For decades, Porsche has been doing things differently, fitting engines at the rear of its sports cars and even using its expertise and resources to establish its own watch brand. As if engineering and designing a chronograph of its very own wasn’t innovative enough, Ferdinand Porsche pushed the boundaries even further with the debut of Porsche Design’s all-black Chronograph 1 in 1972. It wasn’t until 1975 that the chronograph finally adopted a more traditional stainless-steel look, while still retaining its focus on form and function, like the 911.
Porsche Design is excited to honor that 1975 Chronograph 1 with a new titanium all-numbered edition, tapping into its adventurous and innovative spirit.
The Chronograph 1 - 1975 Limited Edition is the perfect reinterpretation of its 70s counterpart, showcasing a design crafted entirely of ultra-lightweight titanium, making history as a first for Porsche Design. Familiarity returns to the matte black bezel and dial, both of which retain their original fonts but have been updated with high-contrast Super-LumiNova white numerals and indices for legibility.
The Chronograph 1 comes powered by an in-house Porsche Design WERK 01.400, a COSC-certified chronograph movement with a day-and-date display and a 48-hour power reserve. The inner workings are visible from the sapphire backcase and also feature each watch’s numbered engraving.
Hand-crafted at Porsche Design’s new Timepieces Manufaktur in Grenchen, Switzerland, which celebrated its official opening in March, the all-new Chronograph 1 - 1975 Limited Edition is now available for $8,250.
