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Porsche Design Watch

Titanium Rare and Collectible Porsche Design Watch, Automatic
Titanium Rare and Collectible Porsche Design Watch, Automatic

Titanium Rare and Collectible Porsche Design Watch, Automatic

By Porsche Design

Located in Antwerp, BE

Titanium Rare and Collectible Porsche Design Watch, Automatic New Old Stock Collectors Watch Movement: Automatic.

Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Porsche Design Titanium Chronograph Mechanical Automatic Unworn Diver 120M
Porsche Design Titanium Chronograph Mechanical Automatic Unworn Diver 120M

Porsche Design Titanium Chronograph Mechanical Automatic Unworn Diver 120M

By Porsche Design

Located in Antwerp, BE

Porsche Design Titanium Diver Chronograph Mechanical with Automatic Winding Unworn Old Stock 120M Reference 6500.10 Movement: Mechanical with automatic winding, Valjoux Calibre 775...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

IWC Porsche Design Certified IW3700
IWC Porsche Design Certified IW3700

IWC Porsche Design Certified IW3700

By IWC

Located in Berlin, BE

Delivered with its original papers and a normal box, this IWC Porsche Design IW3700 is more than just a watch; it's a symbol of sophistication and refinement.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

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Porsche Designs Chronotimer
Porsche Designs Chronotimer

Porsche Designs Chronotimer

By Porsche Design

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph Case: 42mm round titanium case, sapphire crystal, push/pull crown, smooth bezel Dial: black chronograph / sti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Porsche Design Titanium Chronotimer 42mm
Porsche Design Titanium Chronotimer 42mm

Porsche Design Titanium Chronotimer 42mm

By Porsche Design

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, subseconds, Chronograph, 30 min, 12 hour Case: 42mm titanium, dive bezel Band: Bedat and Co black leather band Dial: black with blue in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Porsche Design Stainless Steel Chronograph
Porsche Design Stainless Steel Chronograph

Porsche Design Stainless Steel Chronograph

By Porsche Design

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, chronograph Case: 40mm round case Bracelet: stainless steel bracelet, folding clasp Dial: black chronograph dial, st...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Porsche Design by IWC Chrono Wristwatch
Porsche Design by IWC Chrono Wristwatch

Porsche Design by IWC Chrono Wristwatch

By Porsche Design

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Chrono watch. Steel, black rubber strap. Black dial. 3 counters. Date at 4H. Folding clasp. Quartz movement (battery to change).

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Porsche Design Titanium Carbide Sport Chronograph 42mm
Porsche Design Titanium Carbide Sport Chronograph 42mm

Porsche Design Titanium Carbide Sport Chronograph 42mm

By Porsche Design

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, 30 minute register, 12 hour register Case: 42mm black titanium, smooth bezel Dial: black Bracelet: black lea...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Porsche Design 918 Spyder Quartz Chronograph Wristwatch. Rubber Tyre Strap.
Porsche Design 918 Spyder Quartz Chronograph Wristwatch. Rubber Tyre Strap.

Porsche Design 918 Spyder Quartz Chronograph Wristwatch. Rubber Tyre Strap.

By Porsche Design

Located in Canterbury, England

Our Porsche Design 918 Spyder quartz chronograph reference wap0700810e features a black steel 44mm case, and carbon effect dial with rubber tyre effect strap and folding clasp with s...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Porsche Design Flat 6 Ref P6310, Sapphire Glass Caseback, Excellent Condition
Porsche Design Flat 6 Ref P6310, Sapphire Glass Caseback, Excellent Condition

Porsche Design Flat 6 Ref P6310, Sapphire Glass Caseback, Excellent Condition

By Porsche Design

Located in Canterbury, England

This example comes with neither original box nor papers but a presentation box will be included at point of sale. We date this Porsche Design to circa 2010. This watch will fit a wr...

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Porsche Design by Orfina, Mark 1, Valjoux 7750 auto, PVD Black Coating, c 1976.
Porsche Design by Orfina, Mark 1, Valjoux 7750 auto, PVD Black Coating, c 1976.

Porsche Design by Orfina, Mark 1, Valjoux 7750 auto, PVD Black Coating, c 1976.

By Porsche Design

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage Porsche Design by Orfina is a very early example of the world's first black watch and the first automatic chronograph to feature day and date displays.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

IWC Porsche Design Compass Moon Phases Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3551

IWC Porsche Design Compass Moon Phases Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3551

By IWC

Located in Firenze, IT

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES. Porsche Design by IWC The Compass Watch,Automatic, Ref. 3551.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Other

Porsche Design by IWC Quartz Chronograph and Moon Phases Titanium Wristwatch
Porsche Design by IWC Quartz Chronograph and Moon Phases Titanium Wristwatch

Porsche Design by IWC Quartz Chronograph and Moon Phases Titanium Wristwatch

By IWC

Located in Firenze, IT

Titanium quartz, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant, screwed case-back, blue metallic bezel ring under the glass, blue dial with subsidiary seconds at 6 and five...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Quartz, Titanium

IWC Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Porsche Design World Time Wristwatch
IWC Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Porsche Design World Time Wristwatch

IWC Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Porsche Design World Time Wristwatch

