Hanhart releases a new model to join their Pioneer collection – the Silva. As usual for Hanhart, the novelty is pitched at the modestly priced segment. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Hanhart Pioneer Silva The Hanhart Pioneer Silva will be available on www.hanhart.com for EUR 890, inclusive of EUR 19% VAT. Commentary [...]

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Its been a while since we made a list of chronographs, and even longer for one which is vintage inspired. So here we go, six of the coolest vintage inspired chronographs. Six of the coolest vintage inspired chronographs The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is [...]

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Hanhart releases four new versions of their successful 417 ES viz two different sizes of 42mm and a historically correct 39mm with two dial options in either an Panda or Reverse Panda look. Press Release details with commentary in italics. New: Hanhart 417 ES now with Flyback and in Panda/Reverse Panda dial Released to celebrate [...]

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Hanhart extends their pilot watches with a new full lume model which they named the #FliegerFriday Night Pilot. Press release details with commentary in italics. New: Hanhart #FliegerFriday Night Pilot The Hanhart FliegerFriday Night Pilot retails for EUR 2,490 inclusive of 19% German VAT. Limited edition of 100 pieces. Available from mid-September. Commentary The Hanhart [...]

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Hanhart extends their classic pilot chronographs Pioneer Mk I and Pioneer Mk II with a new dial variation in the form of the Reverse Panda. Press Release details with commentary in italics. New: Hanhart Pioneer Mk I and MkII Reverse Panda chronographs The Hanhart Pioneer Mk I is immediately available for 2.090,- Euro incl. VAT [...]

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Hanhart goes back to the roots of the most famous chronograph b re-launching the new 417 ES 1954 in the original case size of 39mm. Press Release with commentary in italics. New: Hanhart returns their 417 ES 1954 to the original The retail price for the Hanhart 417 ES 1954 is set at EUR 1,980 [...]

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After a long hiatus of 36 years, we are finally rewarded with a much anticipated sequel to the original Top Gun movie, Top Gun: Maverick. The original Top Gun movie was a classic, and it perhaps is a reason behind why children and young adults back then had the ambitions to be a fighter pilot. [...]

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When it comes to watches, there are definitely a few popular options that are on the top of every collector’s mind. So much so that for some particular pieces, it is virtually unattainable at any authorised dealer, or that there is an incredibly long wait-list for one to even acquire the coveted timepiece(s). While these [...]

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We just received this auction news that Hanhart is offering a 417 for an auction to benefit Ukraine. Details and our editorial with soapbox within. Editor’s comments and soapbox We almost never publish news of auctions in aid of charity. This is because we think that a charity auction is almost always an excuse to [...]

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For many watch enthusiasts, there is just something poetic and romantic about manual-winding watches. Perhaps these watches are in its most rudimentary form in terms of how it is powered, or maybe it lies in the simple fact that manual-winding movements allow us to have an intimate and tactile relationship with our timepieces. For this [...]

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Christmas is around the corner again, after a pretty eventful (or uneventful, depending on your perspective) 2021. For watch enthusiasts and collectors, nothing makes us more happy to receive a timepiece during this festive period. Interestingly, some of us would also want to purchase a timepiece as a gift for our loved ones – as [...]

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The watch collecting universe is an interesting one these days. It appears as though there are more and more collectors around, and the supplies are not enough to feed the insatiable appetite from the crowd. In fact, we are aware that the waitlist for some watches can stretch over years. While those watches are definitely [...]

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Hanhart introduces a new chronograph with a rather interesting name…called #FliegerFriday, this chronograph is a limited edition of 100 pieces, and is an elaboration over their Pioneer TwinControl pilot chronograph. Release information with commentary in italics. Commentary The naming convention by Hanhart suggests that they are trying to be hip and keep up to date, [...]

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The idea of watch collecting has always been associated with wealth. Naturally, because of the prices of some of the more well-known brands, the idea is well conceived. But it does not necessarily have to be the case. We, at Deployant, have always tried to promote different kinds of watches – from the high-end tier, [...]

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Hanhart sent us their new (released October 2020) 417 ES for a week on our wrists. They have updated their legendary chronograph used by the German Armed Forces in the 1950s with modern production techniques in this re-issue. Here is our wear report and in-depth review. Press Release of the Hanhart 417 ES in October [...]

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The reissue of the Hanhart 417 ES marks the return of a legend among wristwatches. More than 60 years ago, its historic model served as the first pilot’s chronograph for the German armed forces. Today it combines the best design of the history with modern production techniques. The result a robust chronograph with an exciting [...]

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You live an active, social life and perhaps being in the middle of building your career. Modern technology and social media are part of your daily life. Whatever you do, you do not want to be mainstream in your choices. You do not care about “buying the well known”. If so, the new Hanhart PRIMUS [...]

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Stopwatch and Chronograph Pioneer and Specialist Hanhart recently announced the PRIMUS Nautic Pilot Bronze watch in a limited edition of 300 pieces. This bold watch combines Hanhart tradition with contemporary colors and design. The Bronze coating with its 1.300 Vickers makes the watch highly resistant to scratches. In this article we will share our initial [...]

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