Chopard Mille Miglia SCH B81 Folding Vintage Sunglasses
Made in Italy in the beginning of the century.
New unworn deadstock. Frame and lenses are in perfect condition. Serial number
engraved on plaque inside left ear piece.
This full set includes:
- Chopard Mille Miglia SCH B81 folding sunglasses with polarized lenses.
- Mille Miglia hardcase
- Mille Miglia box
- Chopard certificate of authenticity
- Chopard cleaning cloth
Since the early 2000s, french watchmaker Chopard collaborated with traditional
Italian eyewear manufacturer De Rigo to create an extremely luxurious and
exclusive eyewear line. This folding Chopard Mille Miglia SCH B81 is in a
league of its own when it comes to design, quality and detailing. Created as an
homage to the legendary race, it reflects the race's exclusivity through its
superior craftsmanship.
Created in 1927 by two aristocrats so as to compensate for the loss of the
Italian Grand Prix by their hometown of Brescia, the Mille Miglia took the
original option of having racing cars compete on roads rather than tracks.
Discontinued in 1957 for safety reasons, it was revived 20 years later under
the name Mille Miglia Storica and became the world’s most prestigious classic
car endurance race.
Reserved for models of which at least one had taken part in the original race
between 1927 and 1957, the Mille Miglia today is synonymous with exclusivity,
since only 450 handpicked teams can take part. The race nonetheless remains a
dream event that is the biggest date on the Italian sports calendar and
attracts impressive crowds lining the sides of the roads.
Original dark gray polarized lenses with 100% UV protection.
elaborate folding mechanism, extremely sturdy construction.