Hanhart – 417 ES TORNADO Maiden Flight Flyback Edition

 

Hanhart 1882 – Special Edition 417 ES Pilot Tornado Maiden Flight Flyback Сhronograph 50th Anniversary Edition 2024

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August 2024 will mark the 50th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Tornado. To mark this occasion, Hanhart, with friendly support of PANAVIA Aircraft GmbH, is launching a special edition limited to 148 pieces – Hanhart 417 ES Tornado Maiden Flight. The number of pieces is based on the day and month of the maiden flight on 14 August.

A SPECIAL DAY IN AVIATION HISTORY

August 14th 1974:
On this day, a TORNADO took to the skies for the first time as part of the flight testing of a new multirole combat aircraft in European defense cooperation.

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The two-tone aircraft, painted white and red-orange with registration number P.01 D-9591, was flown by a British-German crew under the radio call sign LUNA 23 for test purposes at “Wehrtechnische Dienststelle 61”. British pilot Paul Millett was in the front cockpit, with German test pilot Nils Meister in the rear. The maiden flight ended safely and successfully after 33 minutes in Ingolstadt/Manching.

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As a milestone in European defense cooperation, the TORNADO went on to equip the air forces of the partner nations Germany, Great Britain and Italy, as well as the export customer Saudi Arabia, in large numbers.

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As a supplier to the young German Air Force, Hanhart delivered one of the first service watches for aircrews to the Bundeswehr in 1955. The basic model for the special edition corresponds in appearance, dimensions and function to the 417 ES service watch of the time.

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 Hanhart supplied the German Armed Forces with this timepiece for almost ten years until 1963, when the brand concentrated on the production of manual stopwatches. The few surviving examples of the historic 417 have since become coveted vintage chronographs for collectors.

JOURNEY INTO THE PAST

In a sense, the watch is also a time machine, combining the distinctive details of the past with the most modern materials of our time. Particularly ingenious are the sharply drawn and highly polished chamfers that mark the transition from the sanitized horns to the flanks. 

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  The fluted bezel rotates continuously in both directions, a typical stylistic feature of a Hanhart. Its red position markings are reminiscent of the historical model, as are the details on the dial. The bi-compax layout and lettering appear to be a direct copy of the early 417. The numbers, fonts and branding have also been reactivated.

PRECISION AND RELIABILITY

To ensure the chronograph’s precision and reliability, the screwdown stainless steel case houses the reliable Swiss Made Sellita AMT 5100 M Flyback movement. In addition to a stop-second, it offers a power reserve of up to 58 hours when fully wound. 

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The historic 417 was also hand-wound, but its limited water-resistance severely restricted its range outside the cockpit. The new Hanhart 417 ES TORNADO, limited to 148 pieces, is water-resistant to 10 bar.

THE COCKADE– GER/IT/UK

The Hanhart 417 ES TORNADO bears the cockade in the colours of the three partner nations (Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom) on the dial below the running second at 9 o’clock. 

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This cockade was worn by P.01 below the cockpit on the port side. The eye of the second hand has been reduced in size to make the cockade more visible.

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

The TORNADO logo is located on the lower half of the dial.

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An embossed view of the plane from above with the wings at 67° and the TORNADO logo adorn the back of the watch. The location, date, duration of the flight, registration number and serial number XXX/148 are also engraved on the case back.

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The hour indices, hour, minute and stop-second hands are coated with luminous material in Old Radium colour to enhance the vintage look of the watch.

OUTSTANDING COMFORT

On the wrist, a black calfskin strap with a waistband-style padding ensures comfort from day one. The Alcantara lining also promises a particularly pleasant feel against the skin. A stainless steel buckle with the historic Hanhart logo ensures a secure fit. The limited edition watch is also available with an optional high-quality stainless steel bracelet (+ 200,- EURO).

OTHERS MAY SHOW THE TIME, HANHART MEASURES IT

As a pioneer in the development of wristwatch chronographs and stopwatches, Hanhart has played an important role in the history of the German watch industry. Thanks to its passion for technical inventiveness, Hanhart continues to set itself the highest standards and is guided by the following maxims: precision and reliability, perfect readability and simple, safe operation as well as the best possible robustness. 

