Hanhart PRIMUS Racer Dark 44mm

Hanhart PRIMUS Racer – Precision Meets Tradition

The PRIMUS Racer stands as a tribute to Hanhart's long history as a leading manufacturer of hand-held stopwatches and underpins the company's expertise in timekeeping. In the past, Hanhart timepieces were used in prestigious automobile races: race officials held their clipboards in their left hand and operated Hanhart's three stopwatches with their right. Even today, classic car rally drivers rely on the unparalleled precision and reliability of these watches.

Focus on Functionality and Precision

During the development of the PRIMUS Racer, Hanhart placed the highest value on functionality and ease of use. The watch was specially designed for precise measurement of time intervals, lap times, and distances. It also impresses with its excellent readability for navigation on land, at sea, or in the air. Unnecessary details or playful design elements were deliberately avoided to ensure a clear and uncluttered look. This maxim continues to characterize the design of the entire collection today.

Innovative Movement

Inside the PRIMUS Racer, a modified automatic caliber operates, displaying the totalizers at 3 and 9 o'clock. This arrangement, traditional for Hanhart, allows for a clear overview: the small seconds are at 9 o'clock, the 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock. The movement features a skeletonized oscillating weight in the shape of the Hanhart logo, visible through the screwed sapphire crystal case back, thus emphasizing the brand's technical prowess.

Perfect Readability

The generously designed dial offers excellent readability. Polished Arabic numerals, partially red indices, and a continuous minute scale ensure clear orientation. The Super-LumiNova® coated hands also guarantee that the watch remains easy to read even in low light conditions. This makes the PRIMUS Racer a reliable companion for all challenges.

Robust Case and Sporty Design

The solid case made of high-quality stainless steel, optionally with a black DLC coating, gives the PRIMUS Racer a sporty and modern appearance. The flexible, screwed lugs ensure optimal wearing comfort, regardless of wrist size. The dial is available in classic black or elegant silver and is protected by a convex, anti-reflective sapphire crystal on the inside, which minimizes reflections.

Noble Straps and Thoughtful Details

The PRIMUS Racer is complemented by contrast-stitched calfskin or robust rubber. The strap is not only durable but also offers maximum comfort. A practical, easily adjustable folding clasp with the distinctive red marker completes the design and underlines the watch's functionality.

Legendary Red Pusher

An unmistakable feature of the PRIMUS collection is the red reset pusher. This iconic component harks back to a touching story: a pilot once discovered that his wife had painted a pusher on his Hanhart watch with red nail polish to always remind him of her. Since then, the red pusher has become Hanhart's trademark, offering both a personal touch and practical functionality by preventing unintentional resetting of the stopwatch time.

Tradition and Modern Design United

The PRIMUS Racer combines Hanhart's rich history with progressive design and innovative technology. Historical elements, such as the red comfort pusher made of anodized aluminum and the fluted bezel, recall the brand's origins. At the same time, the chronographs impress with their modern size, grip, and user-friendliness. A screwed sapphire crystal case back allows a view of the fascinating movement, which is based on the proven ETA7750 or Sellita SW500 base movement with Hanhart-specific modifications.

Specifications

• Case
• Dimensions:
  Diameter 44 mm, height 15 mm
• Material:
  Stainless steel or black DLC-coated stainless steel
• Bezel:
  Fluted bezel with characteristic red insert
• Crystal:
  Convex sapphire crystal, anti-reflective on one side
• Case Back:
  Screwed case back with sapphire crystal display window
• Water Resistance:
  Up to 10 bar (10 ATM) according to DIN 8310
• Movement
• Caliber:
  Automatic chronograph movement HAN3809
  (Base: ETA 7750 or Sellita SW500 with modifications)
• Frequency:
  28,800 A/h (4 Hz)
• Jewels:
  28 jewels
• Power Reserve:
  Up to 42 hours after full winding
• Functions:
• Small seconds
• 30-minute counter
• Date display
• Dial
• Design:
  Black dial
• Numerals:
  Polished, applied Arabic numerals with Super-LumiNova® coating
• Hands:
  Also coated with Super-LumiNova® for perfect readability
• Strap
• Materials:
• Finest calfskin
• Robust rubber
• Durable textile
• Lug Width:
  24 mm
• Colors:
  Black
• Clasp:
  Practical folding clasp made of stainless steel, decorated with a red marker