By IWC

Located in Dallas, TX

Ref. 3822-003. Quartz movement. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel with cities of the world, 40mm diameter. Black dial with gold markers. Black IWC strap band and titani...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Porsche Design Ladies Steel Wristwatch
Porsche Design Ladies Steel Wristwatch

Porsche Design Ladies Steel Wristwatch

By Porsche Design

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Ladies watch. Steel, gray based steel. Black dial. Day and date at 3H. Automatic movement. 1 year warranty

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Early 2000s German Wrist Watches

Orfina Porsche Design Stainless Steel German Army Prototype Wristwatch
Orfina Porsche Design Stainless Steel German Army Prototype Wristwatch

Orfina Porsche Design Stainless Steel German Army Prototype Wristwatch

By Porsche Design

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

PORSCHE DESIGN by ORFINA Prototype chronograph for tender of the German army (logo 3H red). Circa 1980. 3 dials. Day and date. Khaki. Steel / Leather strap khaki. Automatic movement....

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Porsche Design Automatic Chronograph Lemania 5100
Porsche Design Automatic Chronograph Lemania 5100

Porsche Design Automatic Chronograph Lemania 5100

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, small seconds, day, date, tachymeter, chronograph Case: 40mm stainless steel case PVD coated, sapphire crystal Band: stainless steel PVD...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eterna Titanium 30 Anniversary Porsche Design Titan Wristwatch Ref P’6530
Eterna Titanium 30 Anniversary Porsche Design Titan Wristwatch Ref P’6530

Eterna Titanium 30 Anniversary Porsche Design Titan Wristwatch Ref P’6530

By Eterna

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a 30 year anniversary re-issue by Eterna of the 1980's IWC Porsche Design Titan ref. P’6530. In the 1980's IWC was the first to use titanium for a wristwatch, specifically th...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Porsche Design Dashboard Chronograph 18k Rose Gold Wristwatch Ref 6612.692
Porsche Design Dashboard Chronograph 18k Rose Gold Wristwatch Ref 6612.692

Porsche Design Dashboard Chronograph 18k Rose Gold Wristwatch Ref 6612.692

By Porsche Design

Located in Surfside, FL

Ref 6612.692. Fine Pre-owned Porsche Design Watch. Certified preowned Sport Porsche Design Dashboard Chronograph 6612.692 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Black Rubber strap wit...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Porsche Design Orfina Chronograph Day Date Watch
Porsche Design Orfina Chronograph Day Date Watch

Porsche Design Orfina Chronograph Day Date Watch

By Porsche Design

Located in San Fernando, CA

A Military watch designed by Porsche and issued to the West German Military.

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Porsche Design Eterna 6605.41 Men’s Automatic Watch Chronograph SS
Porsche Design Eterna 6605.41 Men’s Automatic Watch Chronograph SS

Porsche Design Eterna 6605.41 Men’s Automatic Watch Chronograph SS

By Porsche Design

Located in Miami, FL

Porsche Design Eterna Reference #:6605.41. Porsche Design Eterna 6605.41 Mens Automatic Watch Chronograph SS 40mm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Porsche Design Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch by Eterna
Porsche Design Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch by Eterna

Porsche Design Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch by Eterna

By Porsche Design

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Porsche Design by Eterna stainless steel screw back case, automatic chronograph wristwatch, Ref. 6605.41, with matte black dial with subtle contrasting white dial indexes and hands, ...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

PORSCHE DESIGN Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch with Day and Date circa 1975
PORSCHE DESIGN Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch with Day and Date circa 1975

PORSCHE DESIGN Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch with Day and Date circa 1975

By Porsche Design

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Orfina for Porsche Design automatic chronograph, circa 1975, 40mm PVD-coated steel case with mineral crystal. Black dial with day, date and 24hr indicator as well as 30 min and 12hr ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Titanium Porsche Design Ocean Wristwatch
IWC Titanium Porsche Design Ocean Wristwatch

IWC Titanium Porsche Design Ocean Wristwatch

By IWC

Located in Munich, Bavaria

IWC Porsche Design Ocean Ref. 3519 AMAG Case titanium, screwed back, sapphire crystal, rotating bezel, screw-down crown, 43mm Movement caliber 375.5. AMAG, automatic, dat...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

IWC for Porsche Design ref. 3701 Aluminum chronograph c. 1980
IWC for Porsche Design ref. 3701 Aluminum chronograph c. 1980

IWC for Porsche Design ref. 3701 Aluminum chronograph c. 1980

By IWC

Located in West Hollywood, CA

IWC for Porsche Design ref. 3701 Aluminum chronograph in 43mm black anodized aluminum with integrated bracelet and hidden chronograph pushers. Day-date are quickset. US patent and se...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Porsche Design Steel Men's Watch

Porsche Design Steel Men's Watch

By Porsche Design

Located in Antwerp, BE

Porsche Design Signed Porsche design 6600.41 120'944 Quartz Chrono Stainless steel total weight: 68,31gr.

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

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By Audemars Piguet

Located in Antwerp, BE

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Porsche Design Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact porsche design watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Titanium and Other. You can easily find a 14 antique edition and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a porsche design watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing porsche design watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but IWC, Porsche Design and Eterna each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any porsche design watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Quartz version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a porsche design watch for sale for men should be easy, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Porsche Design Watch?

The price for a porsche design watch starts at $786 and tops out at $130,625 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,223.

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