Porsche Design 1919 Chronotimer replica
The Porsche Design 1919 Chronotimer is a sports chronograph watch inspired by the Porsche 911 sports car, belonging to the 1919 series (1919 being the year the Bauhaus was founded). It features lightweight titanium, racing-inspired chronograph functions, and a minimalist industrial design.
I. Core Design (911 Aesthetics + Bauhaus Minimalism)
Case: 42mm titanium (approximately 46% lighter than steel, hypoallergenic/non-magnetic), 14.9mm thick, screw-down crown, water-resistant to 100 meters.
Bezel: Tachymeter scale, racing chronograph style.
Dial Layout:
9 o’clock: Small seconds
12 o’clock: 30-minute counter
6 o’clock: 12-hour counter
4 o’clock: Date window
Center: Red chronograph seconds hand.
Crystal: Convex sapphire crystal, double-sided 7-layer anti-reflective coating, scratch-resistant.
Strap: Porsche genuine leather/titanium bracelet, folding clasp.
Case back: Transparent black sapphire crystal, revealing the movement and P’Icon rotor.
II. Movement and Versions
- Basic Version 1919 Chronotimer
Movement: Sellita SW 500 (based on 7750), automatic chronograph, 25 jewels, 4Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour), 48-hour power reserve.
Features: Classic chronograph (Start/Stop/Reset), no flyback.
- High-End Version 1919 Chronotimer Flyback
Movement: Porsche Design WERK 01.200 (in-house), COSC certified, flyback chronograph: one-button reset and restart, suitable for multi-lap chronographs.
Material: All titanium, significantly lighter.
III. Key Parameter Comparison
Table Parameters 1919 Chronotimer 1919 Chronotimer Flyback
Movement Sellita SW 500 In-house WERK 01.200 (COSC)
Functions Standard Chronograph Flyback Chronograph
Case Titanium All Titanium
IV. Style and Positioning
Design Language: F.A. Porsche minimalist philosophy – pure, functional, and without redundancy, reminiscent of the 911 dashboard.
Wearing Scenarios: Suitable for sports, daily wear, and business occasions; titanium provides comfortable wear even for extended periods.
Competitors: Compared to IWC Pilot’s Chronograph and Omega Speedmaster, the 1919 wins due to its lightweight titanium + Porsche heritage + in-house movement (Flyback version). chrono-wrist.co.uk/