Give Him A Porsche For Christmas. Well... Everything But The Car.

Okay, so he'd really like a Porsche for Christmas, but it's just not within your budget. So why not something from the Porsche Design Studio instead? With highly styled products ranging from usb keys, pen knives, home and kitchen accessories to luxury watches and cuff links, there are a lot to choose from. The large selection of design products includes several fun children's toys and a four nicely designed 2009 calendars.




Here are some of my favorites:

Zumbotel Desk lamp:

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Their newest fragrance, Essence:


Long slot toaster, coffeemaker, and kettle:


Mobile phones:



Desk Top Clock Radio:


Porsche Designs Studio's collaboration with Adidas brought the recently awarded Adidas Bounce S:

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Writing tools:





Cufflinks:





And from their Porsche Driver's Selection:


Four espresso cups with matching saucers, each numbered:



Foldable USB key:


Aluminum Sledge:

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Ultra lightweight polycarbonate luggage:


'Porsche 1' Travel bag and toiletries bag:



Pocket knives:



Golf bag and trolley:


Children's Push-along bike:


Children's Bobsled:


Electric drill:


To fit in with the Christmas celebrations, Porsche Design has added a golden accent to several of their men's accessories this holiday season. The designs add the precious metal in yellow and rose to some select sunglasses and watches.

P´8440 Sunglasses:

The P’8440 sunglasses in Light Gold Matt were designed with a definite nod to the “Exclusive Sunglasses” from 1978 – a true Porsche Design classic. The design of the lens attachments and bridge is a direct quote from the original.

For the first time, two models from the Porsche Design Dashboard series feature a rose gold case with a rubber and titanium layered bezel.The rose gold numbers and indices are featured in all three variants of dial and are partly displayed with superluminova.

This also applies to the hands, which for the first time are pointed to make it possible to tell the time more precisely.The rose gold and sapphire glass black reveals the Porsche Design rotor system and the ETA 2894-2 automatic mechanism.

P´6750 Worldtimer, now in rose gold




P´6612 Dashboard PGC with rose gold, white hands:

P´6612 Dashboard PGC with rose gold, black hands:

P´6612 Dashboard PGC with rose gold, white hands and face:


Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is once again offering a varied selection of calendars. Customers have the choice of four unusual wall calendars and a date planner.






The four calendars and the date planner can be ordered over the Internet at www.porsche.com/shop and will also be available from Porsche centers. Some of these products may be available only in certain countries.

US Porsche Design online store

Items from Porsche Design Driver’s Selection are available at Porsche Centers and - with the exception of the watches - on the Internet at www.porsche.com/shop. Other items may be available at select Porsche Design Studio stores. Some of these products may be available only in certain countries.

About Porsche Design:
Porsche Design is a luxury brand with particular focus on technically inspired products. The brand was founded in 1972 by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, and since then its products have stood for functional, timeless and purist design. The product portfolio includes classic men’s accessories, a sport and fashion collection as well as electronic products and a men’s fragrance range. The products are designed in the Porsche Design Studio in Zell am See, Austria, and sold worldwide in own stores, shop-in-shops, high quality department stores and exclusive retail outlets.

Can't Afford An Actual Porsche for Dad? How About One Of These New Items By Porsche Design?

New Watches by Porsche Design:

P´6750 Worldtimer
The mechanical worldtimer displays the time in two different time zones simultaneously. The three hands in the center of the watch show the time zone in which the wearer is currently situated. Two dial openings indicate a reference location of the 24 world time zones and its local time. This second time is displayed synchronously to the watch’s primary time. The reference locations are displayed in the dial opening with a three-letter code. It is particularly simple and convenient to change between the two time zones: By pressing a button, the time at the destination is transmitted immediately to the hour hand - without losing a second.

