Porsche Design

After many years of having watches produced by Eterna under a licensing agreement, in 2014, the Porsche Design Group founded Porsche Design Timepieces AG, in Solothurn, Switzerland. By the end of 2014, the newly formed Porsche Design timepieces, made in close cooperation with their Design Studio in Zell am See, Austria – had brought the first timepiece created under the new management to market. Fast forward to Baselworld 2016, and for the first time, Porsche Design Timepieces exhibited at their own booth (after many years exhibiting alongside Eterna). And with good reason, as the result of the new initiative is starting to show in the form of a new line of watches called the 1919 Collection, which debuted at Baselworld. Porsche Design 1919 Datetimer Eternity The new collection consists of 9 references in total, including (4) 1919 Chronometers, (4) 1919

We were at the Crystal Shops at City Center in Las Vegas (connected to the Aria), a few weekends ago, and came across two awesome Porsche Design ballpoint pens: the Laser Flex and Shake Pen. The Porsche Design “Laser Flex” pen (shown in a steel with a brushed finish) has a flexible barrel made of stainless steel with precise laser cut slots that contract and release together upon pushing and releasing the top of the pen. In steel, it retails for $500, and in PVD steel, it is $590. Porsche Design’s best selling pen, the Shake Pen, comes in a steel and carbon fiber barrel and has an innovative technology that allows you to lightly shake your wrist to reveal the ballpoint pen. Repeat the motion and it disappears back into the barrel. It’s made in Germany and comes in

Porsche Design unveils a new collection consisting of eleven timepieces, presented in 42 mm diameter titanium cases, called the Chronotimer Series 1. The color of the dials vary between black, carbon, white or deep blue. Bezels come in black titanium, titanium or 18K rose gold. And a variety of straps and bracelets are available, including leather, textile, rubber and titanium. According to Porsche Design, the Chronotimer Series 1 was developed entirely by Porsche Design Timepieces AG, based in Solothurn (Switzerland), and was also manufactured in Switzerland. It is based on the Chronograph I timepiece from 1972 and the Titanium Chronograph from 1980. (Editor’s note: the movement was not developed by Porsche Design, it is an ETA Valjoux 7750 chronograph, the same caliber used in the Chronograph I from 1972.) A unique black-tinted sapphire crystal caseback shows the 7750 components including

Last night, Porsche Design had a party at their flagship store in SoHo to celebrate the new Flat Six collection. The store, which opened in January, is the largest Porsche Design store in the world and has the entire watch collection, as well as an array of killer luggage, clothing and accessories. The new P’6300 Flat Six collection comes in a variety styles, in both chronograph and 3-hand configurations. Two case sizes: 40 mm and 44 mm are available. Depending on the model, it will come with either a rubber strap or metal bracelet. Prices range from approximately $4,000 to $6,000. (Hit the jump for more pics.)

In 1972, the first product introduced under the Porsche Design brand was the black Chronograph I P'6540. The second product from Porsche Design followed in 1978: the P'8478. To celebrate the brand's 40th anniversary, Porsche Design has created a limited edition set called the "40Y of Iconic Products" which includes a watch and aviator glasses, like the originals.

Porsche Design unveiled a new compass watch in March at Baselworld, the P'6250 Compass. Available in a limited run of 911 pieces. The P'6250 watch has a three-hand display on the top side. Powering the time and date display is the self-winding Swiss made Sellita SW300 movement. Concealed underneath the hinged dial, is a removable liquid compass. The case is titanium with a scratch resistant PVD coating. Water-resistance is 50 meters.

Thirty years ago, Porsche Design created a small revolution in the watch world by launching the first chronograph in titanium. It has now reproduced this legendary model. Faithful to the original, the new Heritage P'6530, constructed entirely in shot-blasted titanium, has the same positive characteristics as its illustrious predecessor: pure, clear lines and integrated pushpieces. Only the diameter of the case has changed: to reflect modern trends, it has been increased to a generous 44 mm.

Porsche Design has unveiled a very sporty new Flat Six P'6310. It features a simple 3-hand configuration, with an easy to read black dial and white luminous hour markers, hours and minutes hands. The flange and seconds hand are orange, a perfect match for the ultra sporty orange/black Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

At Baselworld 2009, Porsche Design introduced some new versions of their popular Flat Six P'6340 Automatic Chronograph. For the most part, the watches are the same as when they were originally introduced in 2007. They still feature a 44.5 mm x 15 mm stainless steel case that is water-resistant to 120 meters. Inside is the same modified 7750 movement, with a signature Porsche alloy wheel shaped rotor and visibility through the sapphire caseback. The chronograph pushers are flush mounted with the case at 2 and 4 o'clock, like on the original. And the sporty dial layout that you expect from a watch that pays homage to the venerable Porsche 911, is unchanged. What is new for 2009 though, are three new color schemes, including one with a red dial and black accents, one with a black dial and red accents

Porsche Design does not specialize in the manufacturing of high-end watches or writing instruments. What they do specialize in is the design of such products. They may not manufacture the watches or pens that display their name, but the companies they have sourced, definitely do. Eterna and Graf von Faber-Castellare well respected companies, so when you buy a watch or pen with the Porsche Design name, you know it is well made. The Porsche Design indicator is the perfect example, it is currently the only chronograph in the world which is equipped with a mechanical-digital stopwatch display.