The C-1 Rennsport Chronograph is a new 25-piece special edition infused with a blend of British engineering and German automotive heritage. An homage to the quintessential sports car, this limited edition C-1 has been created in partnership with Porsche 911 restomod specialist, Rennsport.
Renowned for its light weight and nimble handling, the Porsche 911 redefined what was possible when it launched in 1964. Today, Rennsport restores early models with uprated engines, suspension and bespoke interiors, while tweaking the exterior designs, for a cleaner, more contemporary look.
Aera watches share a common spirit with the elegant, function-forward design of the iconic Rennsport Porsche 911. From the sweeping curve of the sapphire crystal and the purity of the one-piece dished dial to the reductive language of the dial displays, every Aera watch is about the effort to refine and simplify. The C-1 Rennsport Chronograph is a new 25-piece special edition infused with a blend of British engineering and German automotive heritage.
RRP £2,550
Rennsport UK, founded in 2010, by Paul Cockell, is the UK’s foremost specialist in Porsche Restomods. Based in the rural Cotswolds region of England, it was born out of Cockell’s successful restoration and sale of his own Porsche 911, a one-off project that attracted immediate attention. Rennsport was founded with a solid commitment to technical excellence and sophisticated design. Its mission is to create authentic, bespoke 911 rebuilds for the most discerning clients. With a strong focus on elevated engineering and - critically - re-imagining an icon, the ethos of Rennsport is a natural fit with Aera’s vision of crafting contemporary tool watches.
Aera watches share a common spirit with the elegant, function-forward design of the iconic Rennsport Porsche 911. From the sweeping curve of the sapphire crystal and the purity of the one-piece dished dial to the reductive language of the dial displays, every Aera watch is about the effort to refine and simplify.
The C-1 Chronograph is a deliberately contemporary expression of the Chronograph canon, with twin recessed sub-registers and a display stripped down to its barest essentials. And just like the Rennsport Porsche 911, the Chronograph is inextricably linked to motorsport.
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Founded in 2018 by close friends and watch industry veterans Jas Minhas and Olof Larsson, Aera creates contemporary tool watches built with purpose, clarity and long-term value.
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An homage to the quintessential sports car, this limited edition C-1 has been created in partnership with Porsche 911 restomod specialist, Rennsport in an edition of 25 units. Inspired by the golden age of analogue motoring, it combines our modern design aesthetic with 3-D-printed sub-dials in the style of Porsche’s famous Fuchs wheels, a signature feature of the classic 911.
