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Chopard Mille Miglia Certified Chronometer Ref. 1254

Partially verified

This 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.

A frontal view of the Chopard Mille Miglia chronometer featuring a black dial, gold tachometer bezel, and a black rubber tire-tread strap.
A frontal view of the Chopard Mille Miglia chronometer featuring a black dial, gold tachometer bezel, and a black rubber tire-tread strap. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Self-winding chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Chopard
Reference
1254
Catalogue / lot identifier
341
Source-reported date
circa 2003
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
106/250

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Three-body, polished, inclined tachometer bezel to 240 UPH, curved lugs, case back with 8 screws and engraved with a map of the Brescia-Rome circuit”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Based ETA cal. 2892A2 with chronograph module, 37 jewels, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hacking feature.”
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Grading System Grade: AA Very good Case: 3 Good Movement: 2 Very good Dial: 1-01 As new”
  • “Accompanied by a box and instruction booklet.”

Open research questions

  • Does the 106/250 serial number indicate the total production for this specific 18K gold reference 1254?
  • What are the specific technical differences between this version and standard production Mille Miglia models of the same era?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Chopard Mille Miglia Certified Chronometer Ref. 1254
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerChopard“Chopard, 'Mille Miglia Certified Chronometer'.”
Reference1254“Ref. 1254”
Serial106/250“No. 106/250”
Case diameter41 mm“Diam. 41 mm.”
Movement baseETA 2892A2“Based ETA cal. 2892A2 with chronograph module”
Case material18K yellow gold“18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch”
CrystalSapphire“sapphire crystal.”

Visible details

  • 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

Research qualifications

  • The movement is identified as being based on an ETA 2892A2 caliber with a chronograph module
  • The specific extent of the 'Very good' and 'Good' grading criteria provided by the auction house is not defined

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Yellow Gold Mille Miglia ' Brescia ' Rome ' Brescia Classic Car Race Chopard, 'Mille Miglia Certified Chronometer'. No. 106/250, case No. 957156, Ref. 1254. Made circa 2003 for the Brescia ' Rome ' Brescia classic car race. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer bezel, date and a black rubber 'tire-tread' strap with 18K yellow gold Chopard buckle. Accompanied by a box and instruction booklet.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record b226504124

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