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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

PORSCHE DESIGN – Chronograph 1 – 911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche Edition

 

PORSCHE DESIGN Chronograph 1  911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche Titanium Exclusive Edition  - 2025

Today would have marked the 90th birthday of Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, known as F. A. Porsche. The visionary who transformed the design world through uncompromising minimalism and a flawless sense of functionality left a legacy that continues to inspire. 
 
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To honor this special date, Porsche and Porsche Design are presenting a series of exclusive collectibles celebrating his enduring influence. Highlights include the 911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche, limited to 90 units, and a special edition of the legendary Chronograph 1. 
 
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Complemented by a bespoke Weekender and the reissued iconic “Porsche Junior” sports sled, these pieces form a curated collection that pays tribute to design, precision, and timeless elegance.
 
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In 1972, F. A. Porsche, together with his brother Hans-Peter, founded the design studio Porsche Design, which quickly became synonymous with functional and timeless design. 
 
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True to his credo, “If you analyze the function of an object, its form often becomes obvious.”, the visionary behind the legendary Porsche 911 created enduring classics such as the Chronograph 1 and the P’8478 sunglasses with interchangeable lenses, both emblematic of F. A. Porsche’s design philosophy. 
 
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Today, 90 years after his birth, Porsche Design celebrates the legacy of its founder, whose vision continues to inspire the brand and beyond.
 
In Honor of the Visionary: An Exclusive Edition of the Chronograph 1

At the heart of the exclusive collector pieces is the anniversary edition of the Chronograph 1 – a timepiece inspired by F. A. Porsche’s personal Chronograph I, which remains in the possession of his descendants. 
 
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A special Super-LumiNova® coating on the hands and indices evokes the aged look of radium or tritium, creating a subtle patina effect. The vintage character is further enhanced by the historic Porsche Design logo on the buckle and crown. 
 
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Above the bilingual daydate display at 3 o’clock, the letters “F. A. P.” appear; normally this position bears the Porsche Design logo, but F. A. Porsche had his initials placed there on his personal watch. The rotor of the automatic movement mirrors the shape and color of the wheels of the limited-edition sportscar. Laser engraving on the case back displays the limited-edition number (XX/90) and F. A. Porsche’s signature. 
 
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Unlike the original, the case is made from ultra-lightweight, durable, and hypoallergenic titanium, yet retains the black coating of the 1972 historical model. In addition to the black-coated titanium bracelet, the timepiece can also be worn on a supplied leather strap. 
 
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The Truffle Brown calf leather and the Chalk Beige stitching reflect the materials used in the sports car’s interior. Thanks to the quick-change system, both straps can be swapped easily without tools. 
 
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As with all Porsche Design timepieces, the Chronograph features COSC certification, ensuring the highest level of precision. Each timepiece is handcrafted at Porsche’s watch manufactory in Grenchen, Switzerland.
 
The exceptional timepiece is based on the Chronograph 1 – 1972 Limited Edition, which Porsche 

Design reissued in 2022 to mark its 50th anniversary. It faithfully replicates the original in every visual detail while featuring state-of-the-art technology.
 
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 The design was inspired by the dashboard of the Porsche 911. F. A. translated its functional aesthetics into the Chronograph I – featuring a black-coated case and metal watchstraps, a matte Black dial, fluorescent white hands and indices, and a striking red stop-seconds hand – thereby creating the world’s first entirely Black timepiece.
 
Timeless Icons: The Chronograph in Harmony with the 911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche
 
The Chronograph is closely linked to the 911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche, limited to 90 units. This bespoke collector’s car, featuring customized exterior and interior details, is inspired by a 911(G-Series) that F. A. Porsche drove in the 1980s
 
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The special edition, based on the GT3 with Touring Package, incorporates numerous personal references to the creator of the 911. The exclusive F. A. Green Metallic color is inspired by his personal 911, while the specially developed F. A. Grid-Weave pattern appears on the seat centers, glove compartment, and trunk mat, reflecting the characteristic pattern of F. A. Porsche’s favorite jackets. 
 
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The black-painted Sport Classic wheels take their inspiration from the classic Fuchs wheels. The Chronograph brings this motif to life in its automatic movement rotor, mirroring the wheels’ distinctive shape and color. These material references continue seamlessly in the design of the anniversary timepiece, whose leather strap matches the interior of the sports car.
 
