Portobello Black Limited Edition
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Short 14cm - 17.5cm wrist
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Portobello Black Limited Edition
BLACK SATIN
The Portobello Black is a new limited edition of 75 units. The watch differs from the original Portobello by swapping the orange ceramic bezel insert for a black one with a satin finish. This single change transforms the watch by shifting the focus from the bezel to the waffle-patterned blue dial. As a result, the watch wears even more compact than the original. The second effect the new bezel insert has is that the black ceramic matches with the black sub-dials, amplifying the matching patterns on the integrated rubber strap and dial that make them look like a single element.
With its black and blue colour palette, the Portobello Black is a watch for fans of understatement. But that doesn't mean there aren't a host of details that make this one sophisticated chronograph. The tapered hour markers are polished and faceted to catch the light, whilst the sub-dials have an engine-turned finish. Meanwhile, the polished hands have a blue base to match the dial, and just like the markers they're filled with luminous BGW9 Super-LumiNova. Lastly, with 100m water resistance and a sapphire crystal, this is the perfect "go anywhere, do anything" chronograph.
The first batch of the Portobello Black contains 50 units, with the remaining 25 arriving at a later date.
Features
Sublime Slopes - The lugs are the defining feature of the Chrono-Contempo’s case. In addition to a large polished chamfer that cuts into the brushed finish, the lugs themselves have a “ski slope” shape where the tips curve slightly upwards. It’s a subtle touch that has a big impact on how the watch feels on the wrist.
Supreme Comfort - The Portobello Black's case measures 38.5mm in diameter and is made of 316L stainless steel. As to the watch’s thickness, its total depth is only 13.4mm, which makes the Portobello remarkably easy to wear.
Glow Up - The hands, hour markers, and bezel have all had applications of BGW9 Super-LumiNova, ensuring legibility under any circumstances.
Continental GMT - The bezel is bidirectional and has a ceramic insert that’s etched with a twelve-hour scale so that it can be used to track a second time zone.
Swiss Precision - Inside the watch beats a manually wound Swiss Sellita SW510M b movement. This dependable calibre is the perfect choice to rely on to keep the Chrono-Contempo ticking away, and it has 23 jewels, Incabloc shock protection and a large 63-hour power reserve.
STORY
As you might have guessed, the Portobello Black takes its name from London’s iconic Portobello Road. The vibrant buildings of this bustling street made for the perfect inspiration for our colourful chronographs. Portobello Road began to take form as the area was urbanised in the mid-1800s, and takes its name from Portobello Farm, which itself was named after the Battle of Porto Bello in 1739. As London developed during the Victorian era, so did Portobello, and its now famous market became increasingly popular, developing into the landmark we know today.
tech specs
Dimensions
| Diameter | 38.5mm |
| Depth | 13.4mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 43.7mm |
| Pin-to-Pin | 40mm |
| Lug Width | 20mm |
Case Material
316L marine grade stainless steel
Case Finish
Brushed lugs and case sides with highly polished chamfers
Bezel
Bidirectional bezel with black satin finish ceramic insert. Twelve-hour scale infilled with BGW9 Super-LumiNova.
Glass
Domed sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating. Flat sapphire exhibition glass on rear
Dial
Blue dial with "chocolate bar" square grid pattern. Recessed black sub-dials with engine-turned finish. Applied polished tapered hour markers, infilled with BGW9 Super-LumiNova. White outer ring with printed blue minute track.
Hands
Polished tapered baton hour and minute hands, filled with BGW9 Super-LumiNova. White chronograph seconds hand, white sub-dial hands.
Crown
Push-in steel crown inset with a bronze cap embossed with the Farer ‘A'
Pushers
Polished steel
Strap
Leather strap with 316L stainless steel buckle fastening
Water Resistance
100M / 10 ATM
Movement
Movement
Swiss-made Sellita SW510M b - Elaboré grade hand-wound calibre
Vibrations
28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph with a 30-minute counter at 3, 12-hour counter at 6
Winding
Hand-wound
Jewels
23
Power Reserve
Approximately 63 hours when fully wound
fitting
wrist circumference of 5.9 inches - 15cm
wrist circumference of 6.9 inches - 17.5cm
wrist circumference of 7 inches - 18cm