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Since 1882, the watch manufacturer has been producing timepieces that combine perfection with unmistakable design. The development, production and distribution of the mechanical watches is located in Gütenbach in the Black Forest in Germany.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

Collection:  Special Edition

 Model: 417 ES TORNADO Maiden Flight Flyback Сhronograph Edition

•  Ref. H701L.214-7010

417 ES Tornado Limited Edition 39mm, black strap size M with underlay strap

• Ref. H701L.214-7012

417 ES Tornado Limited Edition 39mm, nblack strap size L with underlay strap 

MOVEMENT
Automatic chronograph movement Sellita AMT5100 M
28,800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz, 23 jewels;
Column wheel flyback movement
Manual wound chronograph
Symmetrical button arrangement
FUNCTIONS
    Flyback
    Small second
    30-minute counter
    Bicompax Chronograph with central stop-second
Gangreserve: Min. 58 hours after full winding
CASE
 Material
        Stainless steel, satined/polished
        Shockproof with Hanhart movement protection
        Antimagnetic up to 16.000 A/m according to DIN 8309
    Dimensions
        Diameter 39 mm
        Height with glass 13,3 mm (11,55 mm without glass)
    Bezel: fluted rotating bezel, continuously rotatable, with red marking
    Case Back
        Screwed down case back
        Engraving of Tornado Aircraft
        Limitation Number XXX/148
        PANAVIA TORNADO P.01 D-9591
        Maiden Flight ETSI 14.08.1974
        Flight Time 0:33h
    Crown: crown with historical Hanhart „h“
    Glass
        Anti-reflective convex sapphire glass
        High-domed sapphire glass
    Water resistance: water resistant to 10 bar/10 ATM according to DIN 8310
DIAL & HANDS
 Historical logo and design TORNADO-Logo
 Super-LumiNova® old Radium GL coated hands and numerals
 Minute and Second hand bent at tip to pre- vent parallax errors
 Cockade Germany, Italy and UK on small dial at 9
STRAP 

    Black calfskin strap with white stitching and leather underlay
    Alcantara on the inside
    Lug width 20 mm
    Pin-buckle with historical logo

🔰 Limited to 148 pieces.
🔴PRICE  : EUR : 2.590 €💰

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ROGER DUBUIS – HYPER WATCHES Orbis in Machina Central Monotourbillon Edition

 

ROGER DUBUIS – HYPER WATCHES ORBIS IN MACHINA CMT Monotourbillon Gold 45 Exclusive Boutique Edition 2024

 A Creation of Contrasts:
The Orbis in Machina

Bold, unexpected, and forever at the forefront of expressive design, Roger Dubuis is a watchmaker like no other. A Maison that perpetuates the finest traditions, while simultaneously shaping the future with its own extravagant interpretations.

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This has been the daring ambition within this Swiss manufacture since its inception in 1995. A unique approach fuelled by the dream of Mr. Roger Dubuis himself, who envisioned one-of-kind timepieces for his closest circle of friends. Still today, that drive for exclusivity lives on through the Maison’s bold invention of Hyper Horology™.

This year, the Roger Dubuis journey continues at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024 – where the Maison’s tourbillon artistry will be demonstrated like never before. To see exactly what sets Roger Dubuis apart, visitors can immerse themselves in not one, but four exciting new releases, each distinguished by complex tourbillon mechanics as well as breath-taking aesthetics.

Introducing the Orbis in Machina

Contrasts are revealed. Harmony is created. The new Orbis in Machina presents a dual perspective of Roger Dubuis’ iconic tourbillon craftsmanship. The astonishing creation embraces both heritage as well as modern engineering, emphasizing the duality of the design, and creating a visible link between watchmaking generations. The story is told from front to back and reveals the art of tradition matched by the cutting-edge architecture of today.

