New models for the collectionGrand Prix de Monaco Historique by Chopard. A chronograph, an automatic model and a model with a power reserve indicator to celebrate the brand's love for vintage cars and its support for the most prestigious of the classic grand prix. In rose gold, steel and titanium versions, the newChopard Grand Prix de Monaco HistoriqueThey are the brand's very personal commitment to a competition of which it is a sponsor.
Grand Prix de Monaco Historique by ChopardIt is available in three different models, each of them available in rose gold, titanium, steel and titanium versions. Equipped with different functionalities, theGrand Prix de Monaco Historique watchesThey are like the three main engine groups: the V6, the V8 and the V12. Rose gold dresses the hands, bezels and crowns of the modelsAutomatic, Power Control and Chrono Grand Prix de Monaco Historique. The pushers are made of this same metal, whose tone is repeated in the raw stitching of the black barenia leather strap. In contrast with silver gray dials and black indexes, the more dressed variants remind us of the world of classic racing.
El Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique AutomaticIt has a self-charging caliber, certified by the COSC, as a V6. It guarantees perfect chronometric performance to meet the demands of pilots and Chopard. The modelMonaco Grand Prix Historique Power Control,As if it were a V8, it has a power reserve indicator located at 6 o'clock. Its appearance is directly inspired by gasoline or oil gauges. Finally, theChopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique ChronoIt's the V12. The three modelsChopard Grand Prix de Monaco HistoriqueThey are the result of a common platform. They are distinguished by a completely redesigned and new design. The chassis is a 44.5 mm titanium case, chosen for its lightness, durability and dermo-compatibility. Its steel case back is engraved with the Automobile Club de Monaco logo. The handles have been redesigned to offer more comfort to the user. However, the most important modifications are found on the dial. Its surface is grooved and azurée. Always in motion, it is reminiscent of both the speed of racing cars and the vibrators at the exit of curves.
Bringing together racing cars from the 1920s to 1985, theGrand Prix de Monaco HistoriqueIt brings together very different machines every two years. Chopard, brand sponsor and official timekeeper of the race since 2002, is linked to this race thanks to Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, co-president of Chopard, passionate about vintage cars. In each of the editions of theMonaco Grand Prix Historique Chopardhas presented a limited edition chronograph, but it was in 2014, and for the first time, that Chopard presented an authentic collection inspired by this race.
Features of the Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Automatic
Caja:
Micro polished titanium
Total diameter 44.5mm
Thickness 13.9mm
Submersible to 100 meters
Cristal de zafiro anti reflectante
18k rose gold crown
18k rose gold bezel with black aluminum insert, silver decal and gray dots.
Steel back, engraved with the Automobile Club de Monaco logo
Motion:
Automatic movement
Total diameter 37.20 mm
Number of stones 24 rubies
Power reserve about 46 hours
Frequency 28'800 A/h
Chronometry Certificate (COSC)
Dial and hands:
« azuré argenté » dial
Very large Arabic numerals in relief, at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock
silver highlight
Golden hour and minute hands
black seconds hand
Features:
Hours, minutes, seconds
Calendar in window at 3 o'clock
Strap and buckle:
Black barenia strap with raw stitching.
Titanium folding buckle
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