Chopard's Collaborative Passion for Classic Racing Cars

What do you think of when "Monaco" is mentioned? The most likely answer would be the monarchy. 

If you a racing enthusiast, it would be the Formula 1 Grand Prix and the Grand Prix De Monaco Historique. 

And, if wristwatches are your cup of tea or coffee that make you tick, then you would think of Chopard, which has been both a sponsor as well as official timekeeper for the The Grand Prix de Monaco Historique (G.P.M.H.) since 2002.

This racing competition features legendary mounts from the 1930s such as Bugatti and Alfa Romeo, F1 vehicles from the 1950s to the 1970s as well as GT cars from the likes of Ferrari, Maserati, Jaguar and Aston Martin.

"For Chopard, the automobile world and watchmaking are all part of the same world of sophisticated and accomplished mechanics. Chopard shares drivers' passion for high-precision mechanics and for exceptional objects. Yet this partnership stems from an even more personal ambition. Karl-Friedrich Scheufele (Chopard co-president) himself collects and drives historical cars. 

He adds, "This passion was passed on to me by my father, who is a classic car enthusiast. In 1987, I went to Italy to discover the Mille Miglia. I was impressed and I realised the tremendous opportunity represented by an association between classic racing and Chopard watches."

Drawing inspiration from these timeless race cars from the 1920s to 1985, Chopard has created three models of watches in combinations of steel, titanium and rose gold. The latest versions are as follows:

I)  "G.P.M.H. Automatic watch is the ultimate timekeeping instrument. Its COSC-certified self-winding calibre is very much like a V6 engine. it guarantees chronometric performance to match the demands of drivers and of Chopard itself."

II) "Playing the role of a V8 engine, G.P.M.H. Power Control features a power-reserve indicator placed at 6 o'clock. Its appearance is directly inspired by petrol or oil gauges."

III) "G.P.M.H. Chrono is the V12 of the family. This powerful, sleek and noble instrument is the driver's watch par excellence."

Thus, with a Chopard G.P.M.T., the essence of mechanical excellence, impeccable ergonomics and the distinction inherent in the world of drivers has been encapsulated in a watch on your wrist.

Chopard G.P.M.H. Restrospective from 2002 through to 2012

(Sourced and adapted from a complimentary copy of Chopard's Grand Prix De Monaco Historique booklet bundled together with WOW magazine -- Singapore's Premier Watch Periodical, September 2014 edition)  

For your further viewing pleasure, you may wish to browse through these 2 Chopard web sites: http://us.chopard.com/watches and http://www.chopard.com

Also, feel the adrenalin rush by watching Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2014 & Chopard : Races Day (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rSRReCZrh0 ) and catch a watch review of Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chronograph Watch Review by aBlogtoWatch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoVw7FF4udI)