Porsche Design by Orfina Chronograph Ref. 7750
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1980s
This Porsche Design chronograph is a 1980s wristwatch manufactured by Orfina. The watch features a 40mm bead-blasted stainless steel case with an internal tachymeter bezel and a mineral crystal.
It is powered by an automatic Valjoux 7750 day-date chronograph movement. The matte black dial displays tritium luminous indices that have aged to a dark pumpkin tone, accompanied by matching hands. The watch is presented on its original stainless steel link bracelet. The construction includes a screw-down case back and pump-style pushers. The auction description notes the case retains its original antireflective brushed finish, with only a minor polish applied to the top of the bezel.
This stainless steel variant is distinguished from the black PVD coated versions produced by the same partnership during this era.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- Orfina
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Bracelet
- Original Porsche Design stainless steel
- Movement
- Valjoux 7750
- Reference
- 7750
- Case diameter
- 40mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Dial features
- Tritium luminous indexes
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Orfina
Design
- Visible features
- • Matte black dial with day-date window at 3 o'clock • Tritium indices and hands exhibiting pumpkin-colored patina • Internal tachymeter bezel scaling • Brushed stainless steel finish on case and bracelet
- Case and Bracelet
- The watch is housed in a 40mm stainless steel case featuring a bead-blasted, anti-reflective brushed finish. The design incorporates a screw-down case back, which the auction description reports retains its original factory engravings, and a mineral glass crystal that exhibits minor wear and faint scratches. The case is fitted with original pump-style pushers and a crown bearing the Porsche Design logo. The timepiece is attached to its original stainless steel bracelet, which comprises 24 links. The auction description states that the bracelet shows almost no stretch and is capable of fitting a wrist up to 7 1/2 inches in circumference. The exterior finish of the case is described as largely original, though a slight polish has been applied to the top edge of the bezel near the crystal.
- Dial and Movement
- The matte black dial includes an internal tachymeter bezel and indices treated with tritium luminous material. These luminous elements have developed a dark pumpkin-colored patina. A day-date complication is positioned at the 3 o'clock mark. The chronograph functions are arranged in a layout facilitated by the internal movement. Internally, the watch is powered by a Valjoux 7750 automatic movement. This caliber provides both chronograph timing functions and a day-date display. The movement is specified as the automatic day-date chronograph Valjoux 7750, a central component of the Porsche Design by Orfina series during the 1970s and 1980s.
- Provenance and Attribution
- The watch originates from the partnership established between Porsche Design and the manufacturer Orfina. Following the founding of Porsche Design in 1972, Orfina was selected as the exclusive manufacturer for their early watch production. This collaboration spanned from the early 1970s into the 1980s. The reference 7750 is documented as a stainless steel variant within the Porsche Design by Orfina series. The auction description notes that this particular model represents an alternative to the black PVD-coated versions that became widely associated with the brand, most notably through film appearances such as in the motion picture 'Top Gun'.
Identification
- Reference
- 7750
- 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 watch's specific year of manufacture within the 1980s is not documented
- Research required: The extent of previous use is subject to the auction description's assessment