Porsche Design is bringing back its famous ?Military Chronograph? (Ref. 7177) from the 1970s (back then co-developed with Orfina, shown in the picture below on the left) in a limited edition of 250 pieces, available from January 15, 2024.

Instead of a PVD-coated stainless steel case, however, the latest release from Porsche Design is equipped with state-of-the-art materials and components: By using titanium carbide (TiC), the “Chronograph 1 Utility ? Limited Edition” is also the first chronograph within the brand?s collection watches that is made from the patented material that is not connected to a specific Porsche sports car.

“This dark, extremely light, hypoallergenic, and highly scratch-resistant material is the result of years of elaborate research. A revolutionary material for the timepieces of the future and a tribute to F. A. Porsche?s legacy to the world of watchmaking.”Porsche Design
The design is an homage to the Military Chronograph from the 1970s, even down to the use of the original font on the three totalizers. The new edition, however, is powered by the Porsche Design WERK 01.240 chronograph caliber with COSC certification and flyback function, enabling quick starting, stopping, and resetting in a single operation.

The movement comes with a frequency of 28,800 bph (4 Hz) and offers a power-reserve of 48 hours when fully wound. While it shows the typical layout of the trusty 7750, the team at Porsche Design partne...