{"title":"Chopard","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chopard-la-strada-ladies-bracelet-watch-18k-gold","title":"Chopard La Strada Ladies Bracelet Watch - 18K Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eGracious and elegant, the Chopard La Strada embodies the true essence of feminine style. According to Chopard, \"As a tribute to Federico Fellini's legendary film, the La Strada watch in 18k gold immediately communicates great sensuality. With a subtly bulging shape, enhanced by a voluptuous gold bracelet and a silver-toned dial, this watch reflects the spontaneous generosity of the Italian cinema.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the wrist the watch presents at very high condition levels showing only light signs of wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Master Watchmaker has just fully serviced the watch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is relatively heavy thick gold watch. It feels very substantial. If you are looking for a watch with that really makes a statement, this is it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe last retail price on the La Strada with gold bracelet was $18,670.00 USD.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChopard:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCelebrated for their impeccable quality and innovative designs, Chopard watches rank among the most luxurious and expensive in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Chopard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e La Strada, Ref. 433-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSerial no.:\u003c\/b\u003e 475,231\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e  Hours \u0026amp; Minutes (Quartz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/b\u003e Ladies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase material:\u003c\/b\u003e 18K solid gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Presents as just short of mint - case back shows signs of polishing and remnants of wear from the bracelet contacting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 18.5mm diameter (excluding crown) by 29.6mm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement type:\u003c\/b\u003e Chopard Swiss quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBand:\u003c\/b\u003e Original integrated 18K gold La Strade bracelet, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 6.3 inches, adjustable, presents on the wrist as just short of mint condition - light wear to the underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/b\u003e Sapphire, original, excellent condition with light wear. Please inquire if would like a new crystal installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers:\u003c\/b\u003e BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReturns:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Chopard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18509419015,"sku":"4834","price":4195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1219\/5194\/products\/880770587_o_1.jpg?v=1463134922"},{"product_id":"owned-worn-by-michael-jackson-chopard-la-strada-stainless-steel-factory-diamond-watch-1","title":"Owned \u0026 Worn by Michael Jackson - Chopard La Strada Stainless Steel \u0026 Factory Diamond Watch","description":"Today's offering showcases this elegant diamond Chopard La Strada owned and worn by the \"King of Pop\", Michael Jackson. According to his personal assistant and biographer Frank Cascio, Michael handpicked the watch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It features original brilliant Chopard factory set diamonds that have the white sparkling fire one would expect from perfect Chopard set diamonds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chopard states about the La Strada, \"As a tribute to Federico Fellini's legendary film, the La Strada watch...communicates great sensuality. With a subtly bulging shape, enhanced by a voluptuous bracelet and a gray-toned dial, this watch reflects the spontaneous generosity of the Italian cinema.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e While not burdensomely heavy, it is a watch that feels very substantial. If you are looking for a watch that really makes a statement, this is it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Michael Jackson is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. The \"King of Pop\", he is the most awarded artist in the history of popular music. Michael is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated sales of over 350 million records worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e His sound and style have influenced artists across many genres, and his contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his highly-publicized personal life and early rise to fame made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e He received 13 Grammy Awards, the Grammy Legend and Grammy Lifetime Achievement awards, 6 Brit Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and 39 Guinness World Records, including the \"Most Successful Entertainer of All Time\". His wide-ranging musical and dance talent earned him inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Dance Hall of Fame (the only recording artist to be inducted), and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame. In 2016, his estate earned $825 million, the highest yearly amount for a celebrity ever recorded by Forbes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e He created many beloved and often chart-topping hits like \"Beat it\", \"Say, Say, Say\", \"Billie Jean\", \"I'll be there\", \"Rock with You\", \"Man in the Mirror\", \"ABC\", \"The Way You Make Me Feel\", \"Black or White\", \"Bad\" from inconic best-selling albums like \"Thriller\" (the best-selling album in the world in history), \"Bad\", and \"Dangerous\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e His Chopard remains at very good condition levels showing only mild wear. It is the large size model from the line.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We have installed the same new Swiss battery in it that came with it from the Chopard factory making it ready for immediate enjoyment - other than that we have left it the exact same state we aquired it in. