One of my clients is a big 911 fan.
He has asked me about a watch that links to his interest in the 911.
He’s a big guy so a big watch is no problem, he currently wears a white dial Longines dress watch. He definitely doesn’t want a Rolex.
Is the obvious answer the black Orphina chrono?
Not sure he will be bothered with the hassle of vintage so needs to be something readily available.
What are the forum suggestions?
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
Don’t Tag Heuer have a few Carrera Editions out currently specifically linked to Porsche
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IWC spring to mind as Porsche did a lot of work with them over the years. They are also in broadly the same place in the equivalent hierarchy.
If he has money and likes things a bit different Singer make watches. Very ugly but a link to Porsche and not a Rolex.
Singer:
https://singervehicledesign.com/
Watches: https://www.thelimitededition.co.uk/...R%20REIMAGINED
Orfina chronograph - Porsche design. PD even do a re issue now as well lots of other different watches.
He's looking for a German made watch, originally engineered for Hitler with the movement in the wrong place.Originally Posted by Montello
Or one of these from Porsche Design which look pretty nice:
BRM designs do nice car related watches 😏
Porsche design is the obvious choice but a Gulf Monaco would be pretty nice too.
I looked at that but I don’t see the chronograph as currently available?
This looks like the obvious choice but even though he could afford it I don’t think he’d want to have a watch of that value.
https://www.porsche-design.com/gb/en...WAP0710090PBLK
Has he seen the opening scenes of the Steve McQueen film Le Mans?He has asked me about a watch that links to his interest in the 911.
The Monaco re-issue might be a good shout.
http://www.onthedash.com/racer/steve-mcqueen/
Readily available, 44mm, and gets the McDreamy seal of approval.
https://www.tagheuer.com/gb/en/timep...1F.FC6492.html
The Monaco is a great shout but I think this version would be even cooler
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The Chronograph 1
THIN is the new BLACK
As mentioned above, TAG have some Porsche editions and if he must link a watch to his car, this sounds like a good bet. Also available on bracelet:
https://www.tagheuer.com/gb/en/timep...1F.FC6492.html
The vintage Orfina's are a good option. Alternatively you can build your own Porsche design watch here - https://timepiecesconfigurator.porsc...ature=Preis-GB
There was a Ltd Ed steel and white face with blue highlights version of this -
https://www.tagheuer.com/gb/en/timep...45.FC8316.html
Heuer Autavia 1163 Siffert
"A man of little significance"
Always liked these monoblocs
https://escapementmagazine.com/artic...actuator.html/
He should have a think about the Rolex aversion because the clear and obvious choice is a Daytona. Apart from the obvious racing links, there’s the fact that both represent the very best in engineering in their category and that both target the aspirational working class with that sweet spot of entry level luxury. They were both launched in 1963 too and share a 60th birthday this year.
Sinn 956 gets my vote. Not strictly a 911 watch but very discreet with its motorsport cues.
Thanksvery much for the suggestions chaps.
Ouch!
If he's happy to only spend a couple of hundred (and who shouldn't be), may I suggest one of Roue's offerings?
Vintage Heuer or the Porsche Design ones… making me miss my Carrera S
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Got to be a Porsche Design.
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Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
Only this will do:
As a glorified beetle owner, i took the subtle approach...
Can't think of anything worse than a watch that lets people know i'm an even bigger knob than they first thought.
Only this will do:
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Has to be an Omega Flightmaster cal. 911
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Has he seen the opening scenes of the Steve McQueen film Le Mans?
The Monaco re-issue might be a good shout.
http://www.onthedash.com/racer/steve-mcqueen/
Love that film especially with a 911 s driving through early 70’s French roads. He wore his Sub during those scenes.
Ooohhh, is that a chip in your Beetle's paintwork?I really hope you have the purple velvet blazer and shoes to match! [I'll keep my eyes out for a Moser-colourway Austin Powers sports car around Harvey Nicks / Intercontinental ... ]
Isn’t that the USP of Rolex?
Edit. That’s an attempt at humour btw …
Maybe this is the obvious answer...the original racing watch before it got hijacked by NASA.
On topic, the Monaco is actually a nice pairing.
Turns out they come in purple too, hmmmm.
Probably a chip, could be dirt, or it could be another insect orgy, they love the color.Ooohhh, is that a chip in your Beetle's paintwork?
Of course i have the shoes, i’ve got low standards to maintain while jump starting yet another dead battery by the side of the road LOL
Great colour match!As a glorified beetle owner, i took the subtle approach...
Can't think of anything worse than a watch that lets people know i'm an even bigger knob than they first thought.
Wonder if they do a dial in GT Silver? 🙌🏻
My previous post was obviously a joke, but if it's taken your fancy, I believe it's £23 you'll never get back!
Seriously though, since I guess I am a 911 man myself I've thought about this subject before. I really love the much unloved Porsche Design Monoblock Actuator, but I could never bring myself to buy one new. Now that they are discontinued I have mild regret, especially as they were 40% off this past January, but even at that price I walked away. I wouldn't really call it a 911 watch though as the styling is more brutalist.
However, I am not a big fan of car themed watches just as I wouldn't want a car to be watch themed. My favourite watch for driving is my 44mm Panerai as it's very legible at a glance, and with a strap a lot less loose than anything on a bracelet and just looking at it makes me happy.
But if I'm being honest, I think an analogue plastic G-shock is probably the best driver's watch.
On the affordable front I'd recommend an Autodromo Prototipo chronograph.
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Another affordable suggestion- Hanhart 417ES reissue, as worn by Steve McQueen in real life, rather than Le Mans 1971.
Quite bit cheaper than a 5512 as well.
Mine and someone else's 997 GTS.
The 911 is to sports cars what the Rolex Submariner is to watches.
Like it or not, there is only one choice for him.
Panerai 911
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What model reference is that ? Lovely watch
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Should he forget his watch there are always THESE
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