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The name, Orbis in Machina, is a nod to the revolving nature of the tourbillon, and the circular orbit of the watch’s display. A fusion of movement and mechanical ingenuity that brings the concept to life.

Continuing the Central Tourbillon Calibre

Roger Dubuis has long been associated with tourbillon distinction, having developed its own line of in-house tourbillon movements over the course of more than 20 years.

The manual-winding Calibre RD115 marks the Maison’s latest significant milestone and is housed inside the Orbis In Machina watch. Built from 283 components and with 29 rubies, the Calibre RD115 is a Flying Tourbillon - just like all Roger Dubuis tourbillons made since 2003. More impressive to look at, yet much more complex to build.

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 For Mr. Roger Dubuis, the Maison’s founder, it was forever important to draw inspiration from the past and transform it into modern mechanisms. Here, that philosophy is dutifully continued with the watch’s selection bolt, which is inspired by the ancient “Ébauche” components of high horology. By doing so, it has allowed the watchmakers to place the winding and setting system at the bottom of the movement, liberating more space above for the hour hand.

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Innovation also comes in the use of materials: to increase resistance to magnetic fields and keep perfect control of the weight, the lower tourbillon cage is in anti-magnetic titanium – twice lighter than stainless steel – while the upper tourbillon cage is in mirror-polished Cobalt Chrome, which is also non-magnetic and enables the weight of the tourbillon to be reduced by 16%. Finally, the power reserve is optimised to 72 hours.

Designed with a Difference

Within this latest creation, the central placement of the tourbillon has given the watchmakers a unique opportunity to play with the décor - and take their aesthetics in a different and more circular direction.

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This is most evident in the watch’s round lines and deep volume. As opposed to the emblematic Roger Dubuis position at 7 o’clock, the flying tourbillon sits neatly at the centre, setting the stage for a beautiful concentricity. The mechanism itself has also been purified as well as compacted, thanks to a new patent-pending planetary system, not only creating more space, but firmly establishing an alternate look compared to other tourbillons of the past.

The Contemporary Face

The Central Monotourbillon is indeed a rare sight within watchmaking. In creation, it poses a number of challenges, such as finding a different way to display the hands, while also redistributing the movement’s components around the tourbillon itself.

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Naturally, Roger Dubuis has embraced that challenge with both hands. From the front, this 45mm timepiece is therefore contemporary as well as captivating.

Starting at the middle, the designers have worked outwards, delivering an aesthetic purity through contrasting concentric circles in pink gold and grey that indicate the seconds, minutes, and hours. It’s an overall reinterpretation of the skeleton style, allowing the watchmakers to play with the space and glorify the tourbillon by placing it at the centre.

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The 3D discs for the minutes and hours displays are particularly prominent and are contrasted by open-worked flying hands, mounted on ball bearings, that are double-sided and sharp. This particular display required the invention of a patent-pending system, which can safely disengage the hands and allow the watch to be set with assured stability. 

A similar double-sided approach has been taken for the flange, which houses the hour indications on the outer perimeter.

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Going one step further, the Maison’s watchmakers have set all of the circles at different heights, delivering a multi-levelled décor that draws the wearer in. While revealing a glimpse of the skeletonised calibre beneath, it once again shows the high level of modern workmanship at which Roger Dubuis is able to perform.

A Caseback of Horological Excellence

Roger Dubuis was one of the first watchmakers to systemize transparent casebacks on all watches within its collection. This created an unrestricted view into the Maison’s mechanical world and showcased the impeccable work that goes into every component. More to the point, it revealed the dedication to Poinçon de Genève certification, whereby the surfaces of every component within the calibre must be hand-decorated to the highest standard.

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In the Orbis in Machina, the sapphire crystal acts as a window to the utmost excellence of Geneva fine watchmaking. In contrast to the front of the watch, the view through the back is based on detailed heritage, with a look that will instantly appeal to connoisseurs of high horology. Two opposing yet complementary sides that show the differentiation and duality that characterises Roger Dubuis.

