Chopard - Mille Miglia - 8331 - Men - 2000-2010

Chopard Mille Miglia 8331 – 38.5 mm – automatic chronograph – mother-of-pearl dial – tachymeter – date

The Chopard Mille Miglia 8331 is a sporty automatic chronograph from the well-known Mille Miglia collection, inspired by the historic Italian 1000 Miglia rally. This example stands out for its light, mother-of-pearl-like dial, large Arabic numerals, contrasting chronograph subdials, and the red 1000 Miglia emblem. The combination with the compact 38.5 mm steel case gives the watch a classic and easily wearable appearance.

The watch is equipped with an automatic chronograph, date display, tachymeter scale, and three subdials. Through the sapphire case back, the mechanical movement is visible. The current leather strap is not original; the steel, Chopard-signed tang buckle is present.

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Basic information

Brand: Chopard
Collection: Mille Miglia
Reference: 8331
Case diameter: 38.5 mm
Case material: stainless steel
Dial: light mother-of-pearl-like dial
Movement: automatic mechanical chronograph movement
Frequency: 28,800 vph
Functions: hours, minutes, chronograph seconds, chronograph minutes, 12-hour chronograph, and date
Tachymeter: yes
Date: between 4 and 5 o’clock
Crystal: sapphire crystal
Back: transparent case back
Band: dark brown leather strap with croc pattern, not original
Clasp: steel tang buckle with Chopard signature
Suitable wrist circumference: approx. 19–20 cm

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Important details

A characteristic detail of this execution is the light, vibrantly structured dial. The mother-of-pearl-like base subtly changes appearance depending on the light.

The three chronograph subdials feature dark outer rings and contrast strongly with the light dial. The 3 o’clock subdial contains the distinctive red 1000 Miglia emblem.

Around the outer edge of the dial runs a tachymeter scale. The large Arabic numerals and broad dark hands with light inlays contribute to the pronounced motorsport aesthetic that is characteristic of the Mille Miglia series.

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Estimated year of manufacture

Estimated year: circa 2000.
Reference 8331 is found on Mille Miglia models from this period and is documented, among others, on pieces from the first half to the mid-2000s. Without accompanying dated documentation, an exact production year cannot be assigned to this piece.

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Case

The round case is made of stainless steel and measures 38.5 mm in diameter.

The case has a largely polished finish with classic, lightly curved lugs. On the right side are the ridged crown and two separate chronograph pushers.

The case is in well-kept used condition. There are light signs of wear and fine hairlines on the high-gloss polished surfaces, appropriate for normal wear. The overall shape and appearance of the case are neatly preserved.

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Dial

The light dial features a pronounced mother-of-pearl-like structure and is one of the main visual features of this exemplar.

Specification:
- Large stylized Arabic hour numerals
- Dark central hour and minute hands with light inlays
- Central chronograph seconds hand with red tip
- 30-minute counter at 9 o’clock
- Chronograph/seconds register at 3 o’clock with red 1000 Miglia logo
- 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock
- Date window between 4 and 5 o’clock
- Tachymeter scale along the outer edge
- Chopard Genève signature below 12 o’clock
- Automatic indicator at center
- Swiss Made indicator at 6 o’clock

The different concentric structures of the subdials and the dark outer rings give the dial a lot of depth.

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Chronograph

The watch features a mechanical chronograph function operated by the two pushers on the right side of the case.

The central chronograph hand records elapsed seconds. The 9 o’clock subdial records up to 30 minutes, and the lower subdial records elapsed hours.

Along the outer edge of the dial is a tachymeter scale, suitable for the auto sport character of the Mille Miglia series.

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Movement

Type: automatic mechanical chronograph movement
Frequency: 28,800 vph / 4 Hz
Functions: hours, minutes, chronograph, date, and chronograph subdials
Winding: automatic via rotor

The movement is visible through the transparent case back. The rotor bears the Chopard Genève signature and the bridges are finished decoratively.

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Timegrapher measurement

Measured deviation: +0 seconds per day
Amplitude: 241°
Beat error: 0.0 ms
Lift angle: 52°
Frequency: 28,800 A/h

The measured rate deviation of 0 seconds per day is very neat at this moment. The amplitude is 241° and the beat error is 0.0 ms.
A timegrapher measurement is always a snapshot in one position and does not guarantee future accuracy or the full technical condition of the movement.

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Back

The watch has a transparent case back, keeping the automatic mechanical movement visible.
The steel outer ring is secured with multiple screws. The reference and case markings are around the case back. The back shows light signs of wear and hairlines, appropriate for a worn piece.

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Crown and pushers

The ridged crown is Chopard-signed and is flanked on both sides by the two polished chronograph pushers.

The combination of crown and separate pushers gives the case its recognizable classic chronograph profile of this Mille Miglia generation.

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Band and clasp

The watch is fitted with a dark brown leather band with croc pattern and contrasting stitching.
The leather band is not original.
The band shows clear signs of wear, particularly around the punched holes and on the surface of the leather. There are localized creases, wear, and discoloration visible. The band can easily be replaced to suit personal preference.
The mounted steel tang buckle features a Chopard signature.

Suitable wrist circumference with the current band: approx. 19–20 cm.

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Condition

Case: nice used condition with light hairlines and signs of wear
Dial: well-kept with a beautiful mother-of-pearl-like structure
Crystal: nice clear appearance
Crown and pushers: well-kept, with light signs of wear
Back: light signs of wear and hairlines
Band: not original and clearly worn
Clasp: Chopard-signed, with light signs of wear
Movement: automatic and during measurement 0 s/d with 241° amplitude and 0.0 ms beat error

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Overall condition
A characterful Chopard Mille Miglia 8331 in a relatively compact 38.5 mm execution. Especially the light, mother-of-pearl-like dial with the red 1000 Miglia emblem, the three contrasting registers, and the tachymeter scale give this version a pronounced appearance.

The steel case presents itself in well-kept condition with normal light signs of wear. The non-original leather band is clearly worn and constitutes the main usage trace of the piece. Technically, during the performed moment measurement the watch shows an rate deviation of 0 seconds per day, an amplitude of 241°, and a beat error of 0.0 ms.
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