Rose gold case with two crowns and integrated button. Natural caoutchouc strap with folding clasp in rose gold:


Titanium:


Matte black:


Case:
The Worldtimer is available in three models: with a matt-finished or black PVD-coated titanium case or with a matt-finished 18-carat rose gold case [4N]. Titanium is extremely durable and surprisingly light. Because titanium is skin-friendly and non-allergenic, it is very comfortable to wear. Convex, anti-reflective and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal; six-screw titanium or rose gold case back affixed with 6 screws with engraving.
Strap: Black, natural caoutchouc strap with folding clasp in titanium or rose gold
Diameter: 45 mm, Height: 16.8 mm, Waterproof up to 100 m

The P´6910 INDICATOR.

The first chronograph to mechanically enable a digital display of the stopping time in hours and minutes. The INDICATOR is heralding a revolution in timing – it is the only automatic chronograph in the world which is equipped with a mechanical-digital stopwatch display. Total stopwatch time: 9 hours, 59 minutes. The dial and hands are perfectly readable: They are also visible in the dark due to the clear layout and the different luminous coatings on the hands and markings. The case is made of rose gold and PVD-coated titanium. The sapphire glass is scratch-resistant, anti-reflective and embossed. Power reserve display.
Diameter: 49 mm, height: 19.9 mm, Water resistance: up to 50 m

Rose Gold:


Satin finish titanium:


Black PVD:



Porsche Design Goes White
A new collection, a new perspective: Porsche Design White. These striking and attractive products are characterized by a clear, streamlined form. Exclusive accessories in pure white. A color that effectively highlights the functional design. Products made of the finest materials:

The P´9521 mobile phone in aluminum:

the P´3410 cuff links are accented with brilliant white gems:

or the P´8458 sunglasses are made of titanium with unbreakable polycarbonate lenses:

Discover these and other extraordinary products available May 2008 at all Porsche Design Stores.

New Porsche Optical:
Once again, Porsche Design and Rodenstock have collaborated to create an extraordinary collection of innovative designer glasses. Every pair is constructed of the finest quality materials and inspired by modern technology.

The P´8802 Reading Tool in titanium, awarded with a Red Dot Design Award 2008:

The phototropic lenses offer reading comfort and protection from the sun. In addition selected sunglasses with POLARIZED lenses are available. These lenses feature a special filter which reduces annoying glare to a minimum. Take a look at the new Rodenstock collection from Porsche Design.

Also, coming this fall, the very first Men's Fragrance by Porsche: Essence

from the press release:

Porsche Design launches its first men's fragrance range consisting of eight products. The range will go on sale from fall 2008 in Porsche Design Stores and via Clarins Group distribution channels. The new men's fragrance range allows Porsche Design to expand its range of classic gentlemen’s accessories which already includes items such as watches, sunglasses, luggage, sports and fashion collections, as well as electronic goods. The core product is an eau de toilette which will be available in three different versions. An aftershave lotion, aftershave balm, a hair and body shampoo and two deodorants in stick and spray form complete the range.



The new fragrance, with its striking cold metallic accords and warm woody tones, is characterized by three strong contrasting elements. The first contact is identified by an intensive top note of penetrating freshness and coolness, borne by a molecule called “arctical” which was developed specially for the new men’s fragrance. The sharpness which they engender is then subdued by the sensation of aromatic myrtle and juniper notes which follow on behind it. Spicy black pepper with a hint of Russian coriander leaves and Siberian pine provide a further contrast to the cold metallic accords. Warm, woody patchouli and balsam fir notes provide the third companion to the icy prelude. These are underlined by a delicate nuance of frankincense.



The fragrance bottle designed by Porsche Design Studio is a glacier-blue, frosted glass prism with captivating purist architecture. The glass prism is contained within a protecting brushed, black, anodized aluminum frame. The light character of the fragrance is emphasized by the color blue, a symbol of freshness and naturalness. The black aluminum used for the frame provides an exciting contrast. Porsche Design thus remains true to its distinctive design vocabulary and once again puts its faith in the use of challenging materials.

Look for Essence products to be available at Porsche Design Stores this fall.