Hanhart 417ES

Pre-Owned Hanhart

Specification - Product Code 40992634 - Manufacturer Product Number 40992634/AS11124 - Condition Certified Pre-Owned - Guarantee Analog Shift 2 Year Warranty - Category Pre-Owned Watches - Brand Pre-Owned Hanhart - Water Resistant Not Guaranteed - Recipient For Him - Movement Manual Winding - Dial Color Black - Material Chrome Plated - Bracelet Material Leather - Diameter 39mm - Brand Collections Chronograph Description When the name Steve McQueen comes up in watch circles, most people immediately picture the Heuer Monaco from Le Mans, his Rolex Submariner 5512, or the misattributed Rolex Explorer II 1655, whose McQueen nickname refuses to fade. Those pieces are well documented, endlessly photographed, and permanently woven into horological lore. But McQueen also had a soft spot for something far more elusive: the Hanhart 417ES, a compact German flyback chronograph that he wore both on- and off-screenincluding in The War Lover. Only about 500 examples were ever produced in solid stainless steel the rest were chrome-plated brass military pieces that saw hard use and seldom survived in strong condition. This example is a plated brass case but still has all the essential elements of the reference worn by the King of Cool. At 39mm, this piece was decidedly bold for the 1950s, paired with a matte black dual-register dial, luminous Arabic numerals, and cathedral hands. Oversized barrel pushers and a bi-directional coin-edge bezel give it that purposeful, almost tactical charm. The example offered here has developed a rich, honest patina that underscores its tool-watch origins without dulling its charisma. A rare watch with a cinematic pedigree and real historical substancethis is the kind of piece that rewards the collector who appreciates character over cliche. Strong examples of the 417ES turn up seldomly - this only is the second time weve ever had the privilege of offering one, and we couldnt be more excited about it We guarantee you will be, too