Hanhart 417 ES x 0260 x BAIT Chronograph Announced
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Hanhart has announced the 417 ES x 0260 x BAIT Chronograph, a collaboration with Lex Borrero and Eric Peng Cheng, according to Monochrome. The outlet lists the model in its Hanhart 2026 Chronographs Novelty Print article series.
A Collaboration Rooted in Watches, Cars, and Design
Monochrome identifies Borrero as the founder of 0260 and the Time to Drive Car & Watch Festival, and Peng Cheng as the founder of BAIT. The report notes their interests span watches, cars, and design. The collaboration model is a re-edition of an imaginary racing chronograph designed by Hanhart in the 1950s that never existed. It retains the proportions of the most compact version of the 417 ES.
The 1954 Pilot’s Chronograph Behind the Project
The original 417 ES Chronograph was introduced in 1954 as a pilot’s chronograph for the German armed forces, Monochrome reports. Its stainless-steel version was designated 417 ES and was noted as one of Steve McQueen’s favourite watches off-screen. A modern re-edition of the 417 ES is a key part of Hanhart’s collection, according to Monochrome.
A 39mm Stainless-Steel Case With a Fluted Bezel
Monochrome states the stainless-steel case measures 39mm in diameter, 13.3mm in thickness, and 46mm from lug to lug. The finish combines satin-finished surfaces with polished details. The fluted bezel has a red marker and rotates continuously in both directions without click stops. A domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides covers the dial, and a screw-down caseback carries the limited-edition number. Water resistance is 100m.
Two Dials, Both in a Bi-Compax Layout
According to Monochrome, two dial versions are released. The first has a black dial with cream-coloured sub-dials and red accents; the second has a cream dial with brown counters. Both use a bi-compax layout with a small seconds display and a 30-minute chronograph counter. The dials have fine, oriented Arabic numerals and a minutes/seconds track on the periphery. The minutes and seconds hands have curved tips to reduce parallax errors, while the hours and minutes hands are treated with Super-LumiNova. Both references carry 0260 and BAIT logos in addition to Hanhart.
Manually Wound Sellita SW510 M and Saddle Leather Strap
The watch is powered by a manually wound Sellita SW510 M, which Monochrome identifies as based on the Valjoux 7750. It has a minimum 48-hour power reserve. Its functions include central chronograph seconds, a 30-minute counter, small seconds, and hacking seconds. For a closer look at how such mechanisms operate, see our explainer on how a chronograph actually works. The strap is vintage-style saddle leather, offered in black, light brown, or dark brown. It uses bar-tack stitching and a pin buckle bearing Hanhart’s historic logo. The lug width is 20mm.
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Price, Limited Numbers, and Further Details
Monochrome lists the Hanhart 417 ES x 0260 x BAIT at EUR 2,890 or USD 3,300. Each dial colourway is limited to 88 pieces. More details are available at www.hanhart.com, according to Monochrome. Watchdle’s daily game is available at https://watchdle.com/play/.
FAQ
What movement powers the Hanhart 417 ES x 0260 x BAIT Chronograph?
It uses a manually wound Sellita SW510 M based on the Valjoux 7750. Monochrome lists a minimum 48-hour power reserve and functions including central chronograph seconds, a 30-minute counter, small seconds, and hacking seconds.
What are the case dimensions and water resistance?
The stainless-steel case is 39mm in diameter, 13.3mm thick, and 46mm lug-to-lug. It offers 100m water resistance.
How many versions and pieces are offered?
Monochrome reports two dial versions: a black dial with cream-coloured sub-dials and red accents, and a cream dial with brown counters. Each dial colourway is limited to 88 pieces.
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