Austrian town Zell am See is home to Studio F. A. Porsche and the location for the iconic GP Ice Race, brought to life by Ferdi Porsche and Constantin Klein. As the Official Timing Partner of the legendary ice race that will take place in January 2023, Porsche Design presents a special edition of the Chronograph 1 in a limited edition of 250 pieces. Ferdi Porsche, a nephew of Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the founder of Porsche Design, and organizer of the GP Ice Race since 2019, was involved in the development of the chronograph.
Ferdi Porsche accompanied the development of the chronograph in Porsche’s own watch factory in Solothurn, Switzerland. The timepiece is visually based on the original from 1972 but, at the same time, features a modern touch. Fluorescent hour indices and exceptionally bright Super-LumiNova® luminous material create a maximum contrast on the matte-black dial. Together with the seven-fold antireflective, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with hard coating, this provides optimal readability. The new Chronograph 1 – GP 2023 Edition features a pointed minute hand (rectangular in the original), the red stop hands (white in the original), and an uncoated silver titanium case.
Inside is the WERK 01.240 caliber with flyback function and COSC certification, innovative quick-switch date display, and Porsche Design X GP Ice Race Chronograph 1 – GP 2023 Edition day display. The 40.8 mm case is water-resistant to 10 bar. The historic Porsche Design logo can be found on the dial, crown, and clasp as well as on the back of the case. In addition to the edition number, another highlight is a laser engraving of the GP logo: a Yeti sitting on a tractor. The bezel has a 60-minute scale, and the controls are in contrasting black.
The GP 2023 Edition comes with two bracelet variants. The modern white GP badge provides a high level of functionality, as the textile strap allows the watch to be put on quickly and worn comfortably over a ski or racing suit. The strap is also available as a classic black version made of fine vehicle leather and with a matte-black titanium folding clasp. Customers receive the high-quality timepiece in a black box with a laser-engraved acrylic plaque.
The strictly limited Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – GP 2023 Edition can be ordered from December 15, 2022, onwards at porsche-design.com and in Porsche Design Stores worldwide at a price of 8.950 euros.
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