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its proper functioning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is accompanied by its original boxes, a letter of authenticity signed by Michael's personal assistant and biographer Frank Cascio stating that the watch was personally handpicked by Michael and was his personal property that he owned and wore, a copy of Mr. Cascio's book My Friend Michael: An Ordinary Friendship with an Extraordinary Man, and two listings from prominent auction houses that listed the watch attesting to its authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is an opportunity to own an almost mint condition example of a watch that originally sold new for well over $10,000 by itself with no cultural icon provenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Retail price: Discontinued - last known retail price in c. the 2000's: $12,520.00 + tax USD \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to have an impeccably documented watch personally owned and worn by The King of Pop himself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eConnoisseur of Time Celebrity Collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I'm excited to have recently launched a new collection that is composed of 54 watches owned by 32 iconic celebrities and public figures. It may be the largest current collection of celebrity-owned watches in the world. It will be constantly changing and is currently headlined by watches and clocks owned by some of the most legendary Hollywood actors and actresses, musicians, comedians, and entertainers:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe King, Elvis Presley. (Just sold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe King of Pop, Michael Jackson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe King of Comedy, Jerry Lewis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Artist Formerly Known as Prince\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHollywood icons Steve Martin, Burt Reynolds, Olivia Newton-John, Bob Hope, Greta Garbo, and Mickey Rooney.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegendary musicians Johnny Cash, Frank and Nancy Sinatra, Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, and Hank Williams, Jr.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Sports great and soccer legend Pelé, heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey, Yankee great Lefty Gomez, and Green Bay Packer Mike Bucchianeri along with the game ball, signed photo and watch from the college football \"all star\" Blue Gray Game in 1940.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Further filling the current collection are watches from King Edward VIII and the Duchess of Windsor, beloved Hollywood host Ed Sullivan, Academy award-winning actresses Loretta Young and Doris Day, Emmy award-winning actress Valerie Harper, renowned illusionists Siegfried \u0026amp; Roy, Phyllis McGuire of the chart-topping McGuire sisters, Elvira Mistress of the Dark (Cassandra Peterson), and fashion designer to the stars Nolan Miller.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It also includes rare watches given by heads of state: A prototype 18K gold Buren Microrotor gifted by His Royal Majesty Ibn Saud, former King of Saudi Arabia; a Felsa given by former Libyan Colonel and Head of State Muammar Al Qathafi; a Longines given by Highness Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa former Prime Minister of the State of Bahrain; a Baume \u0026amp; Mercier gifted by the King of Jordan. All three watches are new-old-stock in presentation shadow box frames with photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Recently sold was a watch given a handful of years after the Civil War concluded by the Vice President Elect to honor an Army commander who went on to receive the Medal of Honor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a significant, exciting, and constantly changing new collection you won't want to miss! Stay tuned over the coming weeks for photos of other special pieces from the collection!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To view the first few already up for sale follow this link: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.connoisseuroftime.com\/collections\/our-celebrity-owned-historical-event-watches?page=1\u0026amp;sort_by=created-descending\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/shop.connoisseuroftime.com\/collections\/our-celebrity-owned-historical-event-watches?page=1\u0026amp;sort_by=created-descending\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Chopard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e La Strada, Ref. 41\/8415 8357\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear built:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 2000's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSerial no.:\u003c\/b\u003e 846,331\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase material:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Presents as just short of mint - it has been left just as we acquired it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 23.5mm diameter (excluding crown) by 35mm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Gray, signed Chopard, steel Roman indices, mint condition. Note that the glareproof coating on the crystal adds some bluish tint at certain angles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHands:\u003c\/b\u003e Original, steel \"epees\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement type:\u003c\/b\u003e Chopard Swiss quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBand:\u003c\/b\u003e Original integrated steel La Strada bracelet, can fit a wrist up to approx. 7.5 inches, adjustable by removing or adding links, presents as just short of mint condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/b\u003e Sapphire, mint condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServicing:\u003c\/b\u003e We have installed the same new Swiss battery in it that came with it from the Chopard factory making it ready for immediate enjoyment - other than that we have left it the exact same state we aquired it in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers:\u003c\/b\u003e BOX - Original Chopard boxes; PAPERS - A copy of a signed letter about the watch from Franck Cascio, a copy of Mr. Cascio's book My Friend Michael: An Ordinary Friendship with an Extraordinary Man, Listings from two prominent auction houses that listed the watch attesting to its authenticty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReturns:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chopard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40136658944089,"sku":"7741a","price":9895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1219\/5194\/products\/1073099817_o.jpg?v=1659960376"},{"product_id":"chopard-mille-miglia-chronograph-chronometer-mens-watch-ref-8511-stainless-steel","title":"Chopard Mille Miglia Chronograph Chronometer Mens Watch, Ref. 8511 - Stainless Steel","description":"Few motorsport events capture the mystique and romance of early road racing quite like the Mille Miglia, the legendary thousand-mile road race that once roared through the Italian countryside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHeld from 1927 to 1957, the race began and ended in Brescia, sending drivers racing south to Rome and back again over roughly one thousand miles of public roads. It was a competition that demanded extraordinary endurance from both driver and machine, and it quickly became known as one of the most thrilling - and dangerous - events staged in motorsport.