Porsche’s Design Team Celebrates 60th Birthday Of The 911 With Exclusive Watch
Recently, Porsche released the lightest-ever version of the 911 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the iconic sports car. Now, to mark this milestone, Porsche Design has unveiled a special edition Chronograph 1 watch.
Paying tribute to the legendary Porsche 911 S/T 2.4 racing model from 1970, the unique timepiece is limited to only 1,963 watches, each a symbol of the enduring legacy of the Porsche 911.
Designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the founder of Porsche Design, the Chronograph 1 features a light, uncoated and sandblasted titanium case, inspired by the lightweight design concept of the vehicle.
Its black dial and bezel ring reflect the historical display instruments of the 911 S/T, while the minute scale includes a prominent red number ‘60’ to celebrate the special anniversary.
Under the “hood” of the chronograph beats the COSC-certified Porsche Design WERK 01.240 movement, ensuring precise timekeeping and performance reminiscent of the high speed and precision of the supercar.
In addition, the flyback function allows for quick starting, stopping, and resetting in a single operation, adding to the watch’s functionality.
The case back, made of seven-layer antireflective sapphire-crystal, reveals the extraordinary movement, driven by a rotor inspired by the design of the car’s magnesium alloy wheel.
Customers can choose from options of Brilliant Silver, Dark Silver (high gloss), or Black (high gloss), to add a touch of sophistication to the watch.
That’s not all. The leather straps of the wristwatch can be customized in black with GT silver metallic decorative stitching or Classic Cognac with tone-in-tone stitching.
Crafted with a symmetrical hole pattern, the straps minimize unnecessary weight while maintaining a connection to the interior design of the signature 911.
Each chronograph comes with a range of accessories, including a unique watch plaque featuring the 911 S/T image and an individual limitation number.
The limited edition Chronograph 1 – 911 S/T will be available for purchase from August 2, 2023, at Porsche Centers and Porsche Design Stores for €11,950 (US$13,053).
[via duPont Registry and Jalopnik, images via Porsche Design]
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