From Road to Journey: The Weekender
 
Among the exclusive collectibles is a spacious weekender that translates the vehicle’s design concept seamlessly into the world of accessories. 
 
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Material, color, and pattern all echo the car’s interior: Truffle Brown leather, Chalk Beige stitching, and the F. A. Grid-Weave pattern in the lining of the front pocket reflect the interior design of the 911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche
 
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 The embroidered anniversary logo, inspired by the plaque on the car’s rear grille, completes this distinctive travel bag, making it an elegant companion for journeys in the 911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche
 
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Anyone who purchases the special 911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche – limited to just 90 units – also receives the Porsche Design Chronograph 1 along with the specially designed Weekender.
 
The Comeback of a Cult Object – the “Porsche Junior” Sports Sled Returns
 
For the anniversary, another iconic creation by F. A. Porsche makes a comeback: the “Porsche Junior.” This shell-shaped sports sled was originally offered in the 1960s, particularly for young Porsche fans. It was also a favorite leisure activity for F. A. Porsche and his children, as family photos show. 
 
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The new edition is made from carbon, a material proven in motorsport and automotive construction, making the sled exceptionally lightweight. A Kevlar core provides additional stability. Like the vehicle, the Porsche Junior is limited to 90 units and finished in the special F. A. Green Metallic exterior color. 
 
The sled’s seat cushion is upholstered in the F. A. Grid-Weave fabric from the 911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  

Model: Chronograph 1911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche Edition

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 🔴 Price:  On Request💰
🔰Limited to only 90 pieces

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Press Contacts:
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Angélique Kreichgauer
Head of Public Relations
Tel.: +49 [0] 152 3911-6242
E-Mail: angelique.kreichgauer@porsche-design.de

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Monday, February 3, 2025

PORSCHE DESIGN – Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition

 

PORSCHE DESIGN Chronograph 1 F.A.T. 2025 Titanium Chronograph Edition

In 1972, Porsche Design revolutionized the watch industry with the introduction of the Chronograph I. As the first entirely black chronograph, it set new standards in design and functionality. Inspired by the dashboard of the legendary Porsche 911, its anti-reflective dial offered unparalleled readability and a clean, functional aesthetic. With the Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition, Porsche Design and F.A.T. International open a new chapter in this success story. In a strictly limited edition of just 136 pieces, the lifestyle brand, in collaboration with the car community, introduces a chronograph featuring an entirely white dial for the first time. 

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Fully coated with white Super-LumiNova® luminous material, it ensures optimal readability even in total darkness. Porsche Design adheres to the design principles of its founder, Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, by inverting the brand’s signature matte black dial. This approach not only introduces a fresh aesthetic but also enhances the functionality of the chronograph through improved readability.

This is F.A.T.: Motorsport Enthusiasm and Porsche Passion

In the early 1990s, F.A.T. International, then a French logistics company, set an ambitious goal: to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In close collaboration with Porsche and former racing driver Joachim Dauer, the legendary Porsche 962, a former Le Mans champion who had been out of competition for years, was brought back to the race track. With innovative modifications and a smart interpretation of the regulations, the Porsche 962, featuring the F.A.T. International livery, claimed the overall victory at Le Mans in 1994. Inspired by this triumph, Ferdi Porsche, nephew of Prof. Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the designer of the Porsche 911 and founder of Porsche Design, set himself the goal to revive the name F.A.T. International as a modern motorsport community. Since 2019, F.A.T. International has united motorsport enthusiasts and Porsche fans through spectacular events, such as the F.A.T.
 
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Ice Race, a revival of the historic ice race in Zell am See, and the modern reopening of the iconic “Mankei” hut on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. This vibrant international community of like-minded individuals celebrates and shares their passion for sports cars. At the hyper-modern pavilion, designed in part by Ferdi Porsche and located next to the „F.A.T. Mankei“ hut, visitors can admire a rotating selection of exhibition vehicles, including the very Porsche 962 that triumphed at Le Mans over 30 years ago. 
 
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road itself, still used as a testing track for Porsche vehicles, is steeped in automotive history.
Black on White

F.A.
Porsche’s design philosophy, “When you reconsider the function of an object, its form often becomes obvious,” was already embodied in the creation of the Chronograph I. Featuring a matte black dial with white hands and indices, along with a striking red stop-seconds hand, it offered optimal contrast for quick and easy readability — even at high speeds. 
 
