In 1856, a couple of guys named Josef Girard and Urs Schild started a watch movement manufacturer called, appropriately enough, Dr. Girard & Schild. They rebranded a few times, first to Schild Freres, then—perhaps after realizing that neither of the previous names rolled off the tongue—they started putting the name Eterna on their watch dials. That one stuck.
150 years or so later, after having been acquired by F. A. Porsche, Eterna and Porsche Design put out this incredible 25th-anniversary limited edition piece to commemorate the original 'Chronograph 1'.
While all-black PVD Porsche Design chronographs are probably most famous for an appearance on the wrist of LT Pete "Maverick" Mitchell played by Tom Cruise in the hit movie "Top Gun", it's much more than a movie prop. These watches have become a favorite for both watch collectors and car enthusiasts, and just seem to get better the more worn they are.
In that way, this example is an especially good one, featuring some patina on the edges of the case and the bracelet that just give it an extra air of having "been there" and "done that." It's number 1,884 out of a total 1,998 pieces that were made in commemoration and, in our opinion, is way better than any more modern versions you'll find out there.
| Stock # | EPF662511 | |
| Brand | Eterna Porsche Design | |
| Style | Chronograph ’25th Anniversary’ | |
| Model | 6625.11 | |
| Serial | 1884 / 1998 | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel W/ PVD Finish | |
| Dial | Matte Black | |
| Millimeters | 40 | |
| Bracelet | Porsche Design PVD Bracelet |
CASE & BRACELET
The unpolished case is in exceptional condition, retaining crisp finishing with light signs of honest use. The case retains its original pump pushers and unsigned crown. The case back remains unpolished as well with all factory markings fully intact. It comes supplied on its original PVD Porsche Design bracelet which retains 12 links that show minimal stretch and will fit up to a 6-inch wrist. The watch does come with two additional links that can be added to the bracelet if needed.
DIAL & HANDS
The matte black dial is in flawless condition. The tritium lume plots have achieved a gorgeous cream coloration and show no degradation under UV light inspection. The original tritium hands match the dial nicely and display no degradation, with the striking red seconds hand adding a pop of color to the otherwise black-on-black-on-black configuration.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch is functioning perfectly and keeping time, previous service history is unknown.
