Hanhart 417 ES Tornado Maiden Flight 148 Copies

50 years of Tornado's first flight: A special edition from Hanhart

August 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the Tornado multi-role fighter aircraft. Times. For this special occasion, Hanhart, in collaboration with PANAVIA Aircraft GmbH, presents the 417 ES Tornado Maiden Flight - a strictly limited special edition with only 148 copies, which dates back to the date of the first flight , August 14, 1974. This watch pays homage to a technical aviation masterpiece and combines historical details with modern watchmaking.

Historical design in modern perfection

The 417 ES Tornado Maiden Flight is like a time machine that brings the distinctive design of the early Hanhart models into today. What is striking are the finely polished bevels, which accentuate the transition from the satin horns to the flanks and create an elegant contrast. The fluted bezel, a Hanhart trademark, can be continuously rotated in both directions. The red marking of the bezel, as well as the bi-compax layout of the dial, was designed exactly according to the historical model. The fonts and the Hanhart logo are also based on the original designs of the time.

technology at the highest level

Inside the watch, the Sellita AMT5100 M works with a flyback function - a precise and reliable switch wheel movement in Swiss-made quality. It offers a power autonomy of up to 58 hours when fully wound and combines historical tradition with modern mechanics. The screwed stainless steel base ensures robustness and protects the movement, which is wound by hand. In contrast to the original model, the special edition is waterproof up to 10 bar, which significantly increases its versatility.

Details that tell a story

A highlight of the watch is the dial, which bears the cockade in the colors of the three partner nations (Germany, Italy, United Kingdom) below the running seconds at 9 o'clock - a detail , which refers to the tornado's historical identification with the registration number P.01 D-9591. For better visibility, the eye of the second hand has been reduced in size to optimally showcase the cockade. The striking TORNADO logo adorns the lower half of the dial, while the caseback features an embossed top view of the tornado with its wings at 67°. The location, date, flight duration, registration number and limitation number are also engraved there.

Vintage charm with modern comfort

The hour indices as well as the hour, minute and stop second hands are coated with Super-LumiNova® Old Radium, which not only ensures perfect readability day and night, but also the underlines the vintage character of the watch. The black waistband-style calfskin strap with an Alcantara base is extremely comfortable to wear. Alternatively, the watch is also available with a stainless steel bracelet. The stainless steel pin buckle bears the historic Hanhart logo and ensures a secure hold.

A watch that celebrates history

The 417 ES Tornado Maiden Flight commemorates the historic maiden flight that took place on August 14, 1974. The tornado, painted in white and red-orange, took off from the test site of the Defense Technical Department 61 with the radio call sign LUNA 23. The aircraft was flown by a British-German crew: Paul Millett from the United Kingdom sat in the front cockpit, while Nils Meister, a German test pilot, sat in the rear cockpit. After 33 minutes of flight time, the plane landed safely in Ingolstadt/Manching.

Tradition and precision for decades

Hanhart has established itself as a reliable supplier to the Bundeswehr since 1955 and supplied the first service watches for flying crews. The 417 ES Tornado Maiden Flight is based on the former 417 ES service watch in terms of dimensions, function and appearance. It represents Hanhart's claim to maximum precision, perfect readability and robust workmanship. This strictly limited edition not only celebrates the history of an aircraft, but also the tradition of a brand that has embodied unparalleled quality in watchmaking for decades.

Specifications

• Housing
• Diameter: 39 mm
• Height: 13.3 mm with glass (11.55 mm without glass)
• Material: Stainless steel, satin/polished, antimagnetic up to 16,000 A/m in accordance with DIN 8309
• Bezel: Fluted, continuously rotating bezel on both sides with a striking red insert
• Glass: Highly curved, anti-reflective sapphire crystal on the inside - a homage to the historical model
• Bottom: Screwed stainless steel base with detailed engraving of a tornado aircraft and relevant data:
• Model: PANAVIA TORNADO P.01 D-9591
• First flight: ETSI, August 14, 1974
• Flight duration: 0:33 hours
• Limitation number: XXX/148
• Waterproofness: Up to 10 bar (10 ATM) according to DIN 8310
• Shock protection: With Hanhart's factory cushioning for additional protection against impacts
• Factory
• Calibre: Hand-wound Sellita AMT5100 M with symmetrical pusher spacing
• Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
• Stones: 23 bearing stones
• Power reserve: Up to 58 hours when fully wound
• Features:
• Flyback function for fast time intervals
• Small second
• 30-minute counter
• Bi-Compax chronograph with central stop seconds
• Second stop device for precise setting
• Dial
• Design: Historical layout with TORNADO logo and cockade of the three partner nations (Germany, Italy, United Kingdom) at the small seconds at 9 o'clock
• Numbers: Coated with Super-LumiNova® old Radium GL for excellent readability
• Pointer:
• Coated with Super-LumiNova® old Radium GL
• Bent tips of minute and second hands to avoid parallax errors
• bracelet
• Material:
• Black or brown calfskin with white stitching and comfortable leather bottom band
• Interior made of Alcantara for a comfortable fit
• Alternative: stainless steel bracelet
• lug width: 20 mm
• Colours: Black or brown, both without rivets
• Clasp: Pin buckle with historic Hanhart logo