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Introducing the Hentschel H2 'Hamburg Botschafter'
Dear fellow purists, it'my pleasure to share some photos of one of Andreas Hentschel's most popular models, the H2 'Hamburg Botschafter' (Ambassador) in two variations:
Both watches feature have a bronze case, the bronze Hentschel uses does not age like you experience it with most other timepieces made from this metal. Alternatively the Hamburg Botschafter is also available in stainless steel.
The special element of this model is the red 12, as shown on the previous photo of the normal H2. This little splash of color works pretty well with the case and the off white dial.
Otherwise you find the usual defining aspects of a Hentschel watch: the large small seconds and beautifully curved heat blued hands over a domed dial, the special domed sapphire crystal and a very thin rehaut.
Otherwise you find the usual defining aspects of a Hentschel watch: the large small seconds and beautifully curved heat blued hands over a domed dial, the special domed sapphire crystal and a very thin rehaut.
There is also a H2 Sport version, the wider engraved bezel with blued screws gives this watch a different character:
The H2 Hamburg Botschafter watches are powered by the inhouse calibre 1130, there is the option to define the level of movement decoration when ordering your watch. To avoid too frequent skin contact with the bronze, the caseback is made of titanium, the screws holding the caseback are PVD-blued.
I'll close with a few additional photos of those two beauties, followed by a couple of wristshots with a little 'artistic freedom' ;-)
The H2 Hamburg Botschafter watches are powered by the inhouse calibre 1130, there is the option to define the level of movement decoration when ordering your watch. To avoid too frequent skin contact with the bronze, the caseback is made of titanium, the screws holding the caseback are PVD-blued.
I'll close with a few additional photos of those two beauties, followed by a couple of wristshots with a little 'artistic freedom' ;-)
Hope you enjoy!
Cheers
Henrik
Introducing the Hentschel H2 'Hamburg Botschafter'
Dear fellow purists, it'my pleasure to share some photos of one of Andreas Hentschel's most popular models, the H2 'Hamburg Botschafter' (Ambassador) in two variations: Both watches feature have a bronze case, the bronze Hentschel uses does not age like y...
Better pics than on their web site
I wouldn't have thought twice of this brand but I see these are beautiful watches. What a nice surprise!
Thanks for your comments...
... and I'm glad you took a second look ;-) We all know some watches that come to life under natural light, photos taken in professional settings do not always do them justice. Cheers Henrik
Looking great...
I wonder how the bronze ages / patinates here - you said it did so differently? Thanks for the really great pictures!
You'll not find this strong patina...
... since Hentschel uses a special bronze alloy, which has been used also for ship propellers. Thanks for your kind comments! Cheers Henrik
Very nice, I like the 'regular' version (the non-Sport version)...
... as it's a very restrained 38.5mm size which is perfect. BTW, how thick is that one? It looks nice and slim, 9-10mm perhaps?
You're spot on, it's about 9mm in height...
... which is giving it a nice balance of dimensions. The slimness is achieved through a perfect combination of the components, one of them being an impressively thin rehaut. Cheers Henrik
