Porsche and Porsche Design commemorate what would have been Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche's 90th birthday with a collection of exclusive pieces celebrating the visionary who transformed automotive and industrial design. The man who created the legendary Porsche 911 and invented the Chronograph 1 receives tribute through carefully curated items, including the 911 GT3 90 F.A. Porsche, a special-edition Chronograph 1 watch, a bespoke Weekender bag, and a reimagined ‘Porsche Junior’ Sled—each of them limited to 90 examples.
Porsche Design Chronograph 1 ‘90 F.A. Porsche’ Edition
At the heart of the collection is the anniversary Chronograph 1, drawing on the 2022 Chronograph 1 1972 Limited Edition while introducing details specific to F.A. Porsche's personal timepiece. A specialized Super-LumiNova coating on hands and indices recreates the warm patina of aged luminous material, lending the dial an authentically aged character without sacrificing modern legibility. The vintage aesthetic extends to the historic Porsche Design logo, appearing on both the crown and the buckle—period-correct branding that anchors the piece in its 1972 origins.
Above the bilingual day-date display—German and English—at 3 o'clock, the initials "F.A.P." appear in tribute to where Professor Porsche placed his own initials on his personal watch, replacing the standard Porsche Design logo found in production models. The case back features laser engraving displaying both the limited-edition number and F.A. Porsche's signature, creating an intimate connection between wearer and designer.
The 42 mm case departs from its 1972 ancestor with contemporary materials—ultra-lightweight, hypoallergenic titanium —while retaining the iconic black coating that defined the world's first entirely black timepiece. Porsche Design's Grenchen manufactory has equipped the COSC-certified automatic movement with a rotor that mirrors the shape and color of the Sport Classic wheels fitted to the GT3.
In addition to the black-coated titanium bracelet, collectors receive a Truffle Brown calfskin leather strap with Chalk Beige contrast stitching, reflecting the GT3's interior materials. Porsche Design's tool-free quick-change system enables seamless transitions between options.
The 911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche
The automotive centerpiece of this tribute is the 911 GT3 90 F.A. Porsche, a bespoke collector's car inspired by the G-Series 911 Professor F.A. Porsche drove in the 1980s. Based on the GT3 with Touring Package, the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six delivers 502 horsepower to reach 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 313 km/h. The exclusive F.A. Greenmetallic paint—developed through Porsche's Paint to Sample Plus program at the family's request—recalls the green tradition begun when Professor Porsche specified Irish Green for his father Ferry's 1963 Type 901.
The car features satin-gloss black painted 20/21-inch Sport Classic wheels, echoing the iconic Fuchs design, with GT3 90 F.A.P. lettering embossed on the rim flange; their distinctive shape and color are replicated in the Chronograph 1's rotor. The 911 GT3 90 F.A. Porsche features the original Porsche crest from 1963 throughout, a gold-plated ‘90 F.A. Porsche’ badge on the rear grille lid, gold-colored PORSCHE lettering, and an individually selectable starting number in a circular ‘lollipop’ design.
Inside, the F.A. Grid-Weave pattern—inspired by Professor Porsche's favorite checkered jackets—appears on the seat centers, glove compartment, and trunk mat, matched with Truffle Brown Club Leather and Chalk Beige stitching that extends to the timepiece's leather strap. Each of the 90 examples pairs the Chronograph 1 with the matching Weekender bag, creating a cohesive collection celebrating functional design across automotive and horological disciplines. The car features a gold-plated rectangular medallion bearing the inscription “ONE of 90”, mounted on one of the wood accents of the dashboard.
The ‘Porsche Junior’ Sled and Weekender Bag
The collection revives another F.A. Porsche creation: the ‘Porsche Junior’ sports sled, initially offered in the 1960s for young enthusiasts and enjoyed by Professor Porsche with his children. This shell-shaped sled now features carbon fiber construction with a Kevlar core, delivering exceptional lightness while honoring its heritage with an F.A. Green Metallic finish. The seat cushion features F.A. Grid-Weave fabric that matches the GT3's interior pattern—the same motif inspired by Professor Porsche's favorite jackets. Limited to 90 units, the Porsche Junior sled is unavailable in the United States.
Buyers of the 911 GT3 90 F.A. Porsche receive both the Chronograph 1 and Weekender bag with their acquisition, creating a cohesive ownership experience extending F.A. Porsche's form-follows-function philosophy across categories.
