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CIRCA: 1970s
REF.: 7750
CASE MATERIAL: Black PVD steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 40.00 mm in diameter
DIAL: Black with three subregisters, day (in Italian) and date apertures
BRACELET MATERIAL:Black PVD steel
BRACELET SIZE: 7 to 7-1/2 inches
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Time, chronograph, day and date
CALIBER: 7750
The Porsche Design Chronograph I came out in 1972 and defied the traditional chronograph design. It was the first PVD watch on the market; a black watch had never been seen before it, as PVD had been found primarily in military applications with the original function to decrease friction wear on metal parts, but in a watch it generally improves hardness, wear and oxidation resistance. Porsche Design watches from this era are becoming more sought after by collectors and offer a good value for a PVD coated automatic chronograph with a reliable Valjoux based movement. The present watch is a rare early version with ORFINA print on the dial.
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Condition
Many of these watches are found in poor condition because the PVD would be worn off. This example does show signs of wear, but most of the PVD is very good condition. Scratches and nicks to the edge of the crystal. Day, date and chronograph functions are operating. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that there is no guarantee on the future working of the movement.
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