Porsche Design Chronograph 911 GT3

TGR Staff - 10/18/2024

The iconic Porsche 911 GT3 is already a car that sets pulses racing with its storied history on the road and track. Now, Porsche Design brings the same spirit of precision and performance to your wrist with the release of the new Chronograph 911 GT3 and Chronograph 911 GT3 Touring. These exclusive timepieces are crafted for those who own and drive the newly launched Porsche 911 GT3 and its Touring Package variant, offering a direct connection between the wearer’s watch and their high-performance sports car.

Since its debut in 1999, the Porsche 911 GT3 has redefined what’s possible in a road-legal vehicle, channeling motorsport innovations into a machine built for driving purists. Its achievements on both road and racetrack, including numerous class victories at endurance events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Nürburgring, are legendary. The new chronographs from Porsche Design aim to capture that same precision engineering, creating a piece that goes beyond just telling time.

The watch case, made from ultra-light titanium, offers a choice between a glass-bead blasted finish or an optional black titanium carbide coating for those who prefer a stealthier look. This sports car on the wrist mirrors the GT3’s commitment to high performance with the Porsche Design caliber WERK 01.200 movement, a COSC-certified chronograph boasting a flyback function for seamless timekeeping, allowing the wearer to stop, reset, and restart a running time measurement with a single push.

The connection between car and chronograph goes even deeper, with design elements that evoke the GT3’s motorsport roots. The GT dial features a hexagonal pattern for improved legibility, accented by a distinctive yellow ring and black rhodium-plated hands treated with SuperLumiNova® for visibility in any lighting. The seconds disc at 9 o’clock carries the “911 GT3” insignia and a checkered flag motif, underscoring the timepiece’s motorsport pedigree.

Customization is a cornerstone of both the car and the watch. The colored ring around the dial can be personalized to match the car's exterior, including options from Porsche’s “Paint to Sample” program. Even the rotor, which powers the automatic movement, is available in the design of the 911 GT3’s rims and in the colors of Brilliant Silver, California Gold, Dark Silver, and Satin Black. Owners of the GT3 with the Weissach Package can also opt for an exclusive “911 GT3 Weissach Rotor,” making each timepiece as unique as the car it’s paired with.

The luxurious strap is made from original Porsche vehicle leather and stitching, echoing the custom upholstery of the 911 GT3. Whether you choose the calfskin strap or a titanium bracelet, each option comes equipped with a titanium clasp that matches the case finish, adding yet another touch of tailored refinement. An optional “GT3” engraving at the 6 o’clock position is available for those who want to further emphasize the watch’s automotive origins.

Exclusivity comes standard; the Chronograph 911 GT3 and Chronograph 911 GT3 Touring will be available to order exclusively for buyers of the new 911 GT3 or its Touring variant. Each timepiece is handmade in Porsche’s own watchmaking manufactory in Solothurn, Switzerland, where customization options ensure that the watch mirrors the specifications of its corresponding car. Delivered in a limited-edition watch box, complete with a laser-engraved plaque that matches the vehicle, this isn’t just a watch—it’s a tangible extension of the GT3 experience.

Porsche Design’s new chronographs are far more than accessories; they’re an extension of the GT3’s DNA, a mechanical embodiment of the precision and performance that the Porsche 911 GT3 represents. Like the car itself, these timepieces push boundaries, combining style and substance into a package that’s as thrilling as it is sophisticated.

Priced from $10,767, the Chronograph 911 GT3 and Chronograph 911 GT3 Touring are set to be delivered worldwide through Porsche Centers and Porsche Design Stores. This chronograph will feel right at home for those who see the world as a series of fast corners and perfect lap times.

For more details, visit shop.porsche.com.