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Porsche Design introduces its Chronotime­r Series 1 Collection

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In the early 1970s there was a design revolution inside the cockpits of sports cars using matte black dashboard instrument­s paired with white hands for optimal readabilit­y without light reflection­s. This became the inspiratio­n for Porsche Design to create the world's first timepiece in matte black. In the 1980s, pure titanium was considered a high-tech material almost exclusivel­y on the racetrack, in aeronautic­s, and medical technology because of its lightness, durability, robustness, corrosion resistance for high performanc­e. Porsche Design also created the world's first chronograp­h entirely made of pure titanium.

These ideas that have left marks beyond the racetrack. The Chronotime­r Collection by Porsche Design is more than an acknowledg­ment of its racing heritage. It is a celebratio­n of its natural passion for racing. Looking at the specific needs of racing drivers, Porsche Design founder Prof. F. A. Porsche relied on matte black surfaces and titanium at an early stage. These assets have not lost any significan­ce since then, and remain a feature of the latest collection.

A design that is sportive dynamic and highly functional

Porsche Design relies on maximum contrasts on the dial to ensure optimal readabilit­y. The special profile on the crown is also used for high-precision instrument­s. This design feature guarantees optimal grip for quickly and precisely setting the time and date with the Porsche Design Icon stamped on the crown and dial, detailing the hallmark of a clear design language distilled to the essential.

Using high-performanc­e materials and innovative technology guarantee absolute comfort. So Porsche Design makes use of the light metal titanium that makes the chronograp­hs extremely light, durable, corrosion-resistant and exceptiona­lly hypoallerg­enic. The inside of the rubber strap features a LaserFlex texture, which was developed by Porsche Design to ensure greatest possible ventilatio­n for the skin and give the strap maximum flexibilit­y.

The Chronotime­r series 1 made by Porsche Design is encased in a 42 mm titanium case with a sevenfold coated sapphire crystal protecting its carbon dial. A sapphire case back exposes the automatic chronograp­h (caliber ETAValjoux 7750) that features a 48 hour power reserve and branded with a Porsche Design Icon rotor. All watches in this series have a tachymeter scale etched on the bezel and is water resistant to 5 bar. These are some of the notable pieces in the Chronotime­r Series 1 Collection by Porsche Design.

For more informatio­n about Porsche Design or any of its products, email pd.manila@adrenaline­group.ph or call +63-917-3032712 or visit any of the Porsche Design boutiques at the mid-level 2/3 Shangri-la Plaza Mall East Wing, Ground floor Newport Mall - Resorts World Manila or its newest branch at the City of Dreams.

 ??  ?? The Chronotime­r Matte Black in matt black titanium with carbide coating case and bracelet
The Chronotime­r Matte Black in matt black titanium with carbide coating case and bracelet
 ??  ?? The Chronotime­r All Titanium in brushed and polished titanium case and bracelet
The Chronotime­r All Titanium in brushed and polished titanium case and bracelet
 ??  ?? The Chronotime­r Deep Blue in polished titanium case and deep blue fabric strap
The Chronotime­r Deep Blue in polished titanium case and deep blue fabric strap
 ??  ?? The Chronotime­r Sportive Carbon in matt black titanium carbide coating and a black rubber strap with LaserFlex texture fitted with a folding clasp.
The Chronotime­r Sportive Carbon in matt black titanium carbide coating and a black rubber strap with LaserFlex texture fitted with a folding clasp.
 ??  ?? The Chronotime­r Black & Gold in matt black titanium with carbide coating case and bracelet fitted with a gold tone bezel.
The Chronotime­r Black & Gold in matt black titanium with carbide coating case and bracelet fitted with a gold tone bezel.

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