By Brent Robillard The civil chronograph returns in white Well, it’s about time (that’s probably a pun in this circumstance). But, frankly, the Hanhart 417 ES Moby Dick in 39mm was probably only a matter of time (see what I did there?). For years, collectors have been asking for a white-dial version of the classic 417 ES in its original size. Now it’s finally here, … Continue reading Hanhart 417 ES Moby Dick 39mm
Timing, mechanics, and the most versatile complication in watchmaking Introduction: The Complication Everyone Recognizes Among all mechanical complications, the chronograph is the most immediately recognizable—and arguably the most misunderstood. With its sub-dials, pushers, and often-busy dial layout, the chronograph looks complex, even intimidating. Yet at its core, it performs a simple function: measuring elapsed time. What makes the chronograph special is not complexity for its … Continue reading Chronographs Explained
by Brent Robillard The Classic Chrono Gets a 21st-Century Tune-Up If there’s one thing we’ve come to count on from Hanhart, it’s the brand’s ability to blend authentic vintage vibes with rugged modern construction—and the new 415 ES Panda and 415 ES Reverse Panda chronographs are no exception. Though we haven’t yet had the pleasure of handling these pieces in the metal, our extensive time … Continue reading Hanhart 415 ES Panda & Reverse Panda: Two Faces of a Racing Icon
