Porsche Design Chronograph 6041.7.01.008.10.5

Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Hodinkee Limited Edition PVD

While the Porsche name might be best known for their incredible cars, Porsche’s design studio Porsche Design have an impressively long history in watchmaking too which goes as far back as the 1970s when they kicked things off with a collaboration between themselves and Orfina in 1972 that resulted in the Chronograph 1, which was also one of the first products Porsche Design ever launched. Offered as a PVD-coated stainless steel timepiece, it featured a black dial with a completely blacked-out 40mm construction and an automatic chronograph movement with a day and date display. Offered as one of the earliest blacked-out timepieces, the Chronograph 1 was a trailblazing timepiece that created a boom in blacked-out watches that lasted into the 1990s with several watchmakers following suit, which was aided by its role in the iconic movie Top Gun whereby Tom Cruise’s character can be seen sporting a Chronograph 1 at several points in the film. Offered here we have the limited edition modern re-issue of the Chronograph 1 from Porsche Design and iconic watch publication Hodinkee, from 2024. Retaining all of its predecessor’s aesthetic design, it uses fauxtina on its hour markers and hands to retain the vintage look of the originals. However, one large difference is its use of titanium instead of stainless steel for its PVD-coated case and bracelet. Indeed much lighter on the wrist, the 41mm watch – increased from 40mm – wears pleasantly with a modern profile and sleek lightweightedness. Brand : Porsche Design Dimensions : 41mm Model : Chronograph 1 Hodinkee Limited Edition Movement : Automatic WERK cal. 01.140 Reference : 6041.7.01.008.10.5 Bracelet : Titanium bracelet Year : 2024 Condition : Like-New Material : Titanium Included : Watch, box, and papers Dial Color : Black THE DIAL Featuring a black dial with an attractive deep yellow fauxtina on its luminous indices and hands, this Chronograph 1 retains its link to the original. Additionally, with its Porsche Design logo over its day and date windows and 24-hour subdial at 12 o'clock, this re-issue pays homage to the later models within the Chronograph 1's production run that spanned from 1972 to 1978. THE CONSTRUCTION Given that the Chronograph 1 was one of the first timepieces to use PVD to completely black-out its case and bracelet, the modern re-issue uses the same technique, except it uses titanium instead of steel, making its 41mm case and large bracelet feel light on the wrist. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.