Chopard 2012 Superfast - Auto, Chrono, Power Control

Chopard knows what it means to go Superfast. As ubiquitous as racing legends Prost, Senna, or Schumacher are to the sport of Formula One, Chopard aspires to be to auto racing in general and takes top spot on the podium, champagne spewing in victory as they introduce a new Classic Racing line with three models, the Superfast Auto, Chrono and Power Control. Sleek, sophisticated and sporty, the Superfast line recalls motorsports at every turn. Made to dominate Spa-Francorchamps’ Eau Rouge turn in the rain or attend such daydreams, the Superfast watches unite the thrill of racing with the art of horology.

Chopard embodies the spirit of living on the limit by capturing the sensation of speed. Long a supporter of classic car races, the Mille Miglia race, which is the eponym for the other line in their Classic Racing collection, and the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, Chopard understands how winning can come down to a matter of seconds.

In the Constructor’s Championship, Chopard’s time in the wind tunnel has produced, if not exactly an aerodynamic design, then one that is fast. The eight Allen screws on the bezel recall the lugs adorning wheel rims, reminding us of quick tire changes in the pits. Anthracite vertical lines run down the black dial like an engine’s cooling fins, and the cooling motif continues on the case’s side and on the back with the parallel lines covering the open worked movement. The rubber strap with steel folding clasp has the smooth tread of racing tires or so-called “slicks.” The pushers are coated in rubber for a no-slip grip, and the steering wheel logo sits atop the rubber-molded steel or gold crown.

Wanna go fast? Really fast? Superfast? One of these watches will get you to the checkered flag.