Hanhart 417 ES Moby Dick 42mm

The Return of a Legend: Hanhart 417 ES Moby Dick

With the introduction of the Hanhart 417 ES Moby Dick, Hanhart celebrates the rebirth of an iconic stopwatch. This model continues the tradition of a chronograph developed more than 60 years ago for officers and the medical service. The modern re-edition combines the classic design of the 1950s with contemporary precision and the latest manufacturing techniques. The result is a robust chronograph that is perfectly suited for both everyday wear and adventures.

Tradition with Attention to Detail

The 417 ES Moby Dick is characterized by a multitude of refined details that honor the watch's historical heritage. A sharply drawn and highly polished bevel emphasizes the elegant transition between the satin-finished lugs and the flanks of the case. Typical of Hanhart is the fluted bezel, which can be rotated steplessly in both directions. In contrast to other models, the Moby Dick foregoes the red position marker; instead, the marker's color matches the dial, giving the watch a particularly harmonious look.

Precise Manual-Winding Caliber

The high-quality manual-winding caliber SW510 in best Swiss-Made quality ensures reliable functionality. This movement, securely hidden behind a screwed-down stainless steel case back, offers not only a hacking seconds function but also a power reserve of at least 48 hours when fully wound. This makes the watch not only a stylish companion but also impresses with outstanding precision.

Luminosity Day and Night

The hands and numerals of the 417 ES Moby Dick are coated with Super-LumiNova®. This special luminous material guarantees excellent readability, even in poor lighting conditions. This makes the watch suitable for use at dusk or in dark environments.

Simple Case Back with History

A deliberately simple, screwed-down case back completes the design. It features the historic Hanhart logo and a side-engraved, continuous serial number, making each watch unique. Originally, the 417 ES was developed as an aviator chronograph for the German Armed Forces, but a rare variant with a white dial and thermally blued hands was also used by the navy and in the medical field. This special edition, known in collector circles as Moby Dick, is today a coveted vintage piece.

Fascinating, Blued Hands

Particularly striking are the thermally blued hands, which give the watch a unique visual effect. Depending on the light incidence, they shimmer in different shades of blue, which gives the watch an additional elegance and dynamism.

Improved Water Resistance and Manual Winding

While the historical model was only conditionally usable due to its limited water resistance, the new 417 ES Moby Dick offers water resistance of up to 10 bar. This makes it not only robust but also suitable for everyday wear in a wide range of conditions. Like the original, this re-edition is also manual-winding, which underlines the traditional charm of the watch and makes it a true collector's item.

With the 417 ES Moby Dick, Hanhart not only brings a piece of history back to the wrist but also combines classic elegance with modern technology. A must-have for lovers of historical chronographs who value quality and tradition.

Specifications

• DIMENSIONS
• Diameter: 42 mm
• Height with crystal: 13.3 mm
• Height without crystal: 11.55 mm
• CASE
• Material: Stainless steel, satin-finished/polished
• Bezel: Fluted bezel, bidirectional rotating with light insert
• Crystal: Convex, anti-reflective sapphire crystal on the inside; highly domed, inspired by the historical model
• Case back: Screwed-down with engraving of the historical Hanhart logo and continuous serial number
• Water resistance: Up to 10 bar / 10 ATM according to DIN 8310
• MOVEMENT
• Caliber: Manual-winding, Sellita SW 510 M
• Frequency: 28,800 A/h (4 Hz)
• Jewels: 23 jewels
• Power reserve: 48 hours when fully wound
• Functions:
• Small seconds
• 30-minute counter
• Bi-compax chronograph with central stop-seconds
• Hacking seconds
• DIAL AND HANDS
• Dial: Bicompax layout with historical logo
• Numerals: Historical font, coated with Super-LumiNova® Light Old Radium GL for optimal readability day and night
• Hands: Thermally blued for a fascinating visual effect
• STRAP
• Material: High-quality cowhide leather
• Colors:
• Light brown without rivets
• Black without rivets
• Dark brown without rivets
• Lug width: 21 mm
• Clasp: Stainless steel pin buckle with historical Hanhart logo