Porsche Design Unveils Its Exclusive Chronograph 718 Spyder RS

In tandem with the unveiling of Porsche’s 718 Spyder RS along with its Weissach package iteration, Porsche Design has dedicated a matching chronograph exclusively for buyers of the new convertible vehicle.

Handcrafted in Porsche’s own horology manufacture, the 718 Spyder RS watch features a lightweight titanium case and a performance-centric design, complete with sporty totalizers, as well as Racing Yellow hour and minute hands. While the scratch-resistant and anti-reflective sapphire crystal offer optimal legibility from every angle, its ceramic hour and minute indices are treated with Super-LumiNova® for added readability in dark environments. Available in a tachymeter or a minute dial version, the bezel also echoes the look and feel of its automotive counterpart.

As a timepiece that’s designed for an extraordinary car, Porsche Design’s Chronograph 718 Spyder RS is surely not an everyday watch. Viewable from its open caseback, the time-teller houses a rotor that harks back to the roadster’s signature wheel. In terms of movement, the chronograph operates on the WERK 01.200, which is a COSC-certified in-house calibre with a flyback function.

The Porsche Design Chronograph 718 Spyder RS is now available for purchase with a starting price of $8,800 USD upon purchase of the Porsche 718 Spyder RS car with or without the Weissach package. Accompanying every timepiece is a uniquely numbered plaque, all packaged in a premium watch box. More details regarding color options and other customizations can be explored via the brand’s online timepiece configurator.

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