 12 o’clock. A date indicator at 3 o’clock, a matching luminous handset, and the iconic red 1000 MIGLIA pennant puts the finishing touches on the informative dial The caseback is engraved ‘Mille Miglia 2013’ and '396', confirming the car's racing number. This watch comes accompanied by its presentation box, instruction manual, chronometer certification and a COO dated May 2013. In great overall condition and coming directly from the collection of its original owner, this piece offers a slice of history that ties motorsports and perhaps its greatest modern horological sponsor. It's the perfect addition to any automotive or timepiece collection!