I’ve mentioned before that I’m a big watch fan. I’m not any sort of a collector, but I appreciate a fine time piece and would love to have the means to buy one or two on my list. You can guess, then, that I’m all for any reason that comes up for Porsche Design to create a special edition watch. This is a heck of an occasion.
Porsche won their first Le Mans 40 years ago in an amazing 1-2-3 finish with Hans Hermann and Richard Attwood piloting their 917 K to a first place finish. The Porsche Design P’6612 Dashboard Le Mans 1970 Limited Edition watch pays tribute to the winning 917.
The face of the watch is styled after the dashboard instruments of the Porsche 917 K with white indices, a black background and red hands and accents. The car’s number, 23, adorns the face, just as it did the long-tail of the car. Around the bezel is a tachometer scale that can be used to calculate overall speed. The case is a brushed and polished titanium. A perforated calfskin strap with red topstitching reminiscent of the 917’s steering wheel completes the look.
Only 917 watches will be offered. Each comes with a scale model of the 917 K and a booklet signed by Herrmann and Attwood. I couldn’t find a price it will be offered at.
I love the look of this watch and would gladly wear one if I could afford it. My guess is it will be priced in the high 4 figures though.
[Via Porsche Design]
Just captured one of these watched though the Berlin Porsche store – absolutely delighted. My birthday is 23 of month and 23 has been lucky number all my life.
I’m Carrera 4S cabriolet driver.
I’m also having mid life crisis, yes I know, I know.
Terry, would love to see some pictures of the watch.
I was just wondering about a replacement watch band for my 6612 watch!could u please email me with any information and also the price!!thankyou!