Porsche Design Watches
Discussion
Being a admirer of watches and long time fan of all things Porsche, i have decided to combine both passions and to upgrade my watch collection.
I currently have a 1960s Omega Seamaster date (which has massive sentimental value)a bit like this but on the bead of rice bracelet:
and one of these:
.
The Seiko is a bit big for my wrist, so i am contemplating trading this up for a Porsche Design watch.
My questions are:
Are Porsche Design watches actually any good as a timepiece?
Any particular models to look at? Without having to add lots of extra money.
Any particular models to avoid?
I currently have a 1960s Omega Seamaster date (which has massive sentimental value)a bit like this but on the bead of rice bracelet:
and one of these:
.The Seiko is a bit big for my wrist, so i am contemplating trading this up for a Porsche Design watch.
My questions are:
Are Porsche Design watches actually any good as a timepiece?
Any particular models to look at? Without having to add lots of extra money.
Any particular models to avoid?
Edited by Ray Singh on Tuesday 1st December 14:00
Ray,
I have a Porsche Design watch, model PO11 on a steel bracelet, as here:
Bought in 2001. I wear it regularly although not when I'm doing manual stuff etc. It's a great watch, very comfy etc.
Never had any problems with it and now I'm thinking maybe it's time for a service. It's an automatic so compared to something quartz it does not keep perfect time, maybe it loses a minute a week.
What I really like about it is the clarity of the design..simple but good.
I can recommend this model. I know nothing about other models.
Hope this helps.
R.
I have a Porsche Design watch, model PO11 on a steel bracelet, as here:
Bought in 2001. I wear it regularly although not when I'm doing manual stuff etc. It's a great watch, very comfy etc.
Never had any problems with it and now I'm thinking maybe it's time for a service. It's an automatic so compared to something quartz it does not keep perfect time, maybe it loses a minute a week.
What I really like about it is the clarity of the design..simple but good.
I can recommend this model. I know nothing about other models.
Hope this helps.
R.
Have a look at the original, Ferdinand Porsche designed, Orfina PD chronos - chronomaster usually has a few in. Not new but original.
ETA - http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/porsche_design.htm - however it's gone since I looked last time - it gives you an idea though.
More info on the varients here - http://brown-snout.com/horology/articles/orfina_po...
ETA - http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/porsche_design.htm - however it's gone since I looked last time - it gives you an idea though.
More info on the varients here - http://brown-snout.com/horology/articles/orfina_po...
Edited by andy_s on Tuesday 1st December 15:48
Various manufacturers have actually produced the PD watch ranges over the years - Orfina (as mentioned above), IWC and currently Eterna (which was taken over by Porsche Design AG in about 2003). The older models seem very collectable and they do have a certain coolness about them - the PO11 chornograph model was worn in the TV series The Professionals as well as by Tom Cruise in some scenes of Top Gun (due to later re-shoots, in some scenes he sports a Rolex) and you're unlikely to see anyone else wearing one.
If you want a modern one, try here: www.watches.co.uk or http://www.watches.co.uk/watch.php?wid=0726P
If you want a modern one, try here: www.watches.co.uk or http://www.watches.co.uk/watch.php?wid=0726P
Regarding what Porsche Design watches were worn in The Professionals, I'm sure Bodie and Doyle wore PDs but I also think they were one of the the models with the fully blackened case and bracelet. I cannot remember the technical name for such blackening! I have read somwhere that it wears off too.
R.
PS: I think mine was manufactured by Eterna before PD acquired that company.
R.
PS: I think mine was manufactured by Eterna before PD acquired that company.
The Leaper said:
Regarding what Porsche Design watches were worn in The Professionals, I'm sure Bodie and Doyle wore PDs but I also think they were one of the the models with the fully blackened case and bracelet. I cannot remember the technical name for such blackening! I have read somwhere that it wears off too.
R.
PS: I think mine was manufactured by Eterna before PD acquired that company.
PVD - Physical Vapour DepositionR.
PS: I think mine was manufactured by Eterna before PD acquired that company.
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