Porsche Design celebrates 50 years of an icon with a new watch inspired by the ultra-rare 911.

Porsche Design celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic watch by presenting the limited edition Chronograph 1 – 1975. The titanium timepiece is inspired by the ultra-rare Porsche 964 911 Carrera RS America.

Fifty years after the premiere of the uncoated Chronograph 1 , Porsche Design delved into its archives to present a refreshed version of the iconic watch – the Chronograph 1 – 1975 Limited Edition . Designed for lovers of classic watches and sports cars , the new timepiece is crafted from titanium and limited to just 350 pieces . The icing on the cake is Orlando Bloom – the actor participated in the advertising campaign, playing the role of an ambassador for timeless design.

Orlando Bloom in the advertising campaign for the new, limited edition Chronograph 1-1975 watch / Porsche Design, press materials

The limited edition Chronograph 1 – 1975 pays homage to the model that debuted in 1975 and was a reinterpretation of the groundbreaking, all-black Chronograph I from 1972. Limited to just 350 pieces , this new edition is inspired by the dashboard of the Porsche 911. It features a matte black dial, white indexes, and a red seconds hand. The car's cockpit in all its glory.

New Porsche watch - Limited Edition Chronograph 1 - 1975 / Porsche Design, press material

Beneath the classic aesthetic lies the signature Porsche Design Caliber WERK 01.240 movement with a flyback function . The case and bracelet are crafted from lightweight, durable titanium – available for the first time outside the exclusive circle of Porsche owners.

New Porsche watch - Limited Edition Chronograph 1 - 1975 / Porsche Design, press material

Porsche ambassador Orlando Bloom was invited to participate in the campaign promoting this unique model. In the photos, he is accompanied by an ultra-rare Porsche 964 911 Carrera RS America . Launched in 1992, the model was a response to growing demand from Porsche customers who desired something more rugged and sporty.

New Porsche watch - Limited Edition Chronograph 1 - 1975 / Porsche Design, press material

The Carrera RS America was a stripped-down version of the classic 911 , removing many of its "luxuries," such as power windows, air conditioning, and even a radio. The goal was simple: weight reduction and maximum focus on driving . Porsche produced only 701 examples of this model , making it one of the most sought-after 911s today.

Each Chronograph 1 – 1975 Limited Edition comes in a collector's box with a numbered plaque and the engraved signature of F.A. Porsche , the original designer. And since only 350 pieces were ever produced, you'll want to act fast – they're selling out almost as fast as the cars that inspired them. Price: around 40,000 PLN.