The artistry and hand finishing through the caseback is almost baroque in its appearance, with elaborate detailing that feels rich and exclusive. Take note of specific details, such as the sliced bridges, and the rounder lines, which are very much rooted in classic Geneva haute horologie. 19 specific finishing techniques are used, including the elegant perlage, Côtes de Genève, and snailing.

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The ultimate reward for this dynamic skeletonized approach is the Poinçon de Genève certification, one of the most demanding signatures in fine watchmaking. Along with provenance and reliability, it sets the benchmark for quality as well as craftsmanship.

A Roger Dubuis Rarity

Crafted with an 18K pink gold case and bezel and presented on a black leather strap with a quick release system, the Orbis in Machina delights with both aesthetics and performance.

This is Roger Dubuis’ first Central Tourbillon timepiece launched within the main collection – and will be released in a series of only 88 editions.

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For collectors and connoisseurs, this immaculate timepiece is perhaps the best expression of who Roger Dubuis is today. A watchmaker who embraces the know-how of the past – and then transforms it with modern creativity and innovation. It is indeed a watch of contrasts. The very same spirit that built the reputation of this entire Maison.

The Orbis in Machina is unveiled at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024, where Roger Dubuis’ unmistakeable Hyper Horology™ is waiting to be discovered inside a temple-like sanctuary, dedicated to the Maison’s pillars of watchmaking expertise. Visitors to the display can immerse themselves in the innovation and extravagance on show, while seeing this new timepiece amongst a quartet of new and impressive tourbillon releases.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: HYPER WATCHES ™

Model:  HYPER WATCHES ™ Machina Central Monotourbillon Edition

• Limited edition of 88 pieces
• Boutique exclusive
• Poinçon de Genève

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 Ref.  RDDBEX1119

 DESCRIPTION 

A rare complication, mastered by only a few watchmakers, the Central Monotourbillon, was
designed by Roger Dubuis to create a contrast between the sleek, modern front with
contemporary finishes and the much richer, baroque back with elements of early Roger
Dubuis watches, such as cut-out bridges and round lines rooted in Geneva tradition. The
same contrast that made the reputation of the first Roger Dubuis watches, makes this
tourbillon a piece for collectors who will attach importance to all these prestigious details.
The tourbillon mechanism has been streamlined for maximum concentration and to
differentiate it from the existing 42 mm Excalibur Monotourbillon by its roundness,
concentricity, and symmetry, all in a 45 mm case. Here we are looking at a watch whose
watchmaking content is both impressive and reassuring.

SPECIFIC HIGHLIGHTS
• A watch with two faces: contemporary on the front and traditional on the back.
• A rare complication made for collectors and watchmaking connoisseurs.
• A specific break-through design: symmetric, concentric, and round in opposition to other
tourbillons of the brand

MOVEMENT
Calibr  RD115
Skeleton, Central Flying Monotourbillon
Manual-winding
Diameter: 16 lignes
Thickness: 10.67 mm
Frequency: 3 Hz / 21’600 vph
Number of parts: 283
Number of rubis: 29
Power reserve of 72 hours
 CASE
Material: Pink gold 750/1000
Diameter: 45 mm
Thickness: 14.41 mm
Open case back sapphire crystal
Water Resistance: 5 bar (50 m)
DIAL
3D multi-level display, for hours, minutes and seconds to highlight the central complication.
1. Grey double surface flange, satin-brushed, with transferred texts, polished pink gold-plated hour markers with SLN in the center.
2. Grey double surface disc, satin-brushed and mirror polished, with transferred texts and minutes markers
3. Grey disc, satin-brushed, with transferred texts and seconds markers
HAND
Open worked, double-sided hour and minute hands, brass pink gold plated, satin-brushed, with white SLN on inner faces. Both fixed hand on a rotating disc.
QRS 
STRAP
The Central Monotourbillon is adorned with a premium calf leather strap, interchangeable thanks to Quick Release System
BUCKLE
Pink gold 750/1000, triple folding buckle interchangeable with Quick Release Systemm

 🔰  Limited Edition - Only of 88 pieces ❱❱❱ Online Exclusive

 🔴 Price  upon request 💰

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