The chronograph watch is an essential component of any pilots equipage. He relies on his timepiece for accurate dead reckoning navigation, as well as a host of other important time keeping related factors.

Hanhart, in Germany, is one of the leading producers of such timepieces. During the 1930s and 40s, their chronographs were utilised extensively by the Luftwaffe. There was in fact only one other maker of chronographs(Glashutte), that was issued to Luftwaffe pilots.

Hanhart actually produced two styles of chronograph during this period, the most discerning difference being that one was a single button chrono and the other a double button. Apart from this detail, aesthetically they were identical.

As an antique today the double button version is regarded as the more desirable of the two, and will command a ransom price from any quarter. Such is the rarity of having even the opportunity to buy one of these gems, that the price ticket is actually of secondary concern to just being able to find one that's for sale!

However, for those of you who would dearly love to own such a prestigious timepiece, your dream can now be truly fulfiled. After 60 years from producing the 1939 double button chrono, Hanhart has now released a superb re-make of this definitive model.

As an authorised Hanhart dealer, Eastman is proud to offer its customers a product of such exclusivity. This is not just a classic face with a silcone inside either. It has a 17 jewel mechanical movement just like the original. That's right, you wind it up, like all good watches should be, and with 28,800 vibrations per hour, even Mr Quartz will have to applaud its accuracy. Limited to a 2,500 piece edition, each watch is individually numbered. It comes in its own beautiful tan leather, hard case, and is guaranteed for 2 years. In a watch of this quality, your money really is buying traditional fine engineering at its ultimate. Not even the most expensive, high profile, modern designer watches can better this - The Hanhart "Fliegerchronograph"!

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