Chronograph 1 Utility – Limited Edition

Military Is Now Utility. Porsche Design Brings Back the Legendary Military Chronograph.At the end of the 1970s, Porsche Design developed a 38 mm Military Chronograph made of stainless steel that was ahead of its time. The iconic timepiece not only impressed with its high level of reliability and outstanding comfort, but turned out to be an ideal watch design for aviation. As a result of the novel matte-black PVD coating, reflections could be reduced and anti-glare readability enabled as a result. International air forces such as the US Air Force were so impressed with the innovative timepiece that they equipped all their officers with the Porsche Design icon. More than 40 years later, Porsche Design is finally bringing the legend back, with essential improvements: Military is now Utility. Made of titanium carbide. The new Chronograph 1 Utility – Limited Edition sees titanium carbide being used for the first time, a material that was developed and patented by Porsche Design, making the case of the timepiece even tougher, more scratch-resistant, and lighter. Where Tritium was used in the past, blue Super-LumiNova® is used today, which guarantees optimal readability, especially in the dark. The Porsche Design-caliber WERK 01.240 ensures maximum precision and, thanks to its flyback function, it is now also possible to measure back-to-back times. The new edition’s design, especially the matte-black dial, is of course still reminiscent of the icon from the 1970s and continues to provide optimal readability. The dial of the Military Chronograph displayed the tiger’s head of the respective unit, matching the flying squadron. Today, this can be found, reinterpreted, in the form of a yelling 'Mankei'. The 'Mankei' icon is based on the Pinzgau term for marmots and refers to the cooperation with F.A.T. International and their 'Mankei' location on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. The Chronograph 1 Utility – Limited Edition by Porsche Design embodies the fusion of tradition and innovation in the form of a robust timepiece with an appealing design, which transfers the characteristics of Military Chronographs regarded around the world into the modern age. The Chronograph 1 Utility – Limited Edition therefore satisfies the need to own a reliable companion for outdoor activities without forgoing style and aesthetics.To emphasize the exclusivity of this limited edition, the case back features an engraving with the 'Mankei' as well as the 'Chronograph 1 Utility Edition' lettering – accompanied by the limitation number XX/250.