IWC Porsche Design Chronograph Titan
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1980s to early 1990s
This IWC Porsche Design Chronograph Titan is a wristwatch developed through a collaboration between IWC and Porsche Design. It is constructed from titanium, a material introduced to this specific model as the first instance of a fully titanium chronograph.
The watch features an integrated case design where the chronograph pushers are flush with the sides of the housing. The bracelet consists of horizontal links that connect to the case. The dial is dark, featuring chronograph sub-registers, a central red chronograph hand, a peripheral tachymeter scale, and a day-date display. The watch was produced during the 1980s and early 1990s. The exact caliber is not specified in the provided documentation.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Case feature
- Integrated pushers
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Production period
- 1980s to early 1990s
- Maker / attribution
- IWC (International Watch Co.)
- Historical significance
- n/a
Design
- Visible features
- • Case and bracelet are constructed from titanium • Chronograph pushers are integrated flush into the case side • Day and date display window is positioned at the 3 o'clock marker • Dial features a red central chronograph hand
- Historical Context
- This model is cited for its role in the application of titanium within the modern watch industry. While the 1972 Chronograph 1 is recognized as a formative product for the Porsche Design brand, the Titan model is distinguished as the first chronograph produced entirely from titanium. This introduction of titanium is positioned as a development in the evolution of mechanical watches, resulting from the partnership between the two companies during the 1980s and early 1990s. The documentation emphasizes the model's place in the history of horology, noting its design and material usage as a key factor in its distinction.
- Design and Construction
- The IWC Porsche Design Chronograph Titan is distinguished by its material composition and integrated structural design. Manufactured from titanium, the watch case presents a cohesive form where the chronograph pushers are flush with the case silhouette, maintaining a smooth aesthetic profile. The integration extends to the bracelet, which is composed of specific horizontal links that provide a direct, visual continuity with the case body. The dial continues the functional aesthetic with a dark background, highlighted by chronograph sub-registers and a prominent red central chronograph hand. A peripheral tachymeter scale circles the dial, which also includes a day-date aperture located at the 3 o'clock position.
- Technical Status and Documentation
- The watch is described as being in an operational condition suitable for daily use. However, the documentation explicitly states that there is no official record, service history, or verification of internal components provided for this specific example. Furthermore, the technical specifications for the internal caliber are not included in the primary text. The provided information, including historical assertions, is based entirely on the vendor's listings. The cataloguing entity specifies that these details do not constitute an independent assessment of authenticity or an inspection of the movement's integrity.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The specific internal caliber movement is not provided in the source text
- Research required: The source does not provide details regarding past service history or potential replacement components