THE MAKINGS OF A CHAMPION
Two collector timepieces bearing the colors of the ambassador and friend of the brand join the chronograph range, with a personality inspired by the competitions of times gone by.
With six victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, several endurance titles, in Formula 1 and even the Dakar Rally, Jacky Ickx has an impressive track record combined with the personality of a gentleman driver. During competitions, the Belgian driver sported a very distinctive helmet, first in electric blue, then in midnight blue, and always featuring identical white markings around the eye openings. It is this essential and emblematic accessory that adorns the open back of two new limited editions of the Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph JX7. The 250-unit series combines a 40.5 mm-diameter and 12.88 mm-thick case, forged in Lucent SteelTM, with a dark azure lacquered dial highlighted by a circular satin finish. Another, produced in 50 units, has the same dimensions and associates the metal developed by the manufacture with ethical 18-carat yellow gold.
This duo has the same display to measure short time and time information, perfectly legible thanks to Super-LumiNova® grade X1 GL C1. All of the data is precisely orchestrated with by an automatic movement (54-hour power reserve) with chronometry certifeid by the COSC. A tachymetric scale on the chapter ring reinforces their sporty personality. All Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph JX7 watches are worn on a rubber strap, the texture of which copies that of Dunlop racing tyres in the 1960s, with braking marks.
