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There is a post by SJX, a press release
Feb 21, 2011,20:49 PM
by Hanhart for 2009 Baselworld announcing these new models. They are all called Primus, and there is a Racer's, Pilot's, and Diver's model. They are all 44mm with flexible lugs, just different dials, and the dive watch has a rotating bezel (basically variations on a theme). They come in stainless or rose gold. There is also a picture in the industry watch section of the February issue of Watch Journal showing Thomas Morf (recently appointed CEO of Hanhart) wearing a steel Primus Racer's model. These watches are certainly a move away from their previous models which seem to based on a classic German flight watch design such as Tutima and Wempe are making currently. Setting opinions on style aside, I think it is fair to say Hanhart has a solid and well thought of history (almost all references to the brand on this site are positive), which was an important factor for me in making a decision to buy the watch. Having made stopwatches that were considered well made and accurate, as well as producing some watches that have a bit of historical significance made me think their current watches would be of good quality. Many thanks for the input and the kind words about the pics.
Stewart
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A few watches for consideration
By: docsnov : February 20th, 2011-15:40
A lazy relaxing Sunday here in the south US, thought I would show some of the watches I have picked up over the past 4-5 months. As 2 of the watches do not have dedicated forums, I thought that HOME would be the correct place to post. 1. Blancpain Fifty F...
Beautiful! ...
By: Chris Meisenzahl : February 20th, 2011-15:42
I love that Fifty Fathoms. ;-)
To me, the Blancpain and the U.N, uber the 2 others.
By: amanico : February 20th, 2011-22:12
Well, the Fiftyy Fathoms is and will always be a special watch, a piece of Myth. The U.N has a friendly and clever complication;, the time zone, which is one of y very fav complication. The Vintage Hanhart were something, I find the modern less appealing,...
I completely agree with your opinion
By: docsnov : February 21st, 2011-10:19
on the watches. As I said in the post, you can put the watches next to eachother and see which are better made (the Blancpain and UN). Both the Hanhart and Longines were very affordable and interesting/attractive to me. I wish all my watches were of the q...
Very interesting collection
By: grigo : February 20th, 2011-22:18
My preferecne goes to the Blancpain FF. Thanks for sharing your pictures and your views. Best regards, George
There is something about UN dials
By: donizetti : February 21st, 2011-11:54
that never ceases to amaze me and that I really enjoy. They often manage to create a little "world" with more "drama" on the dial than any other watch manufacturer I have owned and often the play of light on their dials is an additional source of delight....
Thanks for the pics ! I'm a bit surprised by the Hanhart...
By: foversta : February 21st, 2011-12:42
The Hanhart you are showing us is far from the Hanhart I used to know (chronographs inspired by the past)... Is it a new style from this brand or did I miss something ? Thanks a lot for your pics ! Fr.Xavier
There is a post by SJX, a press release
By: docsnov : February 21st, 2011-20:49
by Hanhart for 2009 Baselworld announcing these new models. They are all called Primus, and there is a Racer's, Pilot's, and Diver's model. They are all 44mm with flexible lugs, just different dials, and the dive watch has a rotating bezel (basically vari...
