Chopard watches

[number 46]

What are the PH watch finders views on Chopard watches, in particular a Mille Miglia gmt? Good value for money or am I paying for a world ad campaign !!??

[toohuge]

Well I wouldn't like to comment on value for money but if i was in the market for a new watch then this would definitely be on my list. I think they are awesome.

[Stuart]

They are beautifully finished watches, even if over the years the Mille Miglia has got bigger and slightly more vulgar (just a tad though, and within acceptable limits).

They've also got a deserved reputation as a proper watchmaker with their L.U.C in-house movements, but the Mille Miglia et. al "just" have an ETA 2894, although I think that they might be C.O.S.C certified.

I think that there are certainly worse things that you could spend your money on.

[ross-456]

I purchased a MM GMT (black dial, 'Dunlop' strap) from Selfridges.
Great watch and still love the look of them now.
However, if I had my time again I'd buy second hand and save myself c.£1k.

[Stuart]

They give them to the driver of every participating car in the Mille Miglia (which is around 500 car) so whilst I haven't ever looked for them on the used market, I can't help but think that this will have some impact.

[paul0843]

whenever i see a mention of chopard,it always reminds me of my godsons very new lady friend..well...he had known her for all of 3 minutes in a monaco night club...she offered to spend the night with him for a "chopard"

[Mr Beastmaster]

paul0843 said:

whenever i see a mention of chopard,it always reminds me of my godsons very new lady friend..well...he had known her for all of 3 minutes in a monaco night club...she offered to spend the night with him for a "chopard"

Well I just love my Chopard even more now!!!

I have a Mille Miglia XL GT power Control and absolutely love it. It is the biggest watch I have but on the rubber strap the most comfortable one I wear. The inverted cyclops works a treat on the date too. The movement is a huge valgranges and a noisy bugger too which to me makes me feel kinda connected to the watch - when I change gear you can hear the watch charging up - what Pistonhead isn't gonna love that!

Get yourself the watch then build an adventure around it - that's what we are doing as it has led us down a route where we are off To Brescia in May to watch the Mille Miglia then back to Italy in July to drive the 1000 mile route.

So treat yourself, buy into the hype and let it give you a reason to drive Italy!



http://www.flickr.com/photos/beastmasterno2/399032...

[porkersc]

I have a GMT with Dunlop strap and love it!! Always gets positive comments! Worth is for the tire pressure guage aswell.