Chopard has been manufacturing reliable timepieces since 1860. After being in the Chopard family for three generations, the company was acquired in 1963 by the Scheufele family, whose hands-on ownership has transformed the prestigious brand. Chopard is a long-time sponsor of the Italian road-race, the Mille Miglia. Each participant receives an individually engraved timepiece from the Mille Miglia line. Polished stainless steel case, Stainless steel screw-down caseback, Silver dial with mother of pearl delicately engraved center, Luminescent hands, Roman numerals and luminescent indices, Date display at the 3 o'clock position, Sapphire crystal, Push/pull crown set with a sapphire cabochon, Swiss automatic movement, Water resistant to 5 ATM/50 meters/165 feet, Black leather strap, Pin buckle.