Porsche Design Silver 1 Mile Bezel (Ref. 7750), 1980s

Dealer description — Huntington Company

History & Significance This Porsche Design chronograph represents one of the more interesting executions of the Valjoux 7750 platform. While many of the Orfina Porsche Designs feature the Lemania cal. 5100, these rare 7750s are a great find and feature a slimmer case profile. The example shown here features the rare 1-mile inner tachymeter scale, a configuration explicitly produced for the US market and seen far less frequently than the kilometer variants. The design language is clean, functional, and unmistakably tied to Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s philosophy of reduction and purpose. These watches were built to be worn hard and often show heavy use, which makes finding an unpolished example with its original finish still intact especially uncommon. The matte black dial with tritium plots, red central chronograph hand, and full day-date display captures the practical design ethos Porsche Design was known for through the 1980s. Writer’s Thoughts This is one of the more compelling Porsche Design watches because of the rare 1-mile scale and thinner profile thanks to the Valjoux 7750. The profile and brushing are all intact, the dial has even tritium aging, and the bracelet wears comfortably with its thin, articulate links. It’s a straightforward tool chronograph with character and presence at 40mm. Our Promise Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity. Specifications Brand: Orfina Model: Porsche Design Ref. 7750 Year: circa 1980s Case Material: Stainless steel Case Size: 40mm Bezel: Fixed inner bezel with rare 1-mile tachymeter inner scale Dial: Black dial with tritium hour markers and red chronograph hand Crystal: Mineral Movement: Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph Strap/Bracelet: Original stainless steel bracelet Buckle/Clasp: Folding clasp signed PD Contents: Watch only Condition Case: Unpolished with honest wear throughout. Dial: Excellent condition with warm tritium plots and clean printing. Hands: Original hands with matching tritium tone. Crystal: No serious chips or cracks. Bracelet: Original bracelet with surface wear and minimal stretch. Buckle/Clasp: A secure and clean folding clasp.