Chopard Steel Strap Watches

Chopard has for many years been paying tribute to the world of historical cars. The latest release, the Classic Racing Supe***st Chrono Split Second, demonstrates extreme attention to detail. Everything about this timepiece is reminiscent of motor sports. Chronometer-certified by the COSC, its split-second chronograph movement enabling measurement of intermediate or "split" times makes it an indispensable dashboard instrument for all aficionados of fine mechanisms.Passion is an excellent guide, as Chopard once again proves with the new Classic Racing Supe***st Chrono Split Second. This elegant and sporty model enriches the Classic Racing collection that pays homage to the automobile world. The House is a longstanding and faithful partner of several classic races, including the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique and the "Corsa pi�� bella del mondo", better known as the Mille Miglia.Everything about the new Classic Racing Supe***st Chrono Split Second evokes the distinctive world of period car races, starting with the famous Dunlop Racing strap featuring a design reflecting the tread of the eponymous 1960s racing tyres. It is made of natural rubber and fitted with a folding clasp. The dial evokes the counters on vintage racing cars, while the minute markers on the flange are reminiscent of the numerals adorning the rev counters and speedometers. Every last detail of this model �C including the tiny racing steering-wheel in DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) blackened steel appearing on the rubber-moulded screw-locked crown, the grooves engraved on the sides of the lugs, as well as the cooling vents and the Allen screws on the bezel inspired by those used on wheel rims �C represents yet another reference to venerable competition cars.The functions of the Classic Racing Supe***st Chrono Split Second are equally impressive. Housed in a 45 mm-diameter DLC blackened steel case, the self-winding movement chronometer-certified by the COSC powers the hour and minute hands, small seconds at 9 o'clock, as well as a pointer-type date display in a subdial at 3 o'clock �C an increasingly rare but attractive function. But the real star of this watch is the split-second chronograph, an entertaining complication that is in fact one of the most technically demanding of them all. It enables measurement of either a split time or of two events that begin at the same time but with different durations. When the mechanism is activated using the pusher at 2 o'clock, the perfectly superimposed red sweep-second hand and the white split-second hand begin running simultaneously. In the first case, the split-second hand may be stopped by means of a pusher at 8 o'clock moulded in red rubber �C another new feature. In the second, once the split-second is immobilised, another press on the pusher at 2 o'clock stops the sweep-second hand. Two measurements are thus visible �C with the minutes and hours read off on counters at 12 and 6 o'clock �C before the mechanism is reset by means of the 5 o'clock pusher.Like a masterpiece signed by the hand of the artist, the case-back is engraved with the inscription "Supe***st Split Second". The Classic Racing Supe***st Chrono Split Second is issued in a limited edition of 1,000.All informations about the watch fair: BASELWORLD

A brand fully dedicated to surprising its most loyal customers with new and fancy looking timepieces, Chopard has managed to revive the scene of watch manufacturing ever since its foundation year, back in 1860. Enjoying a tradition of excellence, Chopard has become amongst the oldest and most acclaimed watch brands on the market, due to its motivated and passion-driven team of designers and manufacturers that have worked together into taking this brand to the heights of its success. The new timepiece released on the market by Chopard is a sporty watch, but which doesn't lack elegant and delicate design lines. A combination between sporty and casual, the new Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL Chrono Speed Black watch is made of stainless steel and 18 K rose gold, applied on its bezel, pushers and crown. Its case made of stainless steel is DLC treated to provide a unique and more elegant black appearance that matches perfectly with the gold detailing and it measures 44 mm in diameter. Although a bit masculine, the watch is quite slim and it doesn't appear big or too opulent when worn on the wrist. The watch maintains some of the features specific to Chopard, amongst these we can mention the tachymeter bezel and the sporty rubber strap, with a tire-inspired design theme. Being equipped with a tachymeter, the watch also provides an amazing water resistance of 100 meters. The case of the Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL Chrono Speed Black watch is covered in sapphire crystal, both its top and its back, material prepared with the help of the most advanced techniques to make it durable, scratch resistant and shock-resistant. The dial of the new Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL Chrono Speed Black watch displays its features in a very elegant and harmonious manner, offering a high level of visibility. The main functions are indicated through thick indicators which are luminescent, this property assuring reliability during night time. The dial is adorned with the Chopard logo present at the 3 o'clock position, over-sized Arabic numerals at the 6 o'clock position and the 12 o'clock, while its other fundamental functions are displayed in the three sub-dials of the main plate. Another indispensable function is the date window, located at the 3 o'clock position.No matter the design approach, every watch created by Chopard is the embodiment of mechanical expertise and technical excellence. The new Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL Chrono Speed Black watch has a self-winding movement activated by a Valjoux 7750 Caliber equipped with a chronograph function. This mechanism is amongst the most reliable mechanisms and it provides 48 hours of power resistance.Chopard has initially estimated a number of 500 pieces to be distributed and sol worldwide, but the huge success of this watch will eventually force the brand to produce more editions. The watch is available on a black rubber strap imitating a tire and providing the design of the watch with a more sporty and extreme aspect. The logo of the brand is also present on the clasp which secures the strap on the wrist. Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL Chrono Speed Black Watch Pictures Gallery