There is perhaps no more versatile complication than the chronograph.

From race cars to rocket ships, boats to battlefields, you are likely to find a chronograph being employed to measure a plethora of tasks and times. From the Greek khrónos (“time) and gráphō (“to write”), a chronograph is a watch that has the ability to record time, generally via the addition of small sub-counters that register minutes and hours.

The complication of choice for timing motor sports events, over the years, a number of prominent car manufactures have partnered with celebrated watch brands to create special edition chronographs to serve both industries.

Released in 1983 as a cooperation between Certina and Audi, the Certina Audi Sport Chronograph was introduced to celebrate the creation of Audi’s Quattro Sport GmbH. Only about 1,000 examples of this collaboration are expected to have been made across the entire production period.

Designed to be worn like a bracelet or around one’s neck, the incredible sport chronograph was specifically intended for motorsports, serving as the ultimate watch for an Audi enthusiast.

The Certina Audi Sport Chronograph measures 41mm in titanium carbide, and is equipped with a Valjoux Calibre 7750 automatic-winding movement within. In addition to the chronograph functionality, this piece also provides day and date complications for everyday wear.

Complete with its full kit of factory ephemera, this piece is in exceptional condition and ready to accompany a horologically conscious automotive enthusiast on many exciting drives.