With a striking white dial and a nod to Porsche’s racing legacy, the Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition blends cutting-edge craftsmanship with iconic design. Limited to 136 pieces, it’s a must-have for collectors and motorsport enthusiasts alike.
As an editor and watch enthusiast, I’ve seen countless timepieces in my career, but every once in a while, a creation comes along that stops me in my tracks and redefines my understanding of what a watch can represent. Porsche Design’s Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition is one of those rare pieces. Combining cutting-edge craftsmanship with a rich motorsport heritage, this timepiece does far more than tell the time—it transports you into the heart of automotive passion and precision engineering.
A Historic Legacy Reimagined
Let’s begin with the context. Porsche Design, known for its unparalleled design language, first made waves in 1972 with the Chronograph I, a pioneering black chronograph inspired by the Porsche 911 dashboard. It revolutionized the industry with its minimalist matte black dial and anti-reflective coating, allowing drivers to read the time with ease while barreling down a racetrack. Fast forward to 2025, and Porsche Design, in collaboration with F.A.T. International, has once again redefined its legacy by introducing the Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition—a watch that perfectly balances nostalgia with modern technological brilliance.
White Dial, Bold Contrast: A Shift in Aesthetic and Function
At first glance, the Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition stands out. Gone is the signature matte black dial that has become synonymous with Porsche Design. In its place, for the first time ever, is a radiant white dial, fully coated in Super-LumiNova®, which makes this timepiece glow in the dark like no other. With black indices, numbers, and hands, the contrast is bold yet refined, ensuring you can read the time at any moment, even in total darkness.
This shift from black to white is not just an aesthetic change—it’s a functional upgrade. As a watch reviewer, I’ve always been a stickler for legibility, and this design is a triumph. The dial’s luminous material ensures that you won’t miss a beat, even during a 24-hour endurance race. Additionally, the red stop-seconds hand—a nod to the original Chronograph I—remains a signature feature, paying homage to the watch’s racing roots. But what really sets the F.A.T. 2025 Edition apart is the added details that reveal themselves in the dark: the silhouette of the Porsche 962, the vehicle that conquered Le Mans in 1994, and the discreet F.A.T. International logo hidden beneath the date display.
A Nod to Motorsport: The Spirit of F.A.T. International
F.A.T. International’s story is deeply intertwined with Porsche’s racing legacy. In the early ’90s, F.A.T. helped bring the iconic Porsche 962 back to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where it triumphed in 1994. Since then, F.A.T. has evolved into a modern motorsport community, celebrating its passion for speed and cars through events like the F.A.T. Ice Race and the opening of the F.A.T. Mankei hut on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. The Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition captures this enthusiasm perfectly, reflecting the spirit of motorsport while maintaining Porsche Design’s high standards of precision and functionality.
The watch itself is a tribute to the Porsche 962. Its titanium case, coated in matte black titanium carbide, echoes the aerodynamic lines and the carbon fiber surface of the legendary car. And the details? They are nothing short of masterful. The titanium case back is engraved with the silhouette of the Porsche 962, along with the F.A.T. 2025 logo, and the limited-edition number—a subtle but unmistakable mark of exclusivity.
Craftsmanship and Functionality: An Engineering Marvel
But what truly elevates this timepiece is the technical craftsmanship. The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition features the COSC-certified Porsche Design Caliber WERK 01.240, an automatic chronograph movement with a flyback function. This allows users to stop, reset, and restart the chronograph in a single motion, ideal for precise lap-time measurements. This movement is housed in an ultra-light titanium case, ensuring the watch is as durable as it is comfortable. As someone who appreciates fine mechanical engineering, the caliber WERK 01.240 is a revelation in precision and reliability.
The Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition’s durability extends to its straps as well. The matte black titanium bracelet is a nod to the original Chronograph I’s design, while the white textile strap with the F.A.T. Ice Race badge is built for performance, designed to withstand the extreme conditions of motorsport while remaining comfortable even under a racing suit. A third strap, the F.A.T. Mankei Strap, takes inspiration from the Mankei hut and the surrounding Alpine landscape, offering a distinctive color and texture that connects the watch to its motorsport heritage.
Limited Edition, Unlimited Appeal
The Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition is strictly limited to 136 pieces worldwide, making it a true collector’s item. The exclusivity doesn’t stop there: each watch comes with a custom watch box and a plaque engraved with its unique limited-edition number. With a price tag of $11,500, this timepiece isn’t just a watch—it’s a piece of automotive history and a symbol of Porsche Design’s unwavering commitment to excellence.
As someone who has had the privilege of experiencing this watch firsthand, I can confidently say that the Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition is more than just a timepiece. It’s an experience—a blend of motorsport passion, cutting-edge technology, and design that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of high-performance watches. Whether you’re a motorsport enthusiast, a Porsche aficionado, or simply someone who appreciates the art of fine watchmaking, this is a watch that demands to be experienced.
The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition is available for order now at $11,500. If you’re lucky enough to secure one, you’ll not only own a limited-edition timepiece, but you’ll also be part of an exclusive motorsport legacy.
For more details, visit Porsche Design’s website or your nearest Porsche Design store.
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