The recent partnership agreement between Chopard and Porsche Motorsport once again turns the spotlight on the Chopard’s Superfast collection, which debuted in 2013. It is a sophisticated timepiece with exclusive finishing.
The new Chopard Superfast 919 Porsche Motorsport Chronograph is entirely in tune with Porsche’s approach to motor racing, namely as a “Lab for our visions.”
The imposingly sized chronograph, with its 45 mm-diameter case and flyback function, is powered by the mechanical Chopard 03.05-M caliber, which is chronometer-certified by the Swiss testing agency COSC. This “engine” and its oscillating weight can be admired through a sapphire crystal caseback engraved with the inscription “Official Timing Partner Porsche Motorsport.”
Inspired by the new Porsche 919 Hybrid, the stripes on the dial evoke the racecar’s rear diffuser. Also, the “919” that appears in a red rectangle inside the subdial at 9 o’clock is identical to the number on the Porsche racecars. Finally, the design of the rubber strap is inspired by the slick tires that enable the car to negotiate curves at extremely high speeds.
Chopard says: “This new Superfast chronograph proclaims a highly exclusive nature that is a perfect match for the legendary Porsche cars, since the new Superfast 919 Porsche Motorsport Chronograph is produced in a strictly limited 919-piece series reserved for those who are quick off the mark.”
Below, you will find Chopard’s official photos of the Chopard Superfast 919 Porsche Motorsport Chronograph and its movement, Caliber 03.05-M. Also below are some of my own photos (including wrist shots) of the watch, taken at the event, and to discover the watch’s technical details.
The imposingly sized chronograph, with its 45 mm-diameter case and flyback function, is powered by the mechanical Chopard 03.05-M caliber, which is chronometer-certified by the Swiss testing agency COSC. This “engine” and its oscillating weight can be admired through a sapphire crystal caseback engraved with the inscription “Official Timing Partner Porsche Motorsport.”
Inspired by the new Porsche 919 Hybrid, the stripes on the dial evoke the racecar’s rear diffuser. Also, the “919” that appears in a red rectangle inside the subdial at 9 o’clock is identical to the number on the Porsche racecars. Finally, the design of the rubber strap is inspired by the slick tires that enable the car to negotiate curves at extremely high speeds.
Chopard says: “This new Superfast chronograph proclaims a highly exclusive nature that is a perfect match for the legendary Porsche cars, since the new Superfast 919 Porsche Motorsport Chronograph is produced in a strictly limited 919-piece series reserved for those who are quick off the mark.”
Below, you will find Chopard’s official photos of the Chopard Superfast 919 Porsche Motorsport Chronograph and its movement, Caliber 03.05-M. Also below are some of my own photos (including wrist shots) of the watch, taken at the event, and to discover the watch’s technical details.
SPECS:
Case:
Stainless steel
Total diameter: 45 mm
Thickness: 15.18 mm
Water resistance: 100 meters
Screw-locked crown with black rubber-clad steering wheel motif
Glareproofed sapphire crystal
Open caseback bearing engraved “Official Timing Partner Porsche Motorsport” inscription
Steel bezel with tachymeter scale secured by eight PVD-blackened steel screws
Movement:
Mechanical self-winding chronograph Chopard 03.05-M
Total diameter: 28.8 mm
Number of jewels: 45
Power reserve: 60 hours
Frequency: 28,800 vph
Chronometer-certified by COSC
Dial and hands:
Opaline silver-toned dial with red inner-bezel ring transfers
“919” logo in 9 o’clock counter
Metallic black hour and minute hands and hour-markers, enhanced with Super-LumiNova
Arrow-tipped, red sweep-seconds hand
Red hour- and minute-counter hands
Metallic black seconds-counter hand
Functions and displays:
Central display of the hours, minutes and seconds
Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Date window between 4 and 5 o’clock
Chronograph: seconds with flyback function, 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock
Tachymeter scale
Strap and clasp:
Black rubber strap (slick tire-tread motif)
Polished steel folding clasp
Ref. 168535-3002 – 919-piece limited edition
source: watchtime.com By Alexander Linz
Case:
Stainless steel
Total diameter: 45 mm
Thickness: 15.18 mm
Water resistance: 100 meters
Screw-locked crown with black rubber-clad steering wheel motif
Glareproofed sapphire crystal
Open caseback bearing engraved “Official Timing Partner Porsche Motorsport” inscription
Steel bezel with tachymeter scale secured by eight PVD-blackened steel screws
Movement:
Mechanical self-winding chronograph Chopard 03.05-M
Total diameter: 28.8 mm
Number of jewels: 45
Power reserve: 60 hours
Frequency: 28,800 vph
Chronometer-certified by COSC
Dial and hands:
Opaline silver-toned dial with red inner-bezel ring transfers
“919” logo in 9 o’clock counter
Metallic black hour and minute hands and hour-markers, enhanced with Super-LumiNova
Arrow-tipped, red sweep-seconds hand
Red hour- and minute-counter hands
Metallic black seconds-counter hand
Functions and displays:
Central display of the hours, minutes and seconds
Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Date window between 4 and 5 o’clock
Chronograph: seconds with flyback function, 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock
Tachymeter scale
Strap and clasp:
Black rubber strap (slick tire-tread motif)
Polished steel folding clasp
Ref. 168535-3002 – 919-piece limited edition
source: watchtime.com By Alexander Linz
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