Hentschel H2 Hamburg Botschafter Bronze Automatic

shortys home · 2018-04-21T01:43:34Z

Explore the Hentschel H2 Hamburg Botschafter Automatic in a special non-patinating bronze alloy. Discover its unique design, vintage-inspired movement, and collector insights.

shortys home

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Henrik, known as shortys home, shares an intimate look at the Hentschel H2 'Hamburg Botschafter' Automatic in bronze. His detailed photographs and observations highlight the watch's unique aesthetic and technical features, offering collectors a closer appreciation of this independent watchmaker's craft. This post serves as an excellent introduction to a lesser-known but highly respected German brand.

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This is a model I have not yet shared photos of, the Hentschel H2 'Hamburg Botschafter' Automatic:

As you can see from the first photo the watch features some nice details... heat blued hands and the red 12 give it a distinct look, the central seconds hand adds to the appeal. The watch is powered by a 3Hz automatic movement based on a AS calibre from the 1960s.

The H2 case, which you have seen before, has a diameter of 38.5mm, crafted in a special Bronze alloy that does not build patina as you probably know from various other bronze watches, and has a nice brushed finish. The slightly domed dial sits below curved hands and a domed sapphire crystal.

I’ll close with two more photos, one of them being a wristshot, hope you enjoyed the short introduction 😉

Have a great weekend everyone!

Cheers
Henrik

Key Points from the Discussion

The Hentschel H2 features a special bronze alloy that resists patina, distinguishing it from many other bronze watches on the market.
The movement is an automatic 3Hz caliber based on a 1960s AS ébauche, with Andreas Hentschel reportedly working on a new in-house automatic movement.
The case back is made of steel to minimize skin contact with the bronze, a thoughtful design choice for comfort and to prevent skin discoloration.
The community expresses interest in seeing close-up photos of the movement, acknowledging the brand's reputation for excellent finishing.
The non-patinating bronze case is a significant draw for collectors who appreciate the material's aesthetic without the typical oxidation.

The Discussion

amanico

Apr 21, 2018

Any picture of the movement? [nt]

Mike H

Apr 21, 2018

You are too fast, i was writing the same 😉 [nt]

shortys home

Apr 21, 2018

Both of you are very quick 😂 [nt]

Mike H

Apr 21, 2018

Splendid pictures as usual Henrik of a very beautiful watch

Really amazing pics my friend, you are gifted to get this result with just an iPhone, mine are just crap if I use this instrument. Can you show us some pics of the movement too please. I know it is not as spectacular as the manual wound one version but still interesting to see, nothing to be ashamed of the finishing is excellent too. HAGWE my friend Mike

shortys home

Apr 21, 2018

Thank you very much for your kind comments, dear Mike...

... I took one photo of the backside, but not a close up and not with the loupe system, so the quality is not good. The case back is made of steel to have as little as possible skin contact of the bronze. I will take close ups of the movement next time, although Andreas Hentschel is currently working on a new automatic movement - which can take some time, since there are multiple projects at the same time with limited resources 😉 Cheers Henrik

SiNzz

Apr 24, 2018

Just with an iphone?

I'm very impressed. Great shots.