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With the Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition, Porsche Design now takes this concept even further. For the first time, the dial appears in radiant white thanks to a full coating of innovative Super-LumiNova® luminescent material. This maximum luminosity, paired with black indices, numbers, and hands, it ensures unrestricted readability both day and night, making it perfect for endurance races like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The stop-seconds hand retains its iconic, bold red, characteristic of the original Chronograph 1
 
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In the dark, luminous details reveal hidden features: the silhouette of the Porsche 962 adorns the hour counter. The „6“ on the subdial at 6 o’clock, together with a „9“ and a „2,“ forming the vehicle name and the F.A.T. International logo is discreetly displayed under the date display. The English day display adds an extra distinctive touch, replacing „SAT“ and „SUN“ with „F.A.T.“ in the signature red of F.A.T., transforming every weekend into a race weekend.

Innovative, Precise and Unmistakable Like the 962

Crafted from ultra-light titanium and coated with matte black titanium carbide, the case of the Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition pays tribute to the Porsche 962, echoing its legendary aerodynamic shape and matte carbon fiber surface. The crown features the historic Porsche Design logo, while the titanium case back is engraved with the silhouette of the 962, the „F.A.T. 2025logo, the Porsche Design lettering, and the limited-edition number. 
 
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The matte black titanium wrist band highlights the iconic design of the original Chronograph I from 1972, with the clasp featuring the Porsche Design logo from that era. Additionally, the watch comes with a white textile strap with the F.A.T. Ice Race badge. Porsche Design will once again be the official timing partner of the F.A.T. Ice Race in 2025, a winter motorsport spectacle held against the stunning Alpine backdrop of Zell am See. The event, hosted on the local airfield, draws fans from around the world, combining speed, thrilling drifts, and rally action on snow and ice with both historic and modern vehicles. 
 
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The robust strap is designed for extreme conditions, offering maximum comfort and ease of use, even when worn over a racing suit or ski outfit, thanks to its Velcro closure. Customers also receive the exclusive „F.A.T. Mankei Strap,“ a purple textile-and-leather strap in. This modern color is inspired by the interior design of the glass pavilion that is located next to the F.A.T. Mankei hut, creating a strong connection to this unique location. 
 
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With a quick-change mechanism, the straps can be swapped effortlessly and without using any tools. At the heart of the chronograph lies the COSC-certified Porsche Design caliber WERK 01.240 with flyback function, allowing users to stop, reset, and restart timing in a single operation — ideal for precise lap time measurements. 
 
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Like all Porsche Design timepieces, the Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition is handcrafted at Porsche’s watch manufactory in Solothurn, Switzerland. This limited-edition timepiece is amended with an exclusive watch box, featuring a special plaque that is engraved with the limited-edition number.

The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition will be available to order from February 1, 2025 for €10,936 (RRP) at porsche-design.com and shop.porsche.com and in Porsche Design Stores worldwide.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  

Model: Chronograph 1F.A.T. 2025 Edition

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 Ref. 6041.8.01.003.10.2  

Mechanism
Caliber: Porsche Design WERK 01.240
Complications: Chronograph with flyback function, day
and date display (bilingual DE/EN)
Energy: automatic, winding rotor, energy-optimized
COSC certification
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Height: 7.90 mm
Half-oscillations: 28,800 per hour [4 Hz]
Power reserve: 48 hours
Jewels: 25
Case
        Diameter: 40.80 mm
        Height: 14.15 mm
        Material: Titanium Finish (=surface treatment): black titanium carbide coating, glass-bead blasted
        Black-coated lug modules, crown and pushers
        Crown and Pushers: titanium with black titanium carbide coating, screw-down crown
        Bottom: titanium, closed, screw-down
        Glass: Sapphire crystal with hard coating, scratch-proof and with sevenfold anti-glare properties on both sides
        Case back: Threaded
        Water-resistant: Up to 10 bar (dynamic)
Dial
        Fully coated with white Super-LumiNova®
        Color: White with black accents
        Tachymetric scale: Yes
  • Minute, hour, Chronograph
  • Chronograph second hand and 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock
  • 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock
  • Date and day of the week window at 3 o’clock