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Mille Miglia drew some of the greatest drivers and most innovative cars of its era. Victories in the race became defining achievements for manufacturers and drivers alike. Its influence was so profound that Enzo Ferrari himself once reflected on its importance, saying:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"When I talk about the Mille Miglia, I feel quite moved, for it played such a big part in my life… The Mille Miglia created our cars and the Italian automobile industry. The Mille Miglia permitted the birth of GT, or grand touring cars, which are now sold all over the world.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Mille Miglia was more than a competition - it helped shape the evolution of high-performance automobiles and the very concept of the Grand Touring (GT) car, blending speed, engineering, and long-distance endurance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRecognizing the enduring legend of the event, Chopard became the official timekeeper of the Mille Miglia in 1988. To celebrate the race and its machines, the company created the Mille Miglia watch collection, a line of timepieces designed to evoke the aesthetics and mechanical spirit of classic racing cars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRather than producing a conventional sports watch, Chopard infused the design with elements drawn directly from the world of vintage motorsport. The most distinctive is the tire-tread rubber strap, modeled after the Dunlop racing tires used on many of the cars that competed in the historic race. Instantly recognizable, it gives the watch an unmistakable motorsport identity while also providing exceptional comfort on the wrist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Ref. 8511 represents a classic and elegant expression of this concept. Its clean dial layout and purposeful styling echo the dashboard instruments found in vintage racing machines, while the polished steel case maintains the refined style expected of a Swiss luxury timepiece. The result is a watch that captures the excitement of historic motorsport with elegance and durability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInside, the watch is powered by a high-grade and beautifully finished L.U.C. Chopard automatic movement that is officially certified as a chronometer - an appropriate choice for a watch inspired by machines built to endure a thousand miles of demanding road racing. It can be admired through the exhibition back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOur Connoisseur of Time Certified Pre-Owned ref. 8511 comes out of the owner's personal collection. It presents in mint condition - a 9.8 out of 10. It is all-original down to its original Chopard tire-tread rubber strap, inspired by vintage racing tires and molded with a pattern reminiscent of the rubber that once gripped the roads during the thousand-mile race and original Chopard signed tang buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts full size case presents as mint. Its dial is like new.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of our Master Watchmakers has performed any needed servicing. It is running very strong and true, keeping time within a few seconds per day in our testing recording position.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIncluded with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrent retail price for the most recent iteration, which is nearly identical: $10,600.00 USD + tax \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYour watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. He has also done authorized work for the Cartier Service Center. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Switzerland \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Chopard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Mille Miglia Chronograph , Ref. 8511\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSerial no.:\u003c\/b\u003e 1,909,376\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds, Automatic, Chronograph, Quick-Setting Date \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/b\u003e Men\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase material:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Presents as mint. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 42mm diameter (excluding crown) 50mm long lug tip-to-tip \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Black dial with applied luminous hour markers, outer tachometer scale, recessed subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour chronograph registers, and date aperture. Signed Chopard and Mille Miglia. Luminous baton hands, like new \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement type:\u003c\/b\u003e L.U.C. Chopard based one ETA\/Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph movement, 37 jewels, cam-actuated chronograph mechanism, sweep center chronograph seconds, subsidiary registers for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour recording, date indication \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBand:\u003c\/b\u003e Original black Chopard Mille Miglia rubber strap with molded racing tire-tread pattern. Just short of mint with very slight signs of wear\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrystal type:\u003c\/b\u003e Sapphire glass, mint condition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServicing:\u003c\/b\u003e One of our Master Watchmakers has performed any needed servicing. It is running very strong and true, keeping time within a few seconds per day in our testing recording position. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTiming:\u003c\/b\u003e Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true, keeping time within a few seconds per day in our testing recording position. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. 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