Orfina Porsche Design Military Chronograph Ref. 7177
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970s
Maker / issuer
Porsche DesignThis Orfina Porsche Design Military Chronograph, reference 7177, is a Swiss-made wristwatch originating from the 1970s. The timepiece features a 40mm stainless steel case finished with a factory-applied matte black PVD coating.
The watch is powered by the Lemania 5100 automatic chronograph movement, known for its shock resistance. The matte black dial includes a red "3H" insignia, indicating the presence of tritium luminous material on the hands and markers. It is equipped with an original black PVD-coated stainless steel bracelet manufactured by NSA. According to the auction description, the case remains unpolished, exhibiting minor signs of previous wear while maintaining its structural integrity.
The watch is provided without original boxes or documentation, and the history of previous service remains unknown, although it is reported to be in accurate working order.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- Orfina/Porsche Design
- Serial
- 16XX
- Bracelet
- NSA-manufactured PVD steel
- Movement
- Lemania 5100
- Reference
- 7177
- Dial Feature
- 3H Tritium symbol
- Case Material
- Stainless steel with PVD coating
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Porsche Design
Design
- Visible features
- • Red 3H marking on the dial indicating tritium • Orange central chronograph seconds hand and sub-dial hands • Day-date window positioned at the 3 o'clock marker • Matte black PVD coating on case and bracelet
- Case and Dial Design
- The timepiece features a 40mm stainless steel case treated with an industrial black PVD finish. The design follows a functional aesthetic, characterized by a matte black dial intended for high readability. The dial is punctuated by orange-colored chronograph hands and indices treated with luminous material. A distinct red "3H" mark is present on the dial, signifying the use of tritium-based luminous compound. The day and date aperture is located at the 3 o'clock position. The case remains in its original unpolished state with factory markings and minor wear consistent with age.
- Movement and Functionality
- The watch houses the Lemania 5100 automatic movement, a caliber widely recognized for its shock-resistant architecture and utility in aviation and military chronographs. The auction description indicates that the movement is currently functioning accurately, although there is no recorded history of previous maintenance or servicing.
- Authentication and Documentation
- The object is identified as a model 7177 produced through the collaboration of Porsche Design and Orfina. It includes an NSA-produced PVD-coated steel bracelet. All specifications provided are based on the primary source documentation and are not independently verified by the reference site.
Identification
- Reference
- 7177
- Serial number
- 16XX
- 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: Previous service history unknown
- Research required: Specific level of patina variation on the 7 o'clock marker