History of Porsche Design and Chronograph 1

Porsche Design began as a design studio founded in 1972 by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, aka "Butzi" Porsche, creator of the Porsche 911. Today, the company has evolved into a luxury goods subsidiary that sells a wide range of products in branded boutiques around the world, from luggage and sunglasses to coffee makers and clothing.

My wife's favorite Porsche Design bag bought at PECLA

The Chronograph 1 is known as the world's first all-black wristwatch, introduced by Porsche Design in 1972. Initially, these watches were manufactured by a company called Orfina, but they moved to a partnership with IWC in 1978. The Eterna brand then took over manufacturing from 1998 to 2014, and Porsche Design is now the in-house watchmaker.

Special Chronograph Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the 911 Turbo

Porsche Design's latest creation celebrates the 50th anniversary of the legendary 911 Turbo, considered by many to be the epoch-making creation of the Porsche car. when it was introduced in 1974, the 911 Turbo stunned the world as the fastest street car ever made. Its thick wheel arches, whale tail spoiler, eye-popping acceleration, and top speed of 240 km/h made it a true design classic.

This special Chronograph 1 - 911 Turbo 50th Anniversary model,Limited production of 500 piecesand that it was the first of its kind in the world. The model was created in honor of the fact that the original Chronograph 1 was released at the same time as the first generation Turbo.

Chronograph 1 - 911 Turbo 50th Anniversary Model Features

This model is said to have the following features

1. case (e.g. receptacle, condition, event, legal action, letter style, etc.): Made of lightweight titanium with a scratch-resistant titanium carbide coating.
2. letter board (e.g. on typewriter, writing aide)The design is based on the three main instruments visible from the steering wheel of the first turbo model, with the same white hands and indices.
3. Chronograph second hand: Bright red in color, it mimics the needles of a car's speedometer and tachometer.
4. flyback function: The word "Flyback" above the 6 o'clock position indicates that the chronograph hand can be stopped, reset, and restarted with a single push of the chronograph hand.
5. fontThe font used on the dashboard of the old 911 was adopted.
6. logoThe same Porsche Design logo as the 1972 chronograph 1 is used.

Attention to the back cover and strap

The back of the caseback also shows the attention to detail. The sapphire crystal caseback is engraved with the instantly recognizable "Turbo" logo. Below that is the car's famous cloverleaf pattern.Automatic rotor based on Fuchs wheelis placed and the crest of Porsche is depicted in the center.

The strap is made of beige leather and textile leather in homage to the colors of the first Turbo production cars. It also features the "Turbo" logo. Each of the 500 limited edition watches will also come with an additional black titanium bracelet.

This Chronograph 1 - 911 Turbo 50th Anniversary was assembled at the Porsche Design Manufactory in Zolotrun, Switzerland,Price: $1,200 (about 1.7 million yen)He said that it is.

A Porsche Design watch is more than just a tool for ticking time; it is an item that carries the history and soul of the Porsche car.
The latest chronograph 1 model, which has been with the 911 Turbo for 50 years, is a must have set for anyone who buys a 911 Turbo 50th Anniversary car.
Unfortunately, however, there are no official Porsche Design boutiques in Japan, and at this point it seems that the only way to get one is to somehow import one.