Strap
Ttitanium with black titanium carbide coating, glass bead blasted, titanium folding clasp with fine
adjustment
Additional: white textile strap with F.A.T. Ice Race 2025 badge, Velcro fastener

🔴 Price: US$ 11.500 / EUR 10,936  💰
🔰Limited to only 136 pieces

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Angélique Kreichgauer
Head of Public Relations
Tel.: +49 [0] 152 3911-6242
E-Mail: angelique.kreichgauer@porsche-design.de

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

PORSCHE DESIGN – Chronograph 1 – 75 Years Porsche Edition

PORSCHE DESIGN Chronograph 1 75 Years Porsche Edition / Chronograph 1 All Black Numbered Edition 2023  

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A CONTEMPORARY HOMAGE TO MARK 75 YEARS OF PORSCHE.

It has been 75 years since Ferry Porsche built the sports car of his dreams and presented the Porsche 356 'No. 1' roadster to the world. It was the birth of a culture, an ambition, a way of thinking. And so we are now celebrating 75 years of "Driven by Dreams"

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A welcome opportunity to reflect on our history and celebrate all those who dream like we do. Who make their dreams come true and make the world a richer and more colourful place. Porsche Design is marking this special anniversary with the launch of the Chronograph 1 – 75 Years Porsche Edition, a special model strictly limited to 475 pieces.

THE DESIGN

The Chronograph I was the first timepiece developed by Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche in 1972 to mark the foundation of Porsche Design

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The Chronograph 1 – 75 Years Porsche Edition  pays homage to the original with, among other things, a Fuchs rotor including a coloured Porsche emblem under a sapphire crystal. The case is made of high quality titanium with a Black titanium carbide coating.

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The dial in Black with White accents and modern Porsche Design logo including lettering as well as the bezel with tachymeter catch the eye just as effectively as a sports car from Zuffenhausen.   

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Those who make their dreams come true and make the world a richer and more colourful place. Porsche Design is marking this special anniversary with the launch of the Chronograph 1 – 75 Years of Porsche Edition, a special model strictly limited to 475 pieces with the COSC-certified Porsche Design calibre WERK 01.140

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The chronograph also has a specially developed textile/leather strap with Light Blue decorative stitching and a woven red stripe in the middle - designed in the colours of the logo to mark the 75th anniversary. 
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In addition, the chronograph is available with a Black leather strap and matching Black stitching.
 
An Icon of Time – Both Then and Now

The Chronograph 1 – All Black Numbered Edition from Porsche Design has received the German Design Award in the “Luxury Goods” category. The ”German Design Council”, an independent international jury of experts, honored the timeless design and purist design language of the chronograph in the “Excellent Product Design” discipline. 

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The award-winning timepiece is a reminiscence of the Chronograph I, the world’s first all-black wristwatch. Following his vision, Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche derived the design principles from the cockpit of the Porsche 911 in 1972 and transferred them consistently to a watch.

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The result was not only a revolutionary chronograph that guaranteed easy readability thanks to an antireflective black dial, but also the first “sports car for the wrist.” “We are very proud to have received one of the most prestigious international design awards for the Chronograph 1 – All Black Numbered Edition. The award is a great recognition, not only of F. A. Porsche’s innovative design, but also of our ability to carry this distinctive heritage into the future,” says Carsten Monnerjan, Head of Design at the Porsche Lifestyle Group.

International Standards for Pioneering Design Developments

Every year since 2012, the German Design Award has set international standards for innovative design developments and competitiveness on the global market. Only projects that are pioneering in the German and international design landscape are honored.

All Black Numbered Edition Wins German Design Award 2024

“The Chronograph 1All Black Numbered Edition refers to the legendary black watch classic from Porsche Design with characteristic features and translates them into a formal and technically contemporary design that also makes this elegant, sporty chronograph unmistakable,” the jury explained. The award is divided into three disciplines: “Excellent Architecture,” “Excellent Communication Design,” and “Excellent Product Design.” 

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The German Design Award will be presented in Frankfurt am Main in January 2024. All award winners will be presented as part of an exclusive exhibition.

