Hanhart 417 BZ Green Body: A Collector's Exclusive Look

Lankysudanese · 2021-12-25T20:51:15Z

Explore the Hanhart 417 BZ Green Body Limited Edition for 10:10 LABS. Discover its unique bronze alloy, Sellita movement, and collector appeal.

Lankysudanese

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Lankysudanese, a prominent member of the WatchProSite community, shares an exclusive look at his Hanhart 417 BZ Green Body Limited Edition for 10:10 LABS. This article delves into the unique specifications and design philosophy behind this special timepiece, highlighting the collaborative journey from concept to delivery. Lankysudanese's detailed post offers valuable insights for collectors interested in limited-edition chronographs and the distinctive appeal of bronze alloys.

Here she is; my baby. It took a little over a year from final agreement (between our small watch club and Hanhart) to delivery, but waiting makes the heart grow fonder

Facts:

Hanhart 417 BZ Green Body Limited Edition for 10:10 LABS
39 x 13.3 mm (46 mm lug-to-lug)
Aluminum-bronze alloy (CuAl10Ni5Fe4), which takes longer to acquire patina, used for the case/crown/pushers with stainless steel solid caseback with 10:10 LABS logo
Fluted, continuously rotatable bezel with red marking
Green Sunray dial (Green Body influence) with Superluminova on hands and numerals.
Historical hanhart logo on dial and crown
Shockproof and Antimagnetic on the dial (similar to the original 417 ES)
‘Green Body’ describes the color used to paint WW2 aircraft fuselages because of the Lamp Black paste added over the Zinc-Chromate anti-corrosion primer pain. While the pastel of the Green Body and the Green Sunray dial differ, the idea of adding Green Body technology to reduce corrosion mirrors the reasoning behind adding aluminum to the bronze alloy of the case
High-domed anti-reflective convex sapphire glass
Sellita SW510-M (28,800 VPH/4 Hz) cam-operated chronograph with hacking and jumping minute Chrono hand.
58 hr PR
10 bar water resistant according to DIN 8310
16,000 A/m magnetic resistance via soft iron cage
Shock resistant via ‘damping mechanism ‘on the movement holding ring that absorbs shocks
Black or dark brown cowhide leather strap with white stitching and a matching lower strap. Alcantara on the inside
10 pieces created exclusively for the 10:10 LABS watch club out of the Middle East

Still early in the honeymoon phase, but the bronze is very close in tone to yellow gold, and the bund strap is super comfortable. The cam-operated chrono activation is firm and enjoyable. I definitely pushed for a flyback chrono, but that option wasn’t available at an acceptable price point for the timepiece. Will report back on chronometry after a run-in period, and the aftermarket strap gears in my head are already turning.

Thanks for looking

Enjoy, seasons greetings to all, and stay safe

Hussam

Hanhart Kaliber 42
Source: hanhart.com

Key Points from the Discussion

The Sellita SW510-M movement is a reliable choice for watch maisons, allowing them to offer quality timepieces at a competitive price point, making brands like Hanhart accessible to new collectors.
Hanhart's rich historical legacy and commitment to quality make its watches a worthy addition to any collection, even for those with specific collecting criteria like 'Weems approved' watches.
The Hanhart 417 BZ offers a compelling alternative to other pilot chronographs, such as those from IWC, particularly for collectors seeking a specific price point, case size, thickness, and a unique bronze alloy.
The special aluminum-bronze alloy used in the Hanhart 417 BZ, combined with the overall quality of the case, dial, hands, and strap, offers unmatched value at its price point.
The green dial and case color combination, while not universally appealing, is particularly well-executed in this Hanhart model, enhancing its overall aesthetic.

The Discussion

Mach

Dec 25, 2021

Looks greats! I’m waiting patiently for my Red Lion edition!

grigo

Dec 25, 2021

Congratulations, a little waiting never hurts from my perspective.

Dr No

Dec 25, 2021

. . . and Zenith A386, in my humble opinion. Mabruk , Hussam! Art

Lankysudanese

Dec 25, 2021

And I would humbly agree with your opinion. Hope all is well on your end

Arronax

Dec 25, 2021

Generally not a fan of green but the case color helps a lot in my opinion. Congrats on making this happen, looking forward to more live pics!

LiftAngle51

Dec 25, 2021

Great Hanhart. I like watches which run by Sellita. Now you can experience a Sellita in your Hanhart. Remember, when a watch maison chose Sellita, they do it while they know Sellita is a good movement supplier. Keep the price keen, spacing fame. That’s why they sell quick, and the production must be fast to keep up demand. What we know from Rolex, but than with other reasons. Who knows, and i place also an order for a Hanhart watch. Your watch and another Hanhart owner show the passion, and i th

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