We’re constantly fascinated by the corners of the automotive purist world that Omologato hat tips with their tribute watches. Porsche is a frequently fixated-upon marque for the watch-making firm and in this case, it’s their Weissach test facility specifically.

Given the played down subtlety of a given development test vehicle that might be snapped by spy photographers lurking in the area, that this watch is a subtle matte black finish may be no surprise. Adding in some accent elements of neon green ties the piece more readily to the very familiar color scheme that tends to denote Porsche’s electric performance elements since about the era of the first 918 Spyder concept.

Read the full press release from Omologato below.

[PRESS RELEASE: OMOLOGATO LAUNCH THE WEISSACH – A TRIBUTE TO ONE OF THE AUTOMOTIVE’S MOST ICONIC PROVING GROUNDS]
source: Omologato

Windsor, UK 11 May 2017 – Omologato is to release The Weissach – a new chronograph dedicated to Weissach, the spiritual home of Porsche and holy grail of true motoring pedigree.

A place with a name that makes car fanatics come alive with the excitement of new revolutionary and innovative motorsport ideas, Weissach stands for technological and mechanical success on the racing track, and for the subsequent transfer of that winning prowess from racers to road-going models.

Construction of the revolutionary test track, skid pad and off-road course began in the early 1960s. The illustrious facility grew with the induction of R&D buildings and an all-new CanAm course in the early 1970s and with its growth has come enumerate success stories.

Omologato’s The Weissach allows the most discerning petrolheads to fuse with one of the world’s most successful stories. From the 917 powerhouse, which claimed Porsche’s first victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970, to the development of the modern 918 Hybrid, Weissach has pioneered and developed titans at forefront of the automotive and racing world.

Engineered to be the ultimate driving watch, the timepiece represents a period when Weissach was developing racing cars such as the Porsche 917 and the early 930 Turbos. The design of The Weissach gets its inspiration from the 70s style that was prolific in many motorsport pieces made at the time.

For the first time in an Omologato watch, The Weissach features an optimised case, to ensure it can withstand the toughest conditions on the world’s greatest racing circuits and roads. The perfect driver’s watch contains eight layers of IP plating whilst the use of Acid Yellow placed within the first 15 minutes of the dial display perfectly emulates a brake calliper. In addition, a high-quality Japanese movement brings a desirable level of precision, reliability and accuracy that is associated with the very best in watch manufacturing.

The Weissach Chronograph is limited to 200 examples, and is priced at £329. Pre-orders can now be placed on the Omologato website – www.omologatowatches.com.

Omologato founder Shami Kalra, said: “Porsche Rennabteilung Weissach is a name synonymous with motoring enthusiasts, where racing and road legends are born. The Weissach watch pays the ultimate tribute to one of the world’s most revered facilities. We are enormously proud to engineer a complex chronograph which will offer enthusiasts the opportunity to take the watch to the limit on the race track and the toughest roads whilst feeling entrenched within Weissach’s enviable history.”

About Omologato
Omologato is a British watch brand established in 2015 with the aim being to create fine motorsport inspired timepieces designed to celebrate iconic locations, cars and figures. Founder Shami Kalra has more than 25 years’ experience in the watchmaking industry, and brings his passion for all things motorsport to Omologato, ensuring that every timepiece produced by the company is a real tribute to the sport.

Each watch is hand assembled using a world-leading Chronograph movement, housed in British designed cases, with bespoke faces and straps. Omologato timepieces offer the broadest and most accessible range of watches designed specifically for the automobilist in the world today, with the range consisting of more than 30 designs, with several limited editions. Prices start from £249 and more details can be found at www.omologatowatches.com.

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