Exclusive Small Series, Handcrafted and Highly Precise

The Chronograph 1 – All Black Numbered Edition is produced in an exclusive small series of a maximum of 1,000 pieces per year in Porsche’s own watchmaking manufactory in Solothurn, Switzerland. Consecutive numbering adorns the back of the case, making each piece unique.

“We asked ourselves how F. A. Porsche would design ‘his’ chronograph with the means available today. Since the chronograph’s function as a timekeeping instrument was more important for him than its decorative character, the design of the new edition is based directly on the historical model, but is technically completely up to date,” explains Rolf Bergmann, CEO Porsche Design Timepieces AG

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The black-coated case and the bracelet featuring a quick-change mechanism are made of ultralight, resistant, and hypoallergenic titanium. The crown and chronograph push buttons are dynamically waterproof. The sapphire-crystal glass is antireflective and is enhanced with an additional hardened coating. Dial, crown, clasp, and case back bear the current Porsche Design logo. The tachymeter and the day/date display use the current Porsche font. The handcrafted mechanical Porsche Design WERK 01.140 chronograph caliber, with COSC certification, ensures maximum precision. All information on the Chronograph 1 – All Black Numbered Edition is available online at porsche-design.com and at Porsche Design Stores, Porsche Centers, and selected watch retailers.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:   Chronograph 1 Editions

Model: Chronograph 1 75 Years Porsche Edition

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Ref. WAP0710110P0GP 

Mechanism
Caliber: Porsche Design caliber WERK 01.140, chronograph with flyback function, COSC-certified
Swiss caliber with flyback chronograph function, day and date display, automatic winding from the Porsche Design Manufaktur in Solothurn
•    Rotor: 360° Aufzugsrotor im Fuchsfelgendesign, Silber, Abdeckkappe mit historischem Porsche Wappen
•    Diameter: 13 ¼ ''' [30,00mm]
•    Height: 7.90 mm
•    Power reserve: 48 hours
•    Frequency: 28,800 per hour [4Hz]
•    Jewels: 25 
•    Regulator system ETACHRON and regulator corrector
•    Balance: Glucydur
•    Shock protection: Incabloc
•    Mainspring: Nivaflex
•    Bridges: load/stress optimised barrel bridge according to Porsche’s lightweight principle
•    Winding: energy-optimised rotor
•    Chronometer-certified (C.O.S.C.)
Long-term test in compliance with Chronofiable criteria: 10,000 cycles per push-piece; Porsche Design tapestry engraved on load-path-optimized bridges
Case
        Diameter: 40.80 mm
        Height: 14.15 mm
        Material: Titanium carbide, bead-blasted titanium case
        Black-coated lug modules, crown and pushers
        Crown: Screw-fastened
        Glass: Sapphire crystal with hard coating, scratch-proof and with sevenfold anti-glare properties on both sides
        Case back: Threaded
        Crown: Threaded
        Finish (=surface treatment): Black titanium carbide coating, glass bead blasted
        Water-resistant: Up to 5 bar (dynamic)
Dial
        Black matte dial 
Color: Black with white accents
Tachymetric scale: Yes
  • Minute, hour, Chronograph
  • Chronograph second hand and 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock
  • 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock
  • Date and day of the week window at 3 o’clock
Strap
Titan-Edelstahl-Dornschließe, schwarze Titankarbid-Beschichtung, glasperlgestrahlt
Material: Echtes Porsche Fahrzeugleder, Echtes Porsche Fahrzeugleder und Textil
Interchangeable wrist strap system: Yes anti-reflex coating: Seven-fold anti-reflex on both sides
  •     Strictly limited to 475 pieces
  •     COSC-certified Porsche Design calibre WERK 01.140
  •     Black titanium carbide coated case, glass bead blasted
  •     Textile/leather strap with light blue stitching and a woven red stripe in the middle - designed in the colours of the logo to mark the 75th anniversary.
  •     Glass-bead blasted sapphire crystal shows the Fuchs rotor with historical Porsche crest  
  •     Case back with engraved logo 75 years of Porsche and individual limited edition number
 
🔴 Price: US$ 11.000 / EUR 9,975  💰
🔰Limited to only 475 pieces

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Press Contacts:
Porsche Design Group
Angélique Kreichgauer
Head of Public Relations
Tel.: +49 [0] 152 3911-6242
E-Mail: angelique.kreichgauer@porsche-design.de

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