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Hanhart

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Τετ Σεπ 14, 2011 7:24 pm
από marios_ch
A quick look at the new direction at Hanhart

Hanhart is a long time maker of stopwatches originally from in Gütenbach in South Germany, bordering Switzerland. Now with its administrative headquarters across the border in Diessenhofen in Switzerland but production facilities remaining in Germany, Hanhart is a Swiss-German watch company, as its CEO Thomas Morf says.

Formerly CEO of Carl F. Bucherer, the energetic Mr Morf took the helm at Hanhart ten months ago after taking a stake in the business. The product line-up for 2011 reflects his vision for the company primarily as a maker of sports chronographs with a heavy emphasis on the brand’s well known historical pilot’s chronographs.


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I have always liked the traditional yet distinctive aesthetic of the German airforce chronographs from the Second World War and own a one-button manual wind Hanhart. The other notable maker of these watches was Tutima, which recently unveiled a minute repeater. Hanhart, on the other hand is focusing its attention on one product style for the future, as Mr Morf explains, though there are other products like the Primus and dashboard timers (more on that later).

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These watches are perfect with the increasingly popularity of retro-style watches. And not only is the design appealing, Hanhart has a story to tell, mainly as a sporting and military timer maker, something which was not well exploited in the past.

The classic pilot’s chronographs are known as the Pioneer range and are available in three sizes, 40, 42 and 45 mm.


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Though the sizes are different the familial resemblance is clear – fluted bidirectional turning bezel with red marking and red chronograph reset button – both of which are key elements of the original pilot’s watches of the 30s and 40s. There is a choice of a smooth, fixed bezel and silver dials as well. Most models are also available as a monopusher (MonoControl) or twin pusher (TwinControl).

he two smaller sizes of 40 and 42 mm essentially use the same 7750 calibre modified for a bi-compax layout. The model I have is the 40 mm version, which has better proportions than the 42 mm in my opinion, especially with the cut-off numerals and disproportionately large logo on the 42 mm.

I do like the styling of the 45 mm, though it is too large for my wrist. The subdials are very wide apart, almost exaggeratedly so, as the original fliegerchronograph had widely space subdials.

The movement in the 45 mm model is interesting; it’s a Valjoux 7750 modifiedby Hanhart to have the constant seconds and hour counter co-axial at nine o’clock. Hence the name TwinDicator.


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The 42 and 45 mm models are new, while the 40 mm models are largely identical to what existed before. That being said subtle improvements in quality and finishing have been carried out. Most notable is the red coated chronograph button which is now ceramic coated, rather than resin coated as before - this is a noticeable upgrade both visually and in terms of tactile feel. The case back engraving has also been improved.

Pricing for the watches is reasonable beginning at CHF2700 for the two-button 40 mm pilot’s chronograph to CHF3200 for the equivalent model in 42 mm case. However, the TwinDicator is pricey at CHF5850 for the fluted bezel version.


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Also interesting are the stopwatches and timers made by Hanhart. As one of the few mechanical stopwatch (not wristwatch) makers left in the Western world Hanhart supplies several other companies with stopwatch movements, including some major Swiss names. And the dashboard instrument panels are essentially steel plates into which the stopwatches can be fitted.

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Mr Morf is taking Hanhart in the direction it should be going and I look forward to its 2012 collection which should include some interesting products.
- SJX


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Re: Hanhart

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Τετ Σεπ 14, 2011 7:29 pm
από stavros_ch
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Τελειο σε αυτη την εκδοση..! :good: :good:

Re: Hanhart

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Πέμ Σεπ 15, 2011 3:35 pm
από antonis_ch
Ποιοτικα ρολογια αλλα δεν ξερω αν ποτε διεθετα καποια χρηματα για Hanhart..

Re: Hanhart

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Πέμ Σεπ 15, 2011 8:37 pm
από eisenberg
Πολυ ομορφα κομματια,βινταζιλα μεχρι τα μπουνια,αλλα οι τιμες ειναι πανω απο Tutima και λοιπες ανταγωνιστικες γερμανικες μαρκες με Valjoux 7750...εκει εχουν το μειονεκτημα κατα τη γνωμη μου.

Re: Hanhart

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Παρ Δεκ 09, 2011 1:30 am
από marios_ch
HANHART - Pioneer

The Pioneer Mk I, Mk II and TachyTele models are based on the legendary Hanhart chronographs of the 1930s. Now they are also available with elegant, off-white dials.

Press release


Hanhart has been a key pioneer in the field of reliable, highly functional precision chronographs. In 1938 it designed a mono-pusher chronograph for naval officers with its own “Calibre 40” movement. This was followed just one year later by the first pilot’s chronographs with Hanhart’s manufacture movement “Calibre 41” – a movement with column wheel and flyback function. When the Swiss-German watch brand re-issued a range of faithful replicas of its legendary chronographs in the 1990s, it carried on its long tradition and maintained its high level of expertise. In 2012, Hanhart will introduce versions of the Pioneer Mk I, Mk II and TachyTele models with elegant off-white dials.

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The distinctive Hanhart features

All three models are distinguished by the typical characteristics of a Hanhart chronograph: thanks to the modified automatic calibre, they have a “bicompax” display format with a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and small seconds at 9 o’clock. The positioning of the upper chronograph button further away from the crown, for easier operation, is a modification that was made in Hanhart’s own workshop, while the red reset button has been the hallmark of Hanhart watches since 1939. The large, easy-to-handle crown and the thin, slip-proof fluted bezel which can be rotated in both directions and includes a red marking for recording time guarantee secure and simple handling. The dial is perfectly readable in any situation thanks to its large, glow-in-the-dark Arabic numerals and the distinctive hands which are slightly curved at the ends and mounted onto the dial with the smallest clearance possible. To guarantee maximum water-resistance and robustness, the Pioneer models are, like the archetypal models on which they are based, fitted with a sealed, screwed-down case back, which includes three indentations for the case key. The riveted strap made from firm, hard-wearing calfskin provides a secure fit on the wrist.

