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Porsche Design Chronograph - Watchmakers' Choice Guards Red

WAPA710050STSK

The Porsche Design Chronograph - Watchmakers' Choice Guards Red is a current-production chronograph watch with a titanium (grade undisclosed) case, finished with black titanium carbide coating, glass bead blasted. At 200 g it sits among the heavier chronograph watches in the guide, and is priced well above the $3,300 median for the category. The caseback is open, so the movement is visible.

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Price
$8,195
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Titanium (grade undisclosed)
Weight
200 g (with bracelet)
Water resistance
50 m
Reference
WAPA710050STSK
Type
Chronograph
Case diameter
42.0 mm
Thickness
14.62 mm
Origin
Germany
Movement
Automatic chronograph with tachymeter
Caliber
Porsche Design WERK 01.100
Power reserve
48 h
Complications
Chronograph
Colour
Black
Surface treatment
Black titanium carbide coating, glass bead blasted
Finish technology
Surface hardening
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
No (steel contact)
Bracelet / strap
Genuine Porsche vehicle leather strap with a titanium and stainless steel folding clasp with push button, black titanium carbide coating, glass bead blasted
Crystal
Sapphire, hard-coated, seven-fold anti-reflective both sides, convex
Display back
Yes
Dial
Tachymeter scale; Guards Red colour accent
Dial colours
Red
Availability
Offered
Status
Current; "one of five chronographs curated exclusively by the watchmakers of the Swiss Porsche Design factory"
Not published
Lug-to-lug, Hardness, Construction, Matching bracelet, Lume
High confidence Verified Sep 2026 Source: Porsche Shop (maker product page) Spec checksGrade Sep 2026Price Sep 2026Weight Sep 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Porsche Design Chronograph - Watchmakers' Choice Guards Red nickel-free?

No. At least one part that touches the skin is nickel-bearing steel (commonly the caseback or clasp), so the guide does not mark it nickel-free.

What is the case material of the Porsche Design Chronograph - Watchmakers' Choice Guards Red?

The Porsche Design Chronograph - Watchmakers' Choice Guards Red has a titanium (grade undisclosed) case with a sapphire caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Porsche Design Chronograph - Watchmakers' Choice Guards Red?

It is 42.0 mm in diameter, 14.62 mm thick, and water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the Porsche Design Chronograph - Watchmakers' Choice Guards Red weigh?

About 200 g (w/ bracelet).

How much does the Porsche Design Chronograph - Watchmakers' Choice Guards Red cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $8,195.

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