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.

Watch is in like new condition, with little signs of wear. Bracelet was previously sized but the removed links are included with the watch.

An authentic re-interpretation of the original, with some updated details that allow this limited edition watch to retain its predecessor's spirit, this timepiece reveals that careful collaboration can indeed produce some truly wonderful watches.