The Pioneer Mk I is a replica of the first precision chronograph produced by Hanhart in 1938. All of the chronograph functions on this unconventional monopusher model – start, stop and zero setting – are performed by a single button and always strictly follow each other. Unlike its two-button equivalent, the seconds hand on this chronograph cannot be restarted from the point at which it is stopped; the next press of the button invariably returns the spring to the original starting point. This meant that the calibre used for the Mk I also had to be redesigned slightly. The crank which sits directly beneath the button that would normally be positioned at 4 o’clock has no function. A large shift lever is therefore responsible for the third strike on the chronograph cam. This cam has also been modified by Hanhart so that it has an additional tooth on its lowest level. The shift lever can thus control not two, but three positions.

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The Pioneer Mk II is based on Hanhart’s first pilot’s chronographs, produced in 1939, and has two buttons. The Pioneer TachyTele has the same design, but features in addition to the stop function two practical scales which are easily readable against the off-white dial, thanks to their red finish: the tachymeter scale for measuring average speeds is incorporated in the centre of the dial in a spiral formation. As this scale allows for a total of three revolutions of the stop indicator hand, it considerably extends the measurement range, enabling even relatively slow speeds of 60 km/h down to 20 km/h to be measured. The telemeter scale, which is printed on the peripheral edge of the dial, is used for measuring distances, taking into account the speed of sound.

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Pioneer Mk I Pioneer Mk II Pioneer TachyTele

714.200-011 716.200-011 712.200-011



PIONEER Mk I

Movement: HAN3601 modified automatic chronograph movement (bicompax), based on the Valjoux 7753 calibre, with increased crown-to-button spacing and single-button conversion; 28,800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz; 27 jewels; power reserve of min. 42 hours

Functions: Small seconds at 9 o’clock, 30-minutes counter at 3 o‘clock

Case: Stainless steel; red button; fluted, bidirectional rotating bezel with red marking; convex, internally anti-reflective sapphire glass; screwed-down case back; diameter 40 mm, height 15 mm; water-resistant to 10 bar/100 m

Dial: Off-white; Super-LumiNova®-coated, luminous numerals and hands

Strap: Calfskin with riveting; pin buckle made from stainless steel



PIONEER Mk II

Movement: HAN3601 modified automatic chronograph movement (bicompax), based on the Valjoux 7753 calibre, asymmetrical button arrangement; 28,800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz; 27 jewels; power reserve of min. 42 hours

Functions: Small seconds at 9 o’clock, 30-minutes counter at 3 o‘clock

Case: Stainless steel; red reset button; fluted, bidirectional rotating bezel with red marking; convex, internally anti-reflective sapphire glass; screwed-down case back; diameter 40 mm, height 15 mm; water-resistant to 10 bar/100 m

Dial: Off-white; Super-LumiNova®-coated, luminous numerals and hands

Strap: Calfskin with riveting; pin buckle made from stainless steel



PIONEER TachyTele

Movement: HAN3601 modified automatic chronograph movement (bicompax), based on the Valjoux 7753 calibre, asymmetrical button arrangement; 28,800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz; 27 jewels; power reserve of min. 42 hours

Functions: Small seconds at 9 o’clock, 30-minutes counter at 3 o‘clock, tachymeter scale in the centre, telemeter scale on the peripheral edge

Case: Stainless steel; red reset button; fluted, bidirectional rotating bezel with red marking; convex, internally anti-reflective sapphire glass; screwed-down case back; diameter 40 mm, height 13.7 mm; water-resistant to 10 bar/100 m

Dial: Off-white; Super-LumiNova®-coated, luminous numerals and hands

Strap: Calfskin with riveting; pin buckle made from stainless steel

http://www.worldtempus.com/en/news/top- ... t-pioneer/

Re: Hanhart

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Παρ Δεκ 09, 2011 12:51 pm
από eisenberg
Αν ειχαν καλυτερες τιμες,θα πουλουσαν πολυ καλα!
Ειναι ακριβοτερα απο Tutima,Sinn,Stowa κτλ χωρις να υπερτερουν καπου κατα τη γνωμη μου.Οκ εχουν ιστορικο ονομα,αλλα και η Τutima και η Stowa εχουν...

Οσο επιμενουν σε τιμες Ω κτλ,θα μενουν στα ραφια(τουλαχιστον στην Ευρωπη)

Re: Hanhart

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Παρ Δεκ 09, 2011 1:27 pm
από antonis_ch
Συμφωνω μαζι σου Θοδωρη.

Re: Hanhart

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Παρ Δεκ 09, 2011 1:31 pm
από omegasnik
Αισθητικά είναι όμορφα! Αλλά από πλευράς τιμής νομίζω ότι το παρακάνουν!

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Re: Hanhart

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Κυρ Δεκ 11, 2011 10:04 pm
από Megalos
Θοδωρη συγγνωμη αλλα που βλεπουμε τις τιμες ?? η ποιες ειναι ?

Re: Hanhart

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Κυρ Δεκ 11, 2011 10:07 pm
από eisenberg
Megalos έγραψε:Θοδωρη συγγνωμη αλλα που βλεπουμε τις τιμες ?? η ποιες ειναι ?
Κωστα δεν τις ξερω ακριβως αλλα τα εχω δει σε καταστηματα και ξερω πού κυμαινονται...