Background
The 1972 Chronograph I was the first Porsche Design product and the world’s first all-black watch, a revolution in the world of watches. Like the Porsche 911, it was conceived by Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche
German advertisement for the 1972 Porsche Design Chronograph 1
Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – 75 Years of Porsche Edition
The Chronograph 1 – 75 Years of Porsche Edition has been improved in numerous details compared to the original from 1972. For example, the case is made of lightweight titanium which is much more durable and hypoallergenic instead of stainless steel.
The textile strap, specially developed for the edition, features light blue decorative stitching and a central red stripe, the colors of the Porsche 75th anniversary logo.
Besides For those who don’t like NATO-style straps, the chronograph is also available with a black leather strap. and matching black stitching. The quick change system of the chronograph allows you to exchange both straps in a short time.
The piece has the mechanical caliber Porsche Design WERK 01.140 COSC-certified. Like all Porsche Design watches, the Chronograph 1 – 75 Years of Porsche Edition is handmade in Switzerland.
The part number is engraved and the 75Y logo give this watch an aura of exclusivity.
Technical specifications
- Limited to 475 copies
- Porsche Design WERK caliber 01.140 with COSC certificate
- Black titanium carbide coated case, treated with glass microspheres
- The sapphire crystal caseback and rotor movement emulate a characteristic Fuchs rim with the Porsche crest
- Caseback engraved with 75 years of Porsche logo and part number: 000/475
- Price (Approx) $11,000.00 dollars ($190